I have trouble with Semi-Auto precision from the bench.
Prone, I have little difficulty getting behind the gun, loading bi-pod, follow through- or staying with the shot.
All of the above are more difficult, or at least for me, require a hell of a lot more focus shooting from a bench rest.
I do not regularly shoot as well, as tight groups, from bench as from prone.
I am first to admit I am not a world class precision shooter. Too many years of M. O. "A" zone, quickly.
However, I shoot bolt guns from the bench close to their potential. As example I have a .223 Sako and 700 in .22/250 ( they've been bedded/floated/trigger work) that I can regularly shoot <3/8" to 1/4" 5 shot groups.
Semi Precision guns I have a tendency to shoot 5 rds.; 4 rds. into a cloverleaf, or at least a tight group (not necessarily shots 1 through 4) and blow the 5 rd. group with a flier- from the bench.
Again, shooting prone- I don't have this as a major problem.
I understand a semi-auto is more complex in achieving a high degree of precision than a bolt gun- too many "parts" slamming around that ultimately must return to their original position.
My question then; what is your preference shooting precision semi-auto, bench/prone?
And further; are you equally capable from both positions?
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