Quote Originally Posted by simmmo View Post
John I have probably missed it but are bipods allowed or not as they are in UKBR22.

Andy
Hi Andy
As we are going along with the the UKBR22 rules regarding benchrests, then yes they are allowed

I have never shot a rimfire using a bipod Is it better than a sandbag or does it affect the recoil and hence accuracy ?

I normally use an air rifle (AA400) for benchrest but in this years Eley competition (Round 2)I tried a rimfire using just a flat hard front rest (NSRA Rules) The Anschutz 1407 rimfire went clean ex 400 which I was very pleased with.
I tried the AA400 out of interest using just the hard flat front rest and dropped 10 points ex 400. So there is no doubt in my mind that rimfire even indoors has the edge but air rifle is more of a challenge and a lot of fun once you have found a compatable pellet.
I also think that the air rifle can get nearer to rimfire scores using the better rests allowed by UKBR22 rules rather than with just a hard flat front rest that the NSRA allow (but I am not sure why)
ATB
John