Bipod troubles

[Texas Solo]

I just switched from FTR to Open
with a 6 dasher. During load development I used my Sinclair F Class bipod. Been using it for years. At 100yds, I got my load developed easily.
My front rest came in and I went to 300yds. I was unable to get comfortable on the rifle, and my 3" groups showed it.
I had an experienced Open shooter with me that day so I asked him to shoot it.
3 rounds all in the X. FWIW, I'm classified HM in midrange. But I know that the issue is with me.
I never thought a rest would be so much different than a bipod.
I can't figure out what is the problem. Don't know where to look. It's easy to say I just need more time on it, but I want that to be productive time, not just wasting ammo.
Any suggestions to speed up my progress?

 

[BoydAllen]

I just switched from FTR to Open
with a 6 dasher. During load development I used my Sinclair F Class bipod. Been using it for years. At 100yds, I got my load developed easily.
My front rest came in and I went to 300yds. I was unable to get comfortable on the rifle, and my 3" groups showed it.
I had an experienced Open shooter with me that day so I asked him to shoot it.
3 rounds all in the X. FWIW, I'm classified HM in midrange. But I know that the issue is with me.
I never thought a rest would be so much different than a bipod.
I can't figure out what is the problem. Don't know where to look. It's easy to say I just need more time on it, but I want that to be productive time, not just wasting ammo.
Any suggestions to speed up my progress?

I think that it is important to determine what the source of your discomfort is. Are you shooting the same rear bag that you used with the bipod? What sort of rest do you have?

 

[Texas Solo]

Same rear bag as ever. Height of rear bag hasn't been changed. Cheek riser height the same as always. Maybe I should measure the height at the muzzle with both the bipod and the rest?
The rest is a Bald Eagle from Grizzly.
I know it's not a SEB, but I ain't rich.

 

[J.D.Erwin]

I just switched from FTR to Open
with a 6 dasher. During load development I used my Sinclair F Class bipod. Been using it for years. At 100yds, I got my load developed easily.
My front rest came in and I went to 300yds. I was unable to get comfortable on the rifle, and my 3" groups showed it.
I had an experienced Open shooter with me that day so I asked him to shoot it.
3 rounds all in the X. FWIW, I'm classified HM in midrange. But I know that the issue is with me.
I never thought a rest would be so much different than a bipod.
I can't figure out what is the problem. Don't know where to look. It's easy to say I just need more time on it, but I want that to be productive time, not just wasting ammo.
Any suggestions to speed up my progress?

Solo
Shooting off bipod and rear bag you make all adjustment on target with the rear bag, on a front rest all adjustment are made with the joystick on the front rest, rear bag shouldn’t be used for your radical adjustment on target, that’s the first thing that came to mind because I had the same issue awhile back hope this helps good shooting
Jerry

 

[K22]

Maybe this analogous example may help you albeit different than your scenario. As you already know, an uncomfortable shooting position will lead to inconsistent and poor results on target. This is true for any shooting discipline I ever participated in, including NRA precision pistol.

Many years ago, I switched from a bipod to cross sticks for my rifle varmint and predator hunting to give me the ability to hunt any terrain and to minimize the chance of becoming infested with ticks. It was quite a change and took some time to develop a technique to produce the results I wanted.

I spent a lot of time dry firing off the sticks, experimenting with different techniques until I found one that was comfortable for me. I eventually mastered the sticks, the results showing on target and results in the field. Today, I feel "one' with the sticks, rifle and me, as if we are all connected as a unit. I have high confidence in the system.

So, you may want to try some extensive dry firing experimenting with different techniques until you find one that is comfortable for you then test it in live fire.