A new direction

[rdnck]

Eric, I didn't misread your post. I have been exactly where you are right now, and apparently so has Lumpy. Your Sharps rifle will shoot more accurately held against your shoulder and in your hands than it will from bags or a rest once you learn to hold it still. All of mine will. A bolt gun may be a different matter, but you won't get much if any help from a mechanical rest with a Sharps. I have wasted a lot of time and ammunition trying to shoot from a rest, or bags, or sitting bench cross sticks. Put the rifle against your shoulder, hold it in your hands, and learn how to shoot it. You will be amazed when you figure it out. rdnck