Garand benchrest position

[25-5]

When you weld your cheek to stock and look thru the sights, you should be on target. So, adjust your rest to accommodate that result. Measure the height and write it down. Sandbags on the rest base are a help.

 

[Reloadron]

I have a Garand coming from CMP, hopefully before Christmas, with a bunch of their Greek ammo. When shooting from a bench is there a particular spot of the fore end to put on the rest for best results? I never fired a Garand from a bench before but I can't easily get into (actually up from) kneeling, sitting or prone positions anymore, so it's off hand or benched.

I'm curious how accurate it will be compared to my old bolt action mil-surp rifles. Should be a fun learning curve.

Thanks for any help.

Jeff

I liked MEHavey's post #9 as to illustrating how to position the rifle for "Bench Rest" shooting. Assuming that is what you were getting at. Depending on what equipment you have on the bench. Here is an example using a Wichita Rest on the forward and a bunny bag at the rear. Do not rest forward of the sling swivel. Look at post #9 and the below image.



Hopefully by Christmas.

Ron

 

[BullRunBear]

I started a new thread about the rifle which arrived Thursday. This is a thanks for all the good advice. It made for a fun and effective first range session.

Jeff