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Old 12-22-2014, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Bushleague View Post
The other variable, at least for me, is that ability to find and use a steady shooting position. In the terrain I hunt being able to shoot from a prone position off of a bipod or other rest is like winning the lottery, even being able to shoot from a seated position off of shooting sticks is rare. If almost all my shots need to be made offhand or kneeling due to slash, tall grass, or underbrush there is very little point to rigging up a rifle for long range shooting. Even a using a "flat shooter" has limited value a lot of the time.
I van shoot off hand at 500 with my set up, providing I have a clear shot in open terrain. No problem!