A new direction

[Eric Johanen]

I have decided to take the next step in load testing. I have been using a Caldwell rifle rest and supporting the butt with my off hand for testing loads and practice. My club has just replaced our benches with new higher ones. I will not have to hunch down to get on the 200 yard target anymore so, I purchased the Cat's Shooting Stick's bench cross sticks and can now use a rear bag to stabilize the rifle. They are nice and have plenty of adjustment. As I've been practicing and working up loads my group size as been getting smaller and I think this will be a improvement and getting rid of those pesky flyer's. I'll be giving them a try on the next outing and hope to see my groups tighten up with the rifle solidly rested and removing some shooter error. Seems like the logical thing to do as the barrel will be on cross sticks at the same point as prone on sticks and the stability of the rifle butt will be more consistent. This should work right guy's?