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Custom built on Pharr stock, Remington action

Custom built on Pharr stock, Anschutz 54 action

Experiment, experiment, experiment.  Ring height.  At today's match it was interesting to note the two very different scope heights used by our out of state visitors.  One very high and one not.  Interestingly the "taller, lankier" shooter uses a low head position.

The picture top right is Jarred Perry.  A top national shooter.  Note his position in contrast to William Zander (left) who uses the same stock but MUCH lower rings.  There are concepts and theories but ultimately you have to go with what feels right.

Why did I give up on my factory stock and buy a Pharr silhouette stock?  Well, I had to borrow a gun one year at the Conard Cup (long story) and my first round was a 33 using one of these popular stocks.  I had NEVER shot a score like that EVER.  The gun just FIT!  I had to have one.  I finally got one a year later.  See this LINK for a review of head position. 

Custom built on Wooster stock, Finnfire action

And, if you really want to get that elbow down on your hip and keep your head high, try these rings on for size as used by Dave Imas.

Trivia:  Notice two of these shooters are not using the standard Anschutz 54 action?  That is a whole different discussion.  These guys compete seriously and continually experiment looking for something new that may give them an edge.  To do that you need to be ready to shoot 2,500 rounds before you make a decision to go a different route.