Great info - THANKS!!!

I do have a solid bench made from 6 x 6 PT lumber - a tank.
However, I use a leadsled won as a doorprize and realize that it is not all that stable - front rest is supported by a 3/4" bolt.

I thought that might be one of the main issue. I have several tons of wood pellets on my back deck overlooking a 20 acre feild full of woodchucks. I started using them as a rest for my .204 and was amazed at how dead steady I could get on target. The feild is not full anymore.

I'll get some bags for the bench and work on that.

One more question on the bipod:
It sounds like you are saying to angle the legs away from you a bit - is that right?

Thanks again
Steve