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Hoosier Daddy
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Moving from bench to prone
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June 30, 2017, 09:34:09 PM »
Like the title says, I am ready to move off the bench and onto Prone.
I remember my military training on keeping a straight line from my right shoulder to my left extended leg... with the right leg folded at the knee.
While this was for the .223 PB...
I have my Pumpers, Co2, and now an HPA... Are there any other suggestions? Especially for shooting a springer?
I won't have a bag or any other rest for that matter.
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Re: Moving from bench to prone
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June 30, 2017, 10:20:25 PM »
I don't know prone but I do know pain. Cover that bald spot. I never before since had such a painful sunburn as the one derived from mowing all day without a hat.
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Re: Moving from bench to prone
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June 30, 2017, 10:28:45 PM »
I feel your pain. If I tried that, well there not are enoungh PT's to get me off the floor.😩
At least the FWB 300 is looking good.
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Re: Moving from bench to prone
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June 30, 2017, 10:41:49 PM »
I fired my springers a few times from the prone position.
METHOD #1
After taking the shot, roll over on your left side, so that your left hip & leg are on the ground. Bring your left knee up toward your chest enough to put the butt of the rifle on your thigh.
I try to get my upper leg at as much as a 90 degree angle with my torso as much as possible. Put the butt of the rifle on your upper thigh as close to your groin as you can.
Now break the barrel open as if you were either seated or standing. With this method, the breach will be pointed toward the ground. I usually have the pellets in a tin as close to my right side as possible with out knocking them over.
Load the pellet. If it is a tight enough fit, you should not have a problem with the pellet falling out of the breach.
Now this is the part that demands extra caution. Without changing your body position, close the barrel of the rifle then KEEP IT POINTED DOWNRANGE while rolling back over on your stomach. Get back in your military prone position, aim and fire.
Reverse directions if you are left handed.
PS: This method works for me with my Beeman R9 and HW95. I haven't tried with the Beeman R1 yet. If you have trouble with this method, here is a link to something that might help.
https://www.bengay.com/
METHOD #2
After taking the shot, hand the rifle to a shooting buddy. Have him or her load it for you.
Take the rifle back from your buddy, assume the military prone position, aim and fire.
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Re: Moving from bench to prone
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June 30, 2017, 10:45:05 PM »
when it comes to shooting prone, it's all about getting comfortable and establishing a perfect natural point of aim. I sometimes put my legs as you have shown, but I usually shoot with both feet flat as it's the most comfortable position for my build, and entirely removes potential inaccuracy from heel instability. Some people are most comfortable crossing their right foot over their left leg.. again it's all about finding a position you can maintain without unnecessary movement.
As far as shooting springers from prone, I have literally no idea.. I shoot a D54 which requires you to pull it in like a .308.. again, the key is to establish a natural point of aim with whatever gun it is, and try your hardest to simulate the harmonics it had when it was zeroed (meaning hold the rifle at the same points, with the same pull strength, as you did when you zeroed. When using a bipod, it matters what type of surface you zeroed on)
Steelontarget hit the nail on the head for reloading.
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Re: Moving from bench to prone
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June 30, 2017, 11:56:13 PM »
As P4P said, try to duplicate your hold. But IMHO, it will be difficult to duplicate a light touch bench hold in the prone position, so be prepared to resight the rifle.
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Re: Moving from bench to prone
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July 01, 2017, 12:06:15 AM »
I've shot the 1377 quite a bit while laying on the couch.
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Re: Moving from bench to prone
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July 01, 2017, 06:47:40 AM »
Thanks guys, I'll give it a try and see what works for me.
Steelontarget, Recocking a springer is going to be the hardest part, I was thinking I'd have to set back up after every shot but your direction makes perfect sense
39M... That made me remember this.
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Re: Moving from bench to prone
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July 01, 2017, 12:35:02 PM »
Is that a tin of pellets on the end table?
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Re: Moving from bench to prone
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July 02, 2017, 01:17:35 AM »
Next to the phone... a REAL phone.
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Re: Moving from bench to prone
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July 03, 2017, 11:30:41 AM »
I think finding the most comfortable position where you can relax and be stable is the most important thing. I'm left hand dominant but shoot right handed and could never shoot in the position you have pictured. I shot small bore competition in the 70's and I always had my right leg straight and the left leg bent. Rarely shoot prone these days (afraid I might not be able to get back up) but it is still more right leg straight for me.
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