TargetTalk

You are typically aiming for around 30" +/-. Don't bother adding length to your sight radius until you are shooting at a high level regionally (Expert - NRA, or at least B USAS...in competition) because it will introduce a whole new set of issues to work through. It makes quite a difference if ...

The key is to check your shot and confirm its placement, but DO NOT add up your score.

Use a synthetic sling, because they do not stretch. The last issue you need to deal with is the collapse of your position over the course of a relay in 3P...let alone while shooting a full prone match.

Typically, it is the buttplate carrier not the buttplate that needs to fit the rifle. Looking a pics of both the 500 and 601, they both look like they are using Anschutz buttplates. The carrier (which allows the buttplate to be moved vertically and change the length of pull) will normally have long ...

I personally use a Lead Sled loaded with 50 pounds. 1. Remove butt hook assembly to ensure good contact with the rest. 2. Mount a handstop on the rail. 3. Place gun on rest. 4. Run a ratchet strap through handstop and around bottom of rest. 5. Run a second ratchet strap over top of buttstock and aro...

Wear a $3 headband.

I have found that lighting changes on the target frame will affect the shot results.

I changed from a halogen work light shining directly on the target face to an incandescent task light hitting the target face at a 45 degree angle.

It does make a difference.