Long Range Spot and Stalk Rest

[TX_Kevin]

What kind of field rest do you guys use for 400+ yard shots? I am a bowhunter trying to work out long range shooting as I get nearer to my pronghorn hunt.

My first thought was to lay down and use the bipod. But I am not sure I can clear the scrub brush and grasses.

[The Chadillac]

I solid tree, or long shooting sticks and sit down. Should be good for 400. Prone would be best if possible.

[TX_Kevin]

I solid tree, or long shooting sticks and sit down. Should be good for 400. Prone would be best if possible.

The shooting sticks seem like they would be a little unstable for a solid 400 to 500 yard shot.

[RShockley]

I typically use my pack to get into stable positions. Sometimes that is prone while others it is a sitting or kneeling. The biggest thing is to got to the range and test a few things out and see what works best for you. The only times I really spot and stalk hunt are when I am also backpack hunting so using the pack was a simple solution. I typically take my pack every time I go to the range so I can get some practice with it being used as my rest. The idea of using a tree is a seldom useful tactic as I rarely find a suitable tree at the right height or angle needed. You end up in a new awkward position every time you try it. At least with using the pack you can practice with it as much as possible so it feels familiar when you need to make that difficult shot. I have not tried the shooting sticks as I don't like having to carry the extra weight of thing that is only going to be used for a single purpose.

[RLUM]

Reaper rest and the tripod they sell.

[JakeGraves]

You are 20 minutes away from the best PRS range in Texas. I would suggest looking up CCC and hiring some training. 4-600 is an easy hit once you understand and implement some basic principles.

[captainsling]

Primos Trigger stick works for me. The 3 leg version. Shot one at 406 on sticks after a mile long walk up hill. Had to wait for my heart to slow a bit before the shot.

[TX_Kevin]

You are 20 minutes away from the best PRS range in Texas. I would suggest looking up CCC and hiring some training. 4-600 is an easy hit once you understand and implement some basic principles.

I was there today. I don't have a problem on a bench. I am confident I can make those shots prone too, but if scrub brush is in the way, prone won't help.

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[TX_Kevin]

Primos Trigger stick works for me. The 3 leg version. Shot one at 406 on sticks after a mile long walk up hill. Had to wait for my heart to slow a bit before the shot.

That is what I am looking for.

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[RShockley]

You are 20 minutes away from the best PRS range in Texas. I would suggest looking up CCC and hiring some training. 4-600 is an easy hit once you understand and implement some basic principles.

Such a nice place to go shoot.

[Austin]

I like the tripod version of the bog pod better than the primos trigger stick for sitting but a I also have a two legged set of homemade shooting sticks. Once you learn to lock in with the sticks, sling and your body they can be very stable.

[DesertDug]

In, on the same quest. There is the hog saddle and pig saddle. Magpal makes an adaptor for m-lock forarms. I have a nice light weight video camera tripod for the base already.
Leaning towards the pig saddle seems like the least amount of investment and good reviews.

Thought about the primos triger stick in the bi pod version but for a few more dollars get one that grips the riffle and came be set up for kneeing shoots.


Looking to here what others are using. Great OP- Kevin

[Raider4044]

I have a Pig Saddle on a Slik 700 DX Tripod. Super Solid Setup for about $250.

[TX_Kevin]

I have a Pig Saddle on a Slik 700 DX Tripod. Super Solid Setup for about $250.

I am definitely going to have to look that up.

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[TX_Kevin]

I have a Pig Saddle on a Slik 700 DX Tripod. Super Solid Setup for about $250.

How far have you shot successfully with that setup. By the way, Googling that was interesting.

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