alma Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 (edited) I am wondering what the experience is with barricade stops for rifles in 3 Gun competition. It seems like a good idea but I am wondering how they work out in practice. I am running a Seekins SPR3 handguard that has the flat bottom and sides specifically to help wit barricade rests. I have been considering putting some skate tape on my handguard where it would normally contact a rest and have considered having a little extra something that can hook the rest. It looks like Noveske has some options that look fairly aggressive.SLR Rifleworks also has one now. Any others out there worth considering? Under most 3 gun rules will these keep you in TacOps division and can you reposition them between stages? Edited August 18, 2014 by alma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I have used my offset sight as a barricade stop before but it only turns when you have a really solid barricade a not a very wide transition. If you gotta swing a lot it sticks you were you set it and small adjustments can be choppy and slow. I'm not a fan personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Based on the lack of response it wouldn't seem to a popular idea. I wasn't considering transition delays. Thank you for the response, Jesse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Not popular with 3Gunners in general. Some matches have prohibitions on them since they tear up wood props. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Let me follow up with another question. What about skate tape on the end of my handguard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Personally I like the hand guard to slide because we move around so much between targets. It might be worth a shot though. I would really like to try the Seekins rail with the flat sides and bottom. That makes a lot of sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Let me follow up with another question. What about skate tape on the end of my handguard? If you want skate tape to hold onto, then sure. I think you will find the prevalent technique involves gripping the handguard with 2 or 3 fingers and the prop with the remaining fingers. It also depends on your skill level, agility, etc. There are targets Horner will flop to prone where I will use a prop (if allowed) and target presentations where some will take a knee, find a tree, where I will shoot off-hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Personally I like the hand guard to slide because we move around so much between targets. It might be worth a shot though. I would really like to try the Seekins rail with the flat sides and bottom. That makes a lot of sense to me. I have one on my 6.5PCC and it is wonderful for shooting out past 300 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPeel Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Let me follow up with another question. What about skate tape on the end of my handguard? I have the Seekins handguard and wouldn't do it. I initially had a short piece of rail attached on the bottom but quickly realized drawbacks with that. I could see the abrasive skate tape being just one more thing to slow you down on transitions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadeslade Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 On JP's little sling swivel buttons can be placed near the end, lots of people use skate tape on the part of a carbon fiber hand guard you grip, lots of guys use a piece of rail at 6 or 3. I don't think there are any rules per se about moving stops and small rail, but it then becomes something you haven't practiced with. All extra long rails that butt up against the comp should have something that stops your hand or warns you that you're at the end so you don't blow your fingertips off. You could put the 3 little rails that come with new hand guards on and see what you like. The Noveske guys used to have K9's on all the time, not so much any more or it is match specific. I think you will find as many answers as there are shooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) Thanks all for the feedback and advice. FYI, here is my rifle as it stands now. Edited August 19, 2014 by alma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadeslade Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Needs a bunch of stickers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoganbillJ Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I run a barricade stop on the bottom of my handguard. I originally put it on to help me get a consistent grip on the gun(I changed my holding technique over the winter). I use it to pull the gun into my shoulder as well as an index point. I find it helps when shooting off barricades as well. Drop the forend down, push into the stop and shoot. I do shoot open though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I've seen some pretty hilarious shooting with a barricade stop on wobbly barricades... every shot the gun would drop an inch or two, and after half a dozen shots the shooter had to re-adjust the gun position. IMHO they are of very limited usefulness, and mostly just add weight and bulk for no real gain. As always, YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadeslade Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Stealthy, you could have a whole sub-forum on "stuff I've seen" because you have the data to choose from; I bet you have seen some hilarious shooting Barricade stops were de rigeur for the first couple years of 3 Gun Nation because of, well, Barricades! They were plywood and firm. Not so much anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoganbillJ Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I do think barricades stops have their place. I only run one on the bottom and mainly use it as an index point. I dont feel they are very beneficial on the sides just as stealthy mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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