Barricade stop when hunting

[guitarpreston]

On the muzzleloader chassis I built, I stuck an area 419 barricade stop on the rail. I like it theoretically, however, not 100% sure how handy it will be in the field hunting. Obviously, I can make up scenarios but realistically, I am going to try to shoot off my bipod, tripod, and pack in that order if possible. I can pull it off and save 2-3oz or leave it, not the end of the world either way.
Have you ever been in a situation where you wished you had one or were glad you did? Pushed up against a log or limb etc where some extra contact helped maybe

 

[Steve300xcw]

No

 

[Tanner]

I can’t imagine a scenario where I’d want it on there. 99% of my hunting shots are prone off of a backpack or sitting, with the rifle on trekking poles and I grip the forearm lightly in that situation… I’m a big fan of bringing less stuff rather than more in the field though.

 

[guitarpreston]

Looks like my instincts were right and its coming off! More likely to have to throw up a fast off hand shot than use a stop.

 

[ChrisA]

No, and I use nearly anything I can to help steady the rifle. Last December I shot a whitetail at 100 yards, rifle rested on top of a 5" wooden fence post with no barricade stop. Although, two years ago I used a game changer bag to steady my smokeless muzzleloader for a 346 yard shot but that was extremely close to home and I certainly wouldn't be carrying a gamechanger very far.

I have a little honey hole that I've killed multiple deer and a cat at 150 to 200 yards while using a T post and/or a strand of barbed wire to steady the rifle, I do use the sling to pull into the post though. Come to think of it, I shot positional matches for three years without a barricade stop and was somewhat competitive.

If you have a barricade stop, you probably know how to build a solid shooting position without one. That said, it's your outfit and if you want to carry it and have it attached to your rifle then go for it.