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<blockquote data-quote="Andy Backus" data-source="post: 1183243" data-attributes="member: 22127"><p>We have found that the key to long range shooting on steep, uneven terrain is to create a solid rear rest (in addition to whatever you use as your front rest). In our shooting classes with Non-Typical Outfitters we work on lots of interesting techniques using all sorts of different shooting sticks and tripods as the front rest. Most of the different front rests work fine. The key is to figure out how to provide a rock-solid rear rest too. </p><p></p><p>The Hog Saddles are cool but for longer shots a rear rest is still often needed, and if you need a rear rest anyway then the fact that the Hog Saddle clamps your gun in isn't really significant - IMO. </p><p></p><p>When using a tripod as my front (or rear) rest I prefer a leather rest. <a href="http://www.ultrec.com/images/large/qc_ler.JPG" target="_blank"><u>This one is made by Ultrec</u></a> but there are others out there. I feel like this setup provides a more typical and repeatable free-recoil situation than the Hog Saddle type clamp.</p><p></p><p>Often we are able to get rock-solid for long range shots on steep terrain with 2-legged shooting sticks in the front as long as we are able to create a solid rear rest. </p><p></p><p>After setting up your shooting sticks or tripod in front, lean back into the steep hillside and build up support behind your shoulder and under your right armpit. We will use a pack (or multiple packs), rock, stump, log, etc to create the support. Then use something soft as the rest the rifle stock rests on such as a rear bag, small roll-top dry sack, rolled up socks, etc. </p><p></p><p>Try a bunch of different ideas and PRACTICE a lot with them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy Backus, post: 1183243, member: 22127"] We have found that the key to long range shooting on steep, uneven terrain is to create a solid rear rest (in addition to whatever you use as your front rest). In our shooting classes with Non-Typical Outfitters we work on lots of interesting techniques using all sorts of different shooting sticks and tripods as the front rest. Most of the different front rests work fine. The key is to figure out how to provide a rock-solid rear rest too. The Hog Saddles are cool but for longer shots a rear rest is still often needed, and if you need a rear rest anyway then the fact that the Hog Saddle clamps your gun in isn't really significant - IMO. When using a tripod as my front (or rear) rest I prefer a leather rest. [URL="http://www.ultrec.com/images/large/qc_ler.JPG"][U]This one is made by Ultrec[/U][/URL] but there are others out there. I feel like this setup provides a more typical and repeatable free-recoil situation than the Hog Saddle type clamp. Often we are able to get rock-solid for long range shots on steep terrain with 2-legged shooting sticks in the front as long as we are able to create a solid rear rest. After setting up your shooting sticks or tripod in front, lean back into the steep hillside and build up support behind your shoulder and under your right armpit. We will use a pack (or multiple packs), rock, stump, log, etc to create the support. Then use something soft as the rest the rifle stock rests on such as a rear bag, small roll-top dry sack, rolled up socks, etc. Try a bunch of different ideas and PRACTICE a lot with them. [/QUOTE]
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