Thread: Taupo range

Originally Posted by Bagheera

Four position unsupported is the basis for hunting. Often you use a rest or have to improvise of course, but you can only do that well once you can do the basics on the range. An average competent range shooter will be a good shot out hunting. Even someone who's just done a couple of seasons smallbore (22 prone w sling and aperture sights) has a big head start out on the hill.

Greetings @Bagheera,
Agreed. The .22RF also teaches follow through due to long barrel time. Any tendency to snatch the shot shows up on the target. Endless practice either prone or from a bench with a bipod or rest and a rear bag helps little for short to medium range hunting. It may help for longer range shooting if done at longer range like FTR and similar disciplines. 4P shooting as in the NZDA comps seems to have faded to the point of non existence in some areas in some parts of the country like Hawkes Bay to my regret.
Regards Grandpamac.