If you are bench shooting a rifle that it's primary purpose is for hunting you should recreate your hunting hold on the bench.
This is what I do.
I use a Harris bi-pod under the front because I usually shoot off of sticks, and a sandbag under the rear of the stock. I hold the fore end of the stock pulling it into my shoulder simulating the real thing. I wrap my right hand around the pistol grip as well to simulate a true hunting hold.
I am sure the way you put different pressures on the rifle will effect it's POI. The main thing to remember besides shooting regularly, when bench shooting is consistency of method will produce the best groups.
Charlie
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