08-10-2018, 01:28 PM
I saw a thread / argument on here a while ago discussing free recoil vs a more conventional style of shooting from a bench but I can't seem to find it. I have been trying to shoot my AR platform Grendel the same way I do with my bolt guns, very lightly pulling the butt pad into my shoulder with the rifle rested on a front bag or mechanical rest and rear bag with ears. That hasn't yielded good results at all. Last night I decided to try pulling the rifle more firmly into my shoulder and the groups definitely tightened up. I'd like to ask our more experienced shooters, how do you all do it? I figured the light touch was the way to go because that reduced input from me to the rifle, hopefully minimizing unwanted movement after the trigger break. I think that works with my bolt guns because of their weight and the fast lock time of the trigger vs that of an AR. Do you all find that you benefit from controlling the rifle more during recoil or do you prefer a light touch?
- Kirk -