Springer off a bag
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sometimes a bag /sometimes a rest
I use Protector rest with the slippery cloth option , and i ordered a piece of the cloth and my wife made a "pot holder " for off hand .
I use Protector rest with the slippery cloth option , and i ordered a piece of the cloth and my wife made a "pot holder " for off hand .
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I always have my hand under it, even when shooting off a front bag. That way the gun reacts the same when I’m not shooting off a bag. I have several springers I tested with and POI changes if I shoot straight off the bag. Interesting stuff.
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I do especially when first testing pellets, scopes, tunes, etc. After, if it's one of my FT rifles I go to shooting off sticks because that's how I will shoot in competition. There may well be a different impact point going from one type of rest to another but don't buy into you have to put your hand in between the bag and gun and other things. Here is a group from 51.5 yds (laser ranged) with my 97 directly on a front bag, I don't use one at the back. The squares are 1/4''
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Depending on the gun I'll use a front and rear bag. Some of my more fussy guns do not like a rear bag at all and I switch to front bag only with my support hand between the bag and stock. You just have to play around with it some to see what they like.
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My front bag is two towels rolled together held with duct tape on the ends . Works well but I like your sock idea.
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Not at all suggesting you HAVE to put your hand beneath it. I shoot a lot off hand and the shots that matter most are usually off hand so that’s what works for me when shooting rested. Kind of like you do with your FT rifles. I do occasionally shoot straight off the front rest when testing precision.
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Not at all suggesting you did, I just had a feeling this technique would come up. In fact your comment was not even up and must have been while I was typing that your comment posted.
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Didn't think you were, no harm no foul. Just wanted to make sure others didn’t think I was since our posts crossed in cyberspace. You know more about airguns than I’m ever likely to. AGN members, if DMM and I ever disagree on anything airgun related, you should probably go with his advice ha ha ha.
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I'm wondering if we've noticed the same thing here. Bagged vs bagged with hand or from straight off hand I've found bagged to always move my POI a few MOA high
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High and a little left is what I saw most. Still very consistent though, tight groups. Just POI shift. And I only did it with 4 (I think?) guns. Need to try it some day with the ones that are really hold sensitive. That would be interesting.
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I have a buddy who shoots off of a breast implant. He claims it acts similar to a hand and he gets zero POI shift. His logic checks out in theory lol
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I usually shoot them cradled on my hand while resting on a bag. If shooting at a squirrel or something, I sometimes shoot them off my palm, while resting elbows on table. A little less often off hand completely….cause I suck! 
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I recommend these for shooting bags. Made in the USA.
Standard Front Bags
Standard front bags to fit most hunting, sporter/varmint or benchrest forends.
protektormodel.com
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I try different holds that include bags and tripods. The best group at 30 yards wins and is noted in my gun journal along with most accurate pellet. It's the only way I can keep track of twelve springers.
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