Thread: Sling vs Shooting Sticks Hunting

I use a variety of positions, depending on the lay of the land. For off hand, a very old position I was shown years ago, involving a locked elbow and resting the rifle on the fist. Also find a heavier rifle more steady. Also, I have noticed the longer you aim, the more you miss. As soon as I have a good sight picture, I squeeze that trigger.

Originally Posted by Magnetite

When you're out hunting and have to take a shot sitting or kneeling. Do you use a sling, shooting sticks, or unsupported? Do shooting sticks give enough of an advantage over a sling to lug around?

(a) I don’t use shooting sticks
(b) I usually remove the sling ( qd fittings) when hunting.
(c) so I’m no help to you at all!

Originally Posted by Bol Tackshin

Well, wince you asked, @ Eat Meater - slings are cheaper to feed than rifles, and if you use a 6.5mm stone, very powerful and accurate. They also don't require licensing just yet, but if you have to register it in the future, you can add a serial number with a sharpie.

I'd probably use a 30mm stone or a 12mm lead sinker if that's ok by you.

Identify your target beyond all doubt because you never miss (right?) and I'll be missed.

sticks are in a weird spot for me. I'll shoot off my mustering stick if i have to but most of my shooting falls under:

really close, no time to set up a stick or:
far off, plenty of time to set up a nice prone position.

I hardly ever use a bipod now though, its never bloody high enough to see over the tussocks

Originally Posted by Shearer

Depends on the type f shooting you are doing but IMO yes. I use stick a lot now. Much more stable.

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