A new direction

[Eric Johanen]

Now I understand. I have always shot off the front bag using my off hand between the rifle and the bag. Old High power/sling habit. This year I thought I'd try just resting the rifle on the front rest and using my off hand for support. Like shooting a prone match off the sticks. It still feels a bit odd, as if my left hand does not quite know what to do with itself. Trying the bench cross sticks would be an extension of that style shooting. I've only been competing a few years in this game and I've only observed 1 person using a wrist rest and supporting the forearm with his hand. I plan on experimenting with this method as it just seems more natural to me. (habit again). I know a great many shooter's do well off the cross sticks but it always feels un-natural to me. Again, too much time in the High power game. I think there 3 things that make for a good performance: Mental preparation, a good rifle and load, and a position where you can get locked in. I'm really trying to get the position figured out. With these new benches on the line, I thought I'd try something different for load development and practice...sight alignment and trigger control. I will keep your advise in mind as I work through this.