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Hunting in autumn/winter vs hunting in spring/summer in Italy. Animals disappearing in grass, hunting style, bipods
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<blockquote data-quote="memtb" data-source="post: 2829916" data-attributes="member: 75451"><p>What you are experiencing is the very (actually one of several) reason that I do not use a bipod!</p><p></p><p> Unless the hunter hunts/shoots from the exact spot every time….he/she needs to be prepared for higher obstructions, possibly extreme land contours (impossible to shoot down a steep grade with a bipod), quick/easy to deploy, ect.</p><p></p><p> These situations are what makes quality shooting sticks very desirable! I use (my homemade) shooting sticks which are pretty darn stiff, fairly lightweight, and can be used as a walking stick. Much lighter and more practical than tall tripods that are designed for shooting from a standing position…..and I dare say more accurate! Yes a bipod is a bit more stable…..but useless if you can make the shot.</p><p></p><p> I believe that there is a post from Len Backus (916 yards from a sitting position) at the start of this part of the forum…..proving that a shooter can do pretty good from sticks! </p><p></p><p> My longest shot, to date, was an Antelope @ 430 yards, several elk at around 400 yards, and a coyote just shy of 300 yards. My wife has taken several elk and a bear (ranged @ 378) at and around 400 yards. I don't claim to be the marksman than many on this forum are, but to summarize shooting sticks…..they simply work! memtb</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="memtb, post: 2829916, member: 75451"] What you are experiencing is the very (actually one of several) reason that I do not use a bipod! Unless the hunter hunts/shoots from the exact spot every time….he/she needs to be prepared for higher obstructions, possibly extreme land contours (impossible to shoot down a steep grade with a bipod), quick/easy to deploy, ect. These situations are what makes quality shooting sticks very desirable! I use (my homemade) shooting sticks which are pretty darn stiff, fairly lightweight, and can be used as a walking stick. Much lighter and more practical than tall tripods that are designed for shooting from a standing position…..and I dare say more accurate! Yes a bipod is a bit more stable…..but useless if you can make the shot. I believe that there is a post from Len Backus (916 yards from a sitting position) at the start of this part of the forum…..proving that a shooter can do pretty good from sticks! My longest shot, to date, was an Antelope @ 430 yards, several elk at around 400 yards, and a coyote just shy of 300 yards. My wife has taken several elk and a bear (ranged @ 378) at and around 400 yards. I don’t claim to be the marksman than many on this forum are, but to summarize shooting sticks…..they simply work! memtb [/QUOTE]
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