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I know this has been dealt with in past threads. Hell, I'm pretty sure I even asked this before, but I couldn't find anything with the SEARCH function.
Regulating a double rifle. How do you steady the weapon to ensure a straight, honest shot? I don't think you can even use a typical sandbag on a vise bench gizmo, so what do you need, and/or what do you need to do?
Sorry if this has been answered already a thousand times.
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I think it is a good idea use a standing rest to regulate a double rifle or light sporter. One should try to replicate a hunting shot as best as possible. I have had many rifles group differently and shoot to a different zero if benched.
I constructed a portable table with an adjustable wooden crossbar to support my left wrist. It is best to find a comfortable offhand position, and have the rest brought up to your position. The upright position is certainly of benefit with a heavy.
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Pick up this DVD from Holland and Holland. http://www.gunmakersrow.co.uk/They show the use of a standing rest to regulate a double rifle. Very informative through out. Pete
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Standing is not just more comfortable, it better duplicates the "barrel rise" in recoil, ultimately for shot placement. I have seen one or two guns that varied point of impact between holding the forend or resting it on ANYTHING. Steve
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Bench rest and double rifle don't seem to go together. For sure, ALWAYS make sure the rifle is resting on your hand, even under a bag. I know you're looking for accuracy from a bench for load development, but it's not the way you'll hunt. Once you've found a 'possible' load go sitting like off x-sticks (again hand under forend) and seen what you can duplicate. Or try standing with hand between 2x4 and rifle - I prefer sitting.
Another note, I've found and learned that the Best makers took the time to regulate doubles to give good groups, lets say 2" at 50 yds. While a lot of other makers seemed to be content with a group that's double in size - no matter what you try as a load. No different than today, time vs $ in a building a firearm.
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