a few quick questions

dar 1993

Hi all only started shooting recently i have a .22 weirauch hw 100 air rifle and have been fairly successful so far but missing a few bunnies aswell. first of all fitted a bi pod to the gun its a 9" to 13" and still find it to low to get a shot now the grass is very high and when its cut i might be a help in some fields but still in a few fields that are being grazed its to low are shooting sticks better or just a good steady hand?. Secondly was looking at getting camo gear is it any help when it comes to rabbits or only really for game?

Cheers Darragh

the scudd

hi a good set of shooting sticks are the job, as for cammo i,m afraid its more a gimmick,

rugermk3

shooting sticks are great , take the bipod and use the sticks , go on to you tube there`s an irish making sticks he`s from the north I made the same sticks and there a great job nice and light 2

garv123

the scudd wrote: »

hi a good set of shooting sticks are the job, as for cammo i,m afraid its more a gimmick,

Dark coloured clothes is all you need and cover your face if you like, but movement will be a much bigger factor than your clothes.

cookimonster

Take what ever steady rest you can, bipods, sticks, walls, banks etc. It's about getting that humane shot on target and bringing home the bag.
Sticks are great but can take some getting use to, stick with it, practice shooting off them and deploying them quietly. After a while you'll find you won't go afield without them.
Two 6 foot green garden poles either drilled and fixed with a bolt 8-10 inches down from the top or fixed with inner tube will do. You can add bits of rubber or foam to prevent them clattering off themselves when walking.

Mackcon

I got a set of the longer legged bipod goes up to 26 " great job

Mackcon

Also beware of cheap noisy cammo , after that anything to break up your outline is fine

brian67

sticks will not make you a better shot practice off your shoulder at a few targets and when you feel that you are good enough out to the fields with ya happy hunting

sniperman

the scudd wrote: »

hi a good set of shooting sticks are the job, as for cammo i,m afraid its more a gimmick,

+1

p_mac

+1 on the long legged bi pod!

have a set on the .223 for a bit of foxing. Just get you up that bit extra when you need it!

everypenny

When it comes to camo don't worry about it too much.


Breaking up your outline is a nice to have but walking through a field in a ghille suit isn't fun and will draw looks.


Make sure that what you wear doesn't contrast the surroundings you're in. Use ditches and scrub to mask you as you move, if you have the sky or a gap in a ditch behind you you'll stand out like a donkeys.


Keep movement to a minimum as that will draw the eye of your quarry quicker then anything.


Noise, especially at night will make them run. Try to keep your noise to a minimum. Use background noise (passing cars, trains or aircraft) to help you move if needs be.


Wear a hat or scarf over your face to hide the reflection of your head/face, especially if you're after birds.

brian67

everypenny wrote: »

When it comes to camo don't worry about it too much.


Breaking up your outline is a nice to have but walking through a field in a ghille suit isn't fun and will draw looks.


Make sure that what you wear doesn't contrast the surroundings you're in. Use ditches and scrub to mask you as you move, if you have the sky or a gap in a ditch behind you you'll stand out like a donkeys.


Keep movement to a minimum as that will draw the eye of your quarry quicker then anything.


Noise, especially at night will make them run. Try to keep your noise to a minimum. Use background noise (passing cars, trains or aircraft) to help you move if needs be.


Wear a hat or scarf over your face to hide the reflection of your head/face, especially if you're after birds.

well said common seance

dar 1993

Thanks for the replies lads think il make a set of shooting stick after seen a good video on youtube well worth a try anyway

Cheers Darragh

Nightforce 65X55

everypenny wrote: »

When it comes to camo don't worry about it too much.


Breaking up your outline is a nice to have but walking through a field in a ghille suit isn't fun and will draw looks.


Make sure that what you wear doesn't contrast the surroundings you're in. Use ditches and scrub to mask you as you move, if you have the sky or a gap in a ditch behind you you'll stand out like a donkeys.


Keep movement to a minimum as that will draw the eye of your quarry quicker then anything.


Noise, especially at night will make them run. Try to keep your noise to a minimum. Use background noise (passing cars, trains or aircraft) to help you move if needs be.


Wear a hat or scarf over your face to hide the reflection of your head/face, especially if you're after birds.

Well stated , movement is the key , use your surroundings , Hedges, trees, gorse, long grass, anything that will keep your intended prey from seeing you, and as for a good set of sticks . Up to a couple of weeks ago I hated carrying the extra bulk of a set of sticks, but a friend of mine brought out a set and shot a Magpie @ 267 yards . So now Im converted , A good set of sticks is definitely worth the hassle.

One other very important thing , Cover your hands, buy a pair of camo gloves . If you are pointing to something or swatting migges the movement of your un covered hands can represent an alarm to some animals and at best will make them look directly at you , and it can bring that hunt to an abrupt halt.

everypenny

The thing I'll say about the gloves though is to cut a slit on the pad side of the index finger on your shooting hand glove so that you can fold it back, stick your index finger through the slit (no jokes please) and place your pad directly onto the trigger.
When shooting, consistency is the key. The same thing every time. If you zero, practice or target shoot without gloves then you shouldn't shoot at game with gloves. The padding in the finger will change the way you pull the trigger.
I know it sounds like I'm nit picking but you wouldn't practice running in runners and then do a marathon in boots.

fabwing

shooting sticks are very useful in the field, better accuracy and humane dispatch of quarry


Cheers Darragh[/QUOTE]

dar 1993

ye sticks really are the job out last night for the first time using sticks shot four rabbits all head shots and clean kills made a huge difference for steadying up on the target