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On two different African hunting shows on TV, I have seen something new. When shooting from shooting sticks, the PH stands next to you and you steady your right elbow on his shoulder. Looks like a good idea. Regards, Terry  Msasi haogopi mwiba [A hunter is not afraid of thorns] | ||
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Any shooting position will be stabilized considerably by employing a (solid) rest for the elbow on your trigger arm. I have used this option quite a few times - both from standing or sitting positions. A roe buck at about 200 yds from a sitting position in the Czech Republic some years back springs to mind. The guides shoulder really made the shot very possible, and although the buck disappeared at the shot, we found him just inside the treeline. The guide should remember to plug his ears, if possible - at least the one facing the shooter. - mike ********************* The rifle is a noble weapon... It entices its bearer into primeval forests, into mountains and deserts untenanted by man. - Horace Kephart | |||
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Terry, I only tried it once and did not like it...may have been the PH's error as I think this style was new to him also. I now had his movements, breathing, heartbeat to deal with also, besides my own. We both probably needed practice. The method I came to like was actually setting the two sticks offset while lining the rifle up correctly in the sticks and then twisting it towards the game. The cradle took a lot tighter grip on the rifle - at least I thought so and was happier, so I guess that it what counts. Just personal opinion and not very much practice/expertise. Fred | |||
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I'm with Fred. I prefer to be in full control of the shooting sticks myself. | |||
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I agree that buttstock control is absolutely essential to accurate shooting. The guy who supports both the forend and buttstock with sandbags at the bench will out shoot the guy with only a forend support every single time. However, for what it's worth another human body in the equation, in my experience can often make things worse. Unless the person offering to play "gun rest" has a hold of something solid to steady themselves I don't consider it a good option. | |||
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I would be ashamed to use shooting sticks in Africa. Before my one and only trip to Africa (for buff) I had learned to shoot a 375H&h offhand. I probably fired about 1500 rounds so that I could put my shots in a 6" circle at 50 yards and to do so rapidly with a bolt action. At a departure dinner ( for me) in Harare, I learned from PHs that their biggest complaint was that clients just didn't "set up" quickly enough - and they were talking about plains game! A dangerous animal desreves to be faced by a hunter with a rifle in his hands -and not shot like fish in a barrel. (Sorry,guys,I may not be an old African hand but I do know what is hunting (since I did it for over fifty years) -and what is shooting fish in a barrel. If you're not a good enough shot to take the game by an offhand shot (or even kneeling) maybe some practice is in order. | |||
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I am going on a plains game hunt ( my first) in aug. 06 I have shot 25 or so whitetail deer and am a good ( not best) shot. I feel that if I need to I can confidently shoot off hand at 100 or so yards. I know I can shoot better supported sticks, keeling ect. most people can( probly all if truth be told) if time allows I will shoot from sticks ( No other human contact for me please) I will have fired many practice rounds from each postion. My 2 cents. | |||
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My first thougt is how much I hate to shoot from the shoulder of someone. That is the most unstable thing I can remember trying so this new technique does not give me an urge to try  | |||
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