Shooting Position

[steveokanevo]

Been trying to practice up for a Newfoundland Moose Hunt. My prone and sitting positions are good to go using sticks, bipod, pack ect. 300 yds and beyond. My standing shot leaves something to be desired off hand and with sticks. It wouldn’t be an issue if I had support for the buttstock. I’m practicing at 200 yds 90% on a 2’x2’ box. Just curious if this the most common shot on a moose or if I should be focusing elsewhere. As bad as I am it couldn’t hurt to practice it but man it’s frustrating. Any advice is appreciated. First moose hunt. Thanks.

 

[EdP]

Dry fire, dry fire, dry fire. Personally, 100 yds would be my limit off hand, and that would be without buck fever in the equation.

If you watch any of the hunting shows shot in Africa, the PH often has a light tripod/sticks with a front and rear support that he sets up for the hunter. If others say you need to be able to shoot off hand, take a look at what is available.

 

[Pochuck]

Whenever standing I always try to have a tree/rock nearby to rest the rifle. I feel like carrying tall shooting sticks would be optimal but through moose country would be a PITA. To practice try getting your heart rate up and then calming yourself down using breathing techniques then squeeze off shots while standing

 

[Robinhood21]

Of the 5 bulls I've been a part of, 3 have been taken in the prone position and 2 in the sitting & resting on shooting sticks position.