Thread: Making a shooting Tripod

The job is completed so I went to the nzda range 200m at L.Tarawera to test. Firstly I shot off a bench with sandbag supports. The groups were 1/2 - 3/4 moa @200m. Noted the elevation settings for four different loads with my s&l 6.5*55 and delta scope.
Next I shot groups sitting on the ground using tripod for support. Uncomfortable for my knees but no group exceeded 1moa but poi was about 1/2 moa higher.
I decided to try using an apple box at various heights to sit on and shoot. The low side was best so went home and built a folding stool. Then retested at the range @200m in the rain Sunday with same four loads. Groups ranged from .47 - 1 moa and still slightly high. I tried various holds including sling etc. The biggest issue was slight side
to side sway. I was able to support my elbows on my knees and found the best forehand position was to grip the forend and tripod cradle together just as if I was shooting over a branch prone. See pics. This eliminated most side sway and I am confident I could shoot consistently under 1 moa out over 300metres up or downhill or flat no problem.
The pics are just demo at home this arfo between showers.
The stool folds up to 18" by 8" by 2".