Looking for some input.
Our elk spot requires shooting across a canyon from a steep hillside where it is nearly impossible to set up prone. The elk go through the far side anywhere from 400-800 yards, with 500-600 being the most common shot. In years past we did our best to set up on the hillside over a boulder and our bag and that was ok for 300-450. Last year we brought up a Bog Pod tripod and that was better. It worked for 2 elk at 400-500 yards, but I tried it at 700 and missed several times. While it felt good and steady, the results say otherwise. For background, I am not a super experienced long range shooter like many on here, but I did shoot steel out to 800 yards several times before the season and felt very comfortable in making hits at 800, but that was always prone. The difference seems to be in being able to get a real solid rear rest.
Any recommendations or suggestions shooting positions on those longer shots? I do plan on practicing more this year with the tripod.
A buddy suggested that I go up there before the season and carve out a shooting pad on the hillside so I could shoot prone.
Our elk spot requires shooting across a canyon from a steep hillside where it is nearly impossible to set up prone. The elk go through the far side anywhere from 400-800 yards, with 500-600 being the most common shot. In years past we did our best to set up on the hillside over a boulder and our bag and that was ok for 300-450. Last year we brought up a Bog Pod tripod and that was better. It worked for 2 elk at 400-500 yards, but I tried it at 700 and missed several times. While it felt good and steady, the results say otherwise. For background, I am not a super experienced long range shooter like many on here, but I did shoot steel out to 800 yards several times before the season and felt very comfortable in making hits at 800, but that was always prone. The difference seems to be in being able to get a real solid rear rest.
Any recommendations or suggestions shooting positions on those longer shots? I do plan on practicing more this year with the tripod.
A buddy suggested that I go up there before the season and carve out a shooting pad on the hillside so I could shoot prone.
