USFT Scope Height from Bench

[Loopster]

I would like to get some ideas on a Benchrest setup for my USFT. After placing the rifle on a 36" high bench on my Caldwell rest I cannot use the 20 inch high chairs provided at BSC. The rifle has a canted grip so it can be lowered, but is a bipod legal? Hopefully the pictures will help.

 

[oledawg]

I use a drummers stool, get them from the We Say So Corporation…Amazon. Adjustable height, collapsible base, removable seat, very wide range of prices and comfortability.

 

[BC]

If you wanted to try it, Tim sells a different butt piece that would work better for benchrest instead of the usual aluminum butt piece (like we all have). I know your issue is height with the caldwell front rest. Maybe a benchrest guy can speak up and let you know. I cant see why a bipod would not be allowed, I see alot of them on benches at competitions in pictures.

 

[Loopster]

OleDawg, you taught me a new trick. Drummers seat, Great thinking.

 

[Loopster]

BC, So there is a USFT Benchrest butt piece? Have to find it used?

 

[Loufish]

BC, So there is a Benchrest butt piece? Have to find it used as Mac1

Tim at Mac1 is open for business. Call him. 562 961-6221, leave a message. [email protected] works. He's working on replacing his old website.

 

[Loufish]

If you wanted to try it, Tim sells a different butt piece that would work better for benchrest instead of the usual aluminum butt piece (like we all have). I know your issue is height with the caldwell front rest. Maybe a benchrest guy can speak up and let you know. I cant see why a bipod would not be allowed, I see alot of them on benches at competitions in pictures.

National 50 allows any kind of rest.

https://www.national50.net/rules

 

[Plinking177]

Nope, fake news.
Tim at Mac1 is open for business. Call him. Rumors start like this..,
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Tim making sure I beat Bob Sofsky.