Concrete is Accurate

[Gargoyle]

I find shooting with my elbows/body on a shooting mat placed on a hard surface like, concrete, with the bipod in the dirt/grass I am more accurate/consistent. I laid in tall grass on my airstrip once and I thought I lost my daggum mind. Vertical stringing on my IPSC at the 1000yd head to belly. Switched to concrete like I explained and all was good!

 

[Ledd Slinger]

That’s probably because it takes more body mechanics to properly follow thru on a shot while laying on natural uneven terrain.

A bipod dug down in the dirt is always more comfortable to shoot and performs better for me as well. I prefer spike feet so it doesn’t jump on recoil.

 

[Gargoyle]

That’s probably because it takes more body mechanics to properly follow thru on a shot while laying on natural uneven terrain.

A bipod dug down in the dirt is always more comfortable to shoot and performs better for me as well. I prefer spike feet so it doesn’t jump on recoil.

I don't know if it's even possible to have proper mechanics on fluffy sinking grass. LOL

 

[Walt Krafft]

I don't know if it's even possible to have proper mechanics on fluffy sinking grass. LOL

F class shooters seem to do just fine. Practice makes perfect.

 

[SBS]

I find shooting with my elbows/body on a shooting mat placed on a hard surface like, concrete, with the bipod in the dirt/grass I am more accurate/consistent. I laid in tall grass on my airstrip once and I thought I lost my daggum mind. Vertical stringing on my IPSC at the 1000yd head to belly. Switched to concrete like I explained and all was good!

Benchrest shooting is best done on concrete benches, compared to wooden ones.

 

[jelenko]

I find shooting with my elbows/body on a shooting mat placed on a hard surface like, concrete, with the bipod in the dirt/grass I am more accurate/consistent. I laid in tall grass on my airstrip once and I thought I lost my daggum mind. Vertical stringing on my IPSC at the 1000yd head to belly. Switched to concrete like I explained and all was good!

Not sure if this was your situation, but flatness of the ground can have an impact especially when shooting from a sling - especially what's directly under your elbows. It's important to carefully choose the specific spot to put the mat.

 

[rijndael]

When it's cold, < 30F, I strongly prefer the ground over concrete benches. Sitting and leaning on concrete when it's super cold sucks the heat right out of you.

 

[NZ_Fclass]

Even when shooting FTR on concrete, I use a plank covered in marine carpet under the bipod. It's essential on grass to allow the bipod to slide and compresses the grass underneath. Some shooters use a carpeted steel plate. The rules allow for this and the size is restricted ( you will have to look it up...)