Precision shooting off a vehicle

[Namekagon]

Has anyone ever noticed any precision (or accuracy) issues when shooting prone off of a stationary vehicle? Such as prone out of the bed of a pick-up, or off a decent sized trailer? Does movement of the vehicle on the suspension come into play, or is there just too much weight for it to move in time to effect trajectory? I've used a platform on a trailer to get above weeds before, and everything seemed solid enough. I got a first round hit at 950 so I guess I can't say it caused any problems. But I've never tried to shoot groups off it for load development either.

Anyone ever see any issues?

 

[Edsel]

Depending on how far out you’re shooting (or how high you have your magnification at), even a mild breeze would cause your vehicle to twitch and be noticeable through your scope.

EDIT:

The vehicle's height for weight probably matters the most. I would imagine a lifted mid - size SUV or pickup would sway in the wind more than a stock F150.

 

[Chubbyduck]

Shit they throw your ass in jail in Pennsylvania for shooting off a vehicle

 

[vh20]

Has anyone ever noticed any precision (or accuracy) issues when shooting prone off of a stationary vehicle? Such as prone out of the bed of a pick-up, or off a decent sized trailer? Does movement of the vehicle on the suspension come into play, or is there just too much weight for it to move in time to effect trajectory? I've used a platform on a trailer to get above weeds before, and everything seemed solid enough. I got a first round hit at 950 so I guess I can't say it caused any problems. But I've never tried to shoot groups off it for load development either.

Anyone ever see any issues?

No. I shoot on my own range, out of the truck bed prone 2-3x/wk. The range is 1626yds and the target is a standard IPSC, with a large steel plate behind it to spot misses (because we don’t get dust puffs in the Southeast like they do out West). It works fine, even with a brake, because the muzzle is nearly centered between the tail lights and hangs out past them. Shooting across the tailgate, side to side, like that .gif, is not recommended.

 

[Namekagon]

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Depending on how far out you’re shooting (or how high you have your magnification at), even a mild breeze would cause your vehicle to twitch and be noticeable through your scope.

I will say that the times I've done it, I've never noticed any vehicle movement in the scope, except when flopping around to get into position. We don't get much wind here though, so that probably matters also.

 

[roostercogburn98]

I use my gator hood for shooting way more than I go prone

 

[bulletbluesky]

Has anyone ever noticed any precision (or accuracy) issues when shooting prone off of a stationary vehicle? Such as prone out of the bed of a pick-up, or off a decent sized trailer? Does movement of the vehicle on the suspension come into play, or is there just too much weight for it to move in time to effect trajectory? I've used a platform on a trailer to get above weeds before, and everything seemed solid enough. I got a first round hit at 950 so I guess I can't say it caused any problems. But I've never tried to shoot groups off it for load development either.

Anyone ever see any issues?

I thought you were interested in shooting prone off of a moving vehicle and was almost ready to give you some references dealing with shooting from an aircraft. Damn, I admit I'm quite disappointed by your question

 

[Holliday]

Shit they throw your ass in jail in Pennsylvania for shooting off a vehicle

Here is Wyoming you can legally shoot animals classed as “Predators” from your vehicle as long as you are not on a public road. For reference the “hare” is classed as a predator here, along with coyotes etc. No hunting license needed.

As for game animals I was told by a senior warden that the unwritten rule is one foot has to be on the ground.

 

[Holliday]

Has anyone ever noticed any precision (or accuracy) issues when shooting prone off of a stationary vehicle? Such as prone out of the bed of a pick-up, or off a decent sized trailer? Does movement of the vehicle on the suspension come into play, or is there just too much weight for it to move in time to effect trajectory? I've used a platform on a trailer to get above weeds before, and everything seemed solid enough. I got a first round hit at 950 so I guess I can't say it caused any problems. But I've never tried to shoot groups off it for load development either.

Anyone ever see any issues?

When I was shooting on public land, I often shot out of my pickup bed to clear tall grass. Never had any issues.

 

[vh20]

When I was shooting on public land, I often shot out of my pickup bed to clear tall grass. Never had any issues.

That's the reason I do it, too. My "range" is also a hayfield, and very flat. You have to get up above the grass to see the target.

 

[stello1001]

I honestly do all my load development off the roof of my pickup.

 

[hlee]

Yes, and yes. I’ve shot off of a truck bed and you can feel every movement. Wind will rock it, and woe be unto you if anyone is in the pickup with you. Trailers are the same deal. You can make hits, but it’s not exactly like shooting prone from the ground. And, if your legs have any length at all, proning out in a pickup bed is a “challenge.”