Holding the forend when shooting for groups

[VLP.204]

I thought this would be interesting.

 

[Doohan]

VLP.204,

I got your poll in and cleaned up the thread! :wink: :lol:

 

[JimA]

It depends what I am shooting for. If I am shooting to sight in a hunting load yes. If just trying to see if a load combo will group, no.

Jim

 

[VLP.204]

Thanks alot Doohan!

 

[jcchartboy]

YES...

I have had a discussion about this before...

http://modernmuzzleloader.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=895

 

[RAF]

I put the forendone the front rest and squeeze the ears on the rear bag with my left hand, squeeze the trigger and let 'er buck

 

[dwhunter]

I don't hold the forend while shooting off the bench. I fold my left arm/hand and position it under the grip and simply let the gun jump.

 

[Tar-12]

Correct hold

I personally cradle the fore end as I would in a hunting situation, not to light but not to hard. Works for me. I believe you need to factor muzzle jump into the equation, if you do not you are surely going to be off target.

 

[Harry1]

same as dw