Tips for getting a steady shot in the backcountry.

[GSPHUNTER]

When I'm shooting off my shooting stick, I try to find a stationary object like a small tree to rest the stick against. Doing that makes for a much more steady shot. Other than that just do lots of shooting, or even dry firing from all positions.

 

[SloppyJ]

This is the biggest reason I signed up for the S2H class. I want to reduce the learning curve and get some tips to become faster at it.

Right now i use a tripod but setup is SLOW and not very likely if it's a quick opportunity so I don't want to rely on it. Lots of good advice here so far.

 

[Bubblehide]

I typically shoot off my backpack while sitting. I have also shot from a tripod using an arca rail on my rifle. Both work well. But as has been pointed out, you need to practice in terrain like you hunt in. In many cases, speed and efficiency makes the difference between harvesting an animal, or watching it walk out of site. I also practice standing shots, as I often take such while hunting pigs.

 

[Marble]

My longest shot was off my backpack leaned against a tree. 640 yards. 2 hits, 1 miss. I've done this a few times where the pack is leaving against a tree and in shooting up hill. Works fairly well.

Most of the time, it's just placing my rifle against against the tree. Killed several animals put to 500 with this method.

I have used my bipod several times, taking my bino case off and making a rear rest out of it. This works really well, but it takes time, movement a little fine tuning.

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[elkliver]

has anyone tried cutting 2 18 or 24 inch pieces of 1/2 inch PVC to put bipod legs in when shooting in tall grass or brush? I need to get out and try it but it seems like you might still be able to put pressure and load the bipod. put the pack at the rear