Shooting prone...

[greg11]

I was at the range today and had a terrible time shooting prone.

The 600m range has staggered firing lines every 100m, meaning you can pick and choose your distances (100m, 200m, 300m...) just by moving back and forward.

However, the target stand is on a berm and probably 11-15 feet in elevation above the firing lines. This means that when laying down, prone, your body is flat, but you must aim your rifle up toward the target. This was totally KILLING my neck. It was the most unnatural position I've ever been in. I also found it difficult to control recoil and to maintain the sight picture after breaking the shot.

My natural instinct was to lengthen the legs on my 6"-9" bipod. However, I don't like this as this shooting position feels far less 'solid' with the legs extended like that. Also, it still didn't really correct the situation much.

Anyone run into this situation? Are there workarounds, or do you just have to deal with it?

 

[Mystic Precision]

Common problem faced on many F class ranges.

Better bipods and stock set up with help.

If you are going to shoot prone often, make up a sheet of 1/2 or 3/4" plywood and elevate the front with a 4x4. That will help tremendously.

Jerry

 

[greg11]

Nice Sightron!

Good tip about the plywood platform...

Glad to hear this is a common issue. I definitely need a cheek pad of some sort.

 

[c3pppo]

In addition to the higher cheek position you will often find you need to move the scope forward a bit for prone shooting as opposed to off the bench.

 

[greg11]

In addition to the higher cheek position you will often find you need to move the scope forward a bit for prone shooting as opposed to off the bench.

Yes... I am noticing this big time. In the process of moving it forward now. There, it will stay. I'll be trying to shoot prone most of the time, and I don't find having it "prone-forward" that big of a deal in the other stances/positions.