Recoil reduction and sighting-in system for a firearm

Abstract

A recoil reduction system for sighting-in a firearm is disclosed. The system includes an attachment member configured and arranged to attach to a surface or object, such as a shooting bench, tree stand or a tree. A strap having a first end and a second end is included. The first end of the strap is connected to the attachment member. A sling is formed on the second end of the strap. The sling has a loop configured and arranged to receive the buttstock of a rifle. A stand having a rigid plate configured and arranged to support a bipod of a rifle may also be included.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This patent document claims priority to earlier filed U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 485,231, filed on May 12, 2011, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Technical Field[0003]The present patent document relates generally to firearms accessories and more specifically to an apparatus and method to reduce recoil while sighting-in a scope on a firearm.[0004]2. Background of the Related Art[0005]Sighting-in a telescopic sight (or “scope”) for a firearm is a process, some might call a ritual, for hunters to align and calibrate the scope so that the crosshairs of the scope converge with the barrel over predetermined distances for specific types of ammunition.[0006]Referring to FIG. 1, an exemplary firearm 10 is shown generally. The firearm 10 shown is a bolt-action rifle, which generally includes barrel 12, a forend 14 of the stock 16 supporting the barrel and functions as a forward...

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Benefits of technology

[0011]The system described herein solves the problems of the prior art by providing a recoil reduction strap that includes an attachment portion configured to attach to the shooting bench and a sling that goes about the buttstock of the firearm to absorb the recoil of the firearm when it is fired. The system may optionally further include a plate to provide a hard surface for a bipod to rest on. Because the strap absorbs the recoil from the firearm the firearm remains highly stable during the sighting-in process. Furthermore, the risk of injury as a result of recoil is significantly reduced or virtually eliminated. The system is also highly compact and light-weight making the system a significant improvement over prior art sighting stands.

Problems solved by technology

Every time the rifle is fired recoil from the cartridge exploding will necessarily move the rifle, which can cause hunter's pain and cause them to flinch in anticipation of the recoil.

If the hunter flinches it will introduce an error in the sighting in process.

However, these sighting stands are heavy and expensive.

Second, because the hunter is firing multiple sets of rounds during the sighting in process, the hunter may suffer an injury induced by the recoil of the firearm if the hunter is not properly prepared to absorb the recoil, is fatigued, is firing a high-power cartridge, the hunter is small or frail of stature, such as a child, elderly person, is inexperienced, or a combination of the above conditions exist.

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