Tips for getting a steady shot in the backcountry.

[Jason Snyder]

Always surprises me how many people wont shoot offhand

I do, but I feel in the field I’d pretty well limit it to 100 yards.

 

[zdoyle123]

Of course there are times when I can get prone in the backcountry in the mountainous terrain and I almost always make the shot. There have been a few times lately where I just can't seem to get as steady as I want. I've used trekking poles, bipods but If I can't get prone my shooting range diminishes by at least half.

Anyone got any tips or tricks or equipment out there that has worked for you? I would love to hear it. Thank you so much!

I have some little contraption that allows my trekking poles to lock together and form shooting sticks. Wiser Precision makes it. Pretty slick. Seated position, rifle on the sticks, pack under my chest and right elbow like a rear rest. Very solid.

 

[Happy Antelope]

I have about 15 in stock right now if anyone needs one.

 

[MulemanMT]

I use shooting sticks, rest against a tree or sit down and put my elbows on my knees. I lay down and use my pack as a rest if the snow is not to deep sometimes too.