Many if not most will venture into the deer woods this weekend and plan on shooting their deer from an unsupported position. Some will use there deer stand with their elbows while others will try to lean against a tree. Some even think it's unmanly to kill a deer other than free handing it.
Sadly, some will have to share stories about the big one that got away clean or worse yet, wounded. Thick clothing, heavy triggers and adrenaline all work against a precise shot. Distance adds to the equation. Here are some guidelines to consider and maximum ranges.
1. Unsupported-sitting 50 yds
2. Partially supported front of rifle, sitting 75 yds
3. Supported front and back sitting 100-150 yds
4. Prone on a bipod 150-250 yds
5. Prone on a bipod and rear back 250-350 yds
Consider that 1/10,000 of an inch in movement is worth 1 MOA. At 350 yards that's equal to 3.5 inches roughly.
I take a trigger stick into my climber and shove it into my boot. Using this with my elbows on the top of the climber gives me a stable position.
Best of luck this weekend!
