TargetTalk

No one has suggested a tilting mechanism for the front and rear sights yet. If the position feels good, why do you think it is canted? If you were able to swing the sights up and left, they'd be vertical again and your adjustments would simply be more predicable and trackable.

I say this tongue-in-cheek, but it does make sense for those who cant heavily.

So the verdict is in. I realized as I was shooting with slight height differences in my buttplate should actually be something I should train to do as ranges and target height vary anyway. It did change my cheek weld a bit, but not the number of 10s I need to shoot.

And Guest's input is dead on. What works...works. (Hey Guest...I know you don't I? :) I went back to my original configuration this morning and ran through a series of 4 15 shot groups - dropping 2 9s. So the old canted system is in place and I have faith in it. The funny things is that as the big matches get closer, my brain starts looking for any and every advantage - and some seem hidden at times. Some people might think that the timing is off, but crossing off question marks makes me feel good when I inevitably return to the existing proven process. I guess I should be happy that I was able to integrate the new Gemini buttplate in ahead of the Tryouts. It is a remarkable improvement.

I appreciate the input on all fronts. Nothing to do but remember to follow thru. Thanks. BartP

Good luck in the tryouts all your efforts deserve to bear fruit.

Cheers Rob

Hey, BartP

Though I'm new to this type of shooting I have been shooting benchrest for some time now. And benchrest is all about accuracy and getting the rifle to recoil the same every single time. Even on a bench the challenge is similar to the prone position.
As to your orginal post. The Physics behind the muzzle jump/recoil will tend to jump opposite of gravity which theoretically is perfectly vertical. Our position determines the pressures that are placed on the rifle which would negate the physics of gravity and the opposite reacion of recoil/muzzle jump. From technical books I have read mostly..(Ways of the Rifle). The supporting elbow determines the degree of cant. theoretically there is the ideal spot that produces the perfect vertical jump. I cannot say that I have found it, but to your conclusion......If it is held the same way each and every time. It really should not matter. Your groups will tell the story of where the pressure was.

Consistancy, Consistancy, Consistancy, Good Shooting Bill Horton

good luck, Bart !