Shooting from the bench, machine rest or bipod?

[Jeff A]

I have just completed a KIDD Supergrade 10/22 clone rifle. I'm hoping to resume Rimfire Metallic Silhouette shooting after an 11-year absence.
I own a Cowan front rest as well as a Sinclair Competition front rest. Everybody and their brother seems to be using a bipod these days. What am I missing here? My new build has a Victor Titan stock which has provisions for an ARCA rail if need be. I have always felt that I would be better off with a rest and bags. I'm looking for opinions on the best way to go. In addition, if I were to go with a bipod, what would be a reasonably priced, ARCA capable bipod?

 

[ShtrRdy]

If you're shooting for your own fun a front rest and heavy rear bag will help you achieve the best precision.

 

[Jeff A]

If you're shooting for your own fun a front rest and heavy rear bag will help you achieve the best precision.

That is what I have always done in the past. It is yet unclear if that will be allowed in the discipline that I am preparing for. Thanks for your reply.

 

[dthomas]

Shooting from a rest and bag will be more stable than a bipod. Isn't silhouette shot standing free hand?

 

[ShtrRdy]

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That is what I have always done in the past. It is yet unclear if that will be allowed in the discipline that I am preparing for. Thanks for your reply.

What discipline are you preparing for?

 

[RCE1]

Smallbore Silhouette is an offhand game, although different rules may be applied by groups not concerned with participating in the orthodox matches. We had a BPCR inspired variant where chickens were shot offhand and the other targets from cross sticks, just like Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Silhouette.