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I've never had loading the bipod affect the barrel adversely. They are always affixed to the stock via a pic-rail. I think if the barrel is bedded the affect would be negligible, if any. It's not a lot of force put on the loading, just enough to control the recoil better, steady the shot.
I've shot out to great distance in practical competitions whilst resting the barrel on a barricade, not ideal, but still effective...No affect on the shot, or at least not enough to make a difference to the shot. If I have a 12 inch gong (steel target) I don't care where I hit it...A hit is a hit...Take that same situation into the field and with the right calibre that hit anywhere in that 12 inch radius will have the required effect on the target, defeating it...If you know what I mean.
Ahhhh the pic rail would do the job, the barrel floats inside it! I will add that went I make the AR-10, LOL!
I am not up to that kind of shooting...yet, but we will see! I have used rifle rests to good effect.
Have you used shooting sticks?
:)>I have shot off a tripod using a big saddle, but never off a shooting stick. I guess it would work but there's still a lot of movement possible. More stable than free hand though I guess. As I get older, and my back hurts more (have scoliosis) I'll have to look to other means to shoot so it's something I will look into.
The back I can help you with, I have had three back surgeries! Two herbals will help; tumeric (with 5% black pepper) taken daily, and a tincture of Comfrey applied topically will do wonders. This I have studied by the pound method....
If you can't find some locally, here is how you make some:
https://steemit.com/herbal/@smithlabs/making-comfrey-tincture-at-home-part-one-the-decoction-process
https://steemit.com/herbal/@smithlabs/first-extraction-of-comfrey-after-decoction
https://steemit.com/herbal/@smithlabs/final-extraction-of-comfrey-by-steam
Tumeric works similar to NSAIDs, without hurting the stomach. It is a spice, and is actually good for your gut.
Comfrey is a volicferant (healing enhancer) that supplies allentoin, which will penetrate about a foot deep, and draws in hyaluronic acid (which is what the body uses like mortar to hold cells together) to speed healing
A TENS unit will also help with pain.
I've heard about turmeric...Not tried it though. I'll do some investigations...Anything that will help you know? I stay off the drugs as much as I can...Take Celebrex a bit though. I'm also type 2 diabetic which sucks.
Here is a book for you: "The Green Pharmacy"
It is the best herbal book to begin with. Easy to look up, with three levels of effectiveness. Cinnamon and fennagreek help with blood sugar levels.
Tumeric provides Curcumin, which is better absorbed when Black pepper is included.
:)>Oh cool, I'll take a look tonight when home from work. I appreciate it as I need to get on top of things.
I make herbal capsules almost every day, and no longer take any prescriptions. It does work very well.
:)>Will be investigating this in more detail for sure. Cheers.