Are shooting sticks a newer item on safari?

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06 April 2008, 04:20

jetdrvr

Are shooting sticks a newer item on safari?

If you are speaking of me, you're mistaken. Like the old guy on the TV series used to say, "No brag. Just fact." Hell, I thought anyone going after DG can shoot to those quals. Maybe I'm the one who is mistaken.

06 April 2008, 04:43

mho

quote:
Originally posted by jetdrvr:
No argument there. I practice mainly offhand, but any advantage I can get to avoid wounding an animal or watching a $2500.00 trophy fee lope off into the bush is one I'll take. I practice on monopods, bipods, and tripods. I also will shoot off a back pack, a tree limb, a log, or a rock. It's all about shot placement and any help I can get, I'll take.

Not particularly. In fact I thought the above was a good indication of a sensible and practical approach to field shooting.

- mike

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The rifle is a noble weapon... It entices its bearer into primeval forests, into mountains and deserts untenanted by man. - Horace Kephart

06 April 2008, 04:47

jetdrvr

quote:
Originally posted by mho:
quote:
Originally posted by jetdrvr:
No argument there. I practice mainly offhand, but any advantage I can get to avoid wounding an animal or watching a $2500.00 trophy fee lope off into the bush is one I'll take. I practice on monopods, bipods, and tripods. I also will shoot off a back pack, a tree limb, a log, or a rock. It's all about shot placement and any help I can get, I'll take.

Not particularly. In fact I thought the above was a good indication of a sensible and practical approach to field shooting.

- mike

Works for me.