1. A mechanical rest requires one to set the POA to adjust for wind conditions so the POI is in the 10 ring. So you are absolutely wrong with your assumption the rest removes human error in aiming from the equation.
They both use Bipods, bags and barriers, neither allows remote triggers and carrying a mechanical rest between points of fire would be funny to watch.
@manabeknives , Case in point … I spent a considerable amount of time (lots of hours and lead) “tuning” my rifle position on my one piece rest. Some positions would cause vertical stringing and other positions would cause more vibrations, effecting POI and group size. When I FINALLY found the magic spot my accuracy increased a LOT and my random vertical fliers were eliminated. I could not believe it was possible but it made a huge difference on my accuracy and scores. So yes, there is a LOT more to it than just plopping a rifle into a lead sled and blowing the center out of a bulls eye.Just having a rest doesn't mean you automatically shoot or know shot placement any better before.
Holding still doesn't mean you are hitting in the crosshairs or holdover point
Seems simple to just place a rifle on a rest and shoot, but to get the most accuracy out of what you got is an endless quest
I never knew that where you place a rifle on the rest effected the accuracy...something new i learned
Experiment with Rifle Position on Rest and Bags for Best Accuracy « Daily Bulletin
To get the best accuracy out of any benchrest rifle, you need to find the optimal position of front rest and rear bag. The important point to remember is that each rig is different.bulletin.accurateshooter.com
There also seems to be a lot of products that promise improvement, but are just snake-oils. Navigating through it all can be very difficult for a new person.
I am appreciative that someone like Mike @thomasair tells you the facts from experience.
Some of what he says is not an easy swallow, but it doesn't make it false.
Mike
It took three 2 piece rest setups and two 1-piece rests before I found what my damn Thomas liked. I shoot the best groups with a 2 piece rest and the highest points with a 1-piece rest.
You can feel good about touching your rifle and then feel good about how crappy your scores are.
Lol. Why would i need to barrow your rest?? Have my own.. And like i said u ARE NOT SHOOTING YOUR RIFLE ... Its set up and untouched in a rest. Thats not competing .. that a piece of equiment doing 75% of the work for you. So just admit it that most of you all would suck without it.. And thomas said it wouldnt matter if they are real shooters already it wouldnt make a differnece lol. So u must be a trained monkey. go eat the banana. But hey if you are native to the New England area or i would be happy to set up a friendly competition..I Live on a farm with all the land to set up and shoot how ever you want. whomever wants. bring your gear and we can have a shoot out.. Shoot your way. Shoot mine.
This post sets the context perfectly!!!!!
Bring it on. lets do this. I'm not trolling. im making valid points you disagree with. But if u read the whole thing this is clearly a discussion on my opion not a argument .right or wrong at the end of the day a sled is not shooting.. If your going to compete then compete.. Real shooters lol.
Does this mean your going to shoot the KODIAKJAC 50 Yard AGN Target Challenge because I am in!
I'm about to head to the embroidery forum to find the ladies using sewing machines and challenge them to a hand stitch-off.
Damn man, my wife read this and laughed so hard she nearly peed herself. I so love her laugh, thanks for making my day.
Not even a good analogy.. Nice try tho .. Glad i could help your inspiration lol.. Tell gram i been waiting for my dang quilt embroidered ' SLEDS SUCK ' lol.
