BAM40/AA weight

[RedFeather]

I was shooting a couple of guns off-hand and hauled out a BAM40 I picked up not too long ago.  Man, that thing is HEAVY! I had added a short variable scope (CenterPoint) in a one-piece mount but it only weighs maybe two/three extra pounds.  Was this thing designed for sitting, as in FT?  I don't usually bench but do these shoot well from a rest?  My bad back does NOT like it.  I picked up my unscoped (but still considered heavy) Diana 54 and it was like day for night.  Almost perfect off-hand balance.  Heck, I've got some muzzle loaders that don't hang as much front-end weight as that BAM.

[s10gto]

I mostly shoot my B40 from a bench. Does 1/2 groups @ 20yards. I rest it on my hand and a  semi firm grip @ the trigger.

[gene_sc]

LOL Red

I shoot my AA TX-200 and Pro Sport ONLY from a brench..... Heck I would tip over with the weight of that those guns hanging way out in front of me..

[RedFeather]

That's about what I thought.  Hangs worse than a D75.  Honestly, I watch the crosshairs bob like I'm standing in a bloody rowboat!  And folks claim that these are the BEST springer "sporters".  Artillery hold?  How about Howitzer hold, LOL!

[DMikeM]

Took mine out back yesterday and shot it offhand standing at about 20 yards. Feels real good but heavy, and I have a big scope with the 3 inch shade on it with both flip ups on. I was able to shoot about 50 shots with no problems, accurate too. Went back to the bench and shot my B28 a few dozen shots and man what a difference.

[RedFeather]

I could NOT do fifty rounds with the BAM, offhand stance.  My lower back would be done for the day.  I guess I might try a Moses stick (aka walking stick) for some support with that puppy.  Heck, it's no puppy.  It's a St. Bernard, LOL!