M14 EBR Straight Pull - Bipod

[ovenpaa]

I prefer notched legs because it is a positive stop and I know they are always equal length wise.

Poor explanation:

Bench Rest as a discipline is shot seated with a machine rest which supports the rifle fore end and a rear bag which allows the rifle to track back and forth, elevation is controlled by the rest. The discipline is shot anywhere from 25 yards to 1000 yards and typically shot in strings of 5 shots with unlimited sighters, the idea is to get the smallest possible group sometimes scored as well. There are a variety of classes based on rifle weight and specifications.

Shooting off a bench is a method of shooting seated with a bipod or similar. Your rifle will need to be set ups lightly differently to prone to get the best out of shooting this way. Things like Butt pad hight need to be changed.

They sound similar but are very different. Vince (The GunPimp on here) Can tell you more about the BR discipline and Diggle where it is regularly shot. We have a few BR shooters on the forum including Darrel (Foxing2night) who shoots a 6,5x47 Accuracy International with a Farley Co-Axial rest in BR to great effect.

[HALODIN]

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A harris bipod will fit onto that type of mount.

[HALODIN]

Thanks for the explanation, I didn't realised shooting in the prone position with a "machine rest" was still called bench rest, but it makes sense.

re: "I prefer notched legs because it is a positive stop and I know they are always equal length wise" <-- That makes perfect sense as well and I think I'll probably do the same. Thanks again!

Cheers,

Craig.

I prefer notched legs because it is a positive stop and I know they are always equal length wise.

Poor explanation:

Bench Rest as a discipline is shot seated with a machine rest which supports the rifle fore end and a rear bag which allows the rifle to track back and forth, elevation is controlled by the rest. The discipline is shot anywhere from 25 yards to 1000 yards and typically shot in strings of 5 shots with unlimited sighters, the idea is to get the smallest possible group sometimes scored as well. There are a variety of classes based on rifle weight and specifications.

Shooting off a bench is a method of shooting seated with a bipod or similar. Your rifle will need to be set ups lightly differently to prone to get the best out of shooting this way. Things like Butt pad hight need to be changed.

They sound similar but are very different. Vince (The GunPimp on here) Can tell you more about the BR discipline and Diggle where it is regularly shot. We have a few BR shooters on the forum including Darrel (Foxing2night) who shoots a 6,5x47 Accuracy International with a Farley Co-Axial rest in BR to great effect.

[ovenpaa]

The Bench Rest discipline is shot from a table or bench, not prone. Machine rests are used prone for F Open which has a weight limit of 10Kgs. You used to be able to use a machine rest in F/TR as well however the weight limit is reduced from 8.2Kgs to maybe 7Kgs (A bit of a guess) - I am not sure if this still stands as all the F/TR shooters I know work to the 8.2Kg limit and use a bipod.

[HALODIN]

Perhaps it was some old F/TR photos I've seen which made me think that. Thanks for clearing that up.

The Bench Rest discipline is shot from a table or bench, not prone. Machine rests are used prone for F Open which has a weight limit of 10Kgs. You used to be able to use a machine rest in F/TR as well however the weight limit is reduced from 8.2Kgs to maybe 7Kgs (A bit of a guess) - I am not sure if this still stands as all the F/TR shooters I know work to the 8.2Kg limit and use a bipod.

[HALODIN]

re: "ARMS make a mount for the Harris to fit to a picatinny rail however it is not cheap." <-- Does anyone know where I can find one of these little fellas?

Craig,

I assume you mean shooting off a bench as opposed to the Bench Rest shooting discipline? (Slight difference)

The Harris swivel bipod gives cant control so it will move a few degrees left and right of vertical sideways, it makes a big difference on uneven surfaces.
I prefer notched legs.
For me 6"-9" however I prefer to shoot with a low position.
ARMS make a mount for the Harris to fit to a picatinny rail however it is not cheap.

[HALODIN]

Found a US E-Bayer prepared to ship to the UK...

[HALODIN]

Seems a bit rude not to upload a pic now it's on the rifle. Thanks for the help!

[HALODIN]

Does anyone know of any nice looking cant locking lever/dial? I'd like something that has that military look if possible. The standard plastic dial is pretty useless IMO.

Any ideas?

Cheers,

Craig.

[ovenpaa]

The bipod itself? You could fit a Podlock