I can't agree more with JudgeSharpe or Flippy.

Also for me shooting of any kind is not like bicycle riding. If I want to shoot well I need to practise, and not on a bench either.

I've noticed as I've gotten older that I really need to practice with open sights if I want to use them, even a relatively short range. I now need to concentrate to get a good sight picture where, when I was younger it was no effort.

JPK

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Originally posted by Ackley Improved User:
This business about the POI changing drastically from the bench rest to the bipod or traditional sitting or prone shooting positions is vastly over rated. I'm a benchrest rifle shooter, and we worry about consistent recoil to get the last 10th of an inch out of the 5 shot 100 yds group, but POI changes measured in inches is rediculous. If that's happening to you, you're flinching big time!

I agree with this and it confirms what I said above. I just don't see enough of a variance from various positions, bipods or hand held vrs say off the bench.

I sight in for the intended purpose of the firearm, then verify my POI at the distances I expect to possibly shoot and set forth my limitations accordingly to my abilities. Most of my Biggame Bolt rifles are sighted in 2" @ 100, unless the hunt/use dictates otherwise.

I always sight in/fine tune on the bench but also practice how I will shoot in the field. My main reason to shoot at the range is keep in tune, know my abilities/limitations and ensure POI(of course enjoyment but that goes without saying..right!). The way I see it this way only one to blame is the trigger puller if a target is missed !!!!