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Post by deertracker on Aug 26, 2015 14:06:09 GMT -5
I've never hunted with handguns and all the shooting I've done with them has been offhand. So when I practice off of a rest with my new sbh 44mag, should I not allow the butt to rest on a hard surface, not rest the barrel on anything, etc? I just don't want to practice in a way that will cause me to be inconsistent.
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Post by magnumwheelman on Aug 26, 2015 14:36:18 GMT -5
I've been handgun hunting for years ( mostly with Contenders ) I always try to use a "field rest" in that I try to brace my hands or arms on something... I have, if shooting a 14" Contender, rested my fore end on a branch or other steady horizontal surface before... I've begun making the switch to revolver... curious what the others have to say what works for the revolver...
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Post by kings6 on Aug 26, 2015 14:47:30 GMT -5
Look for David Bradshawa posts on the S&W k-22. He gives a great photo esay on shooting revolvers of rests and you would be hard pressed to get better information from one of this countries best revolver shots.
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Post by Odin on Aug 26, 2015 17:42:40 GMT -5
Look for David Bradshawa posts on the S&W k-22. He gives a great photo esay on shooting revolvers of rests and you would be hard pressed to get better information from one of this countries best revolver shots. You can find that thread here. |
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Post by deertracker on Aug 26, 2015 19:29:06 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Anyone have any other tips or equipment to use?
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Post by COR on Aug 27, 2015 7:12:51 GMT -5
I only shoot from field position (even at the range) and I don't like to carry extra crap like shooting sticks. I don't use a bench for handguns except on rare occasions. My favorite field position is the classic sitting position rested between the knees. To address your specific question, I never let the butt touch anything or the barrel for that matter, never hard on hard (butt and the bench).
I practice like I play for the most part as punching holes in paper does nothing for me and field shots are much more challenging and realistic for hunting or taking walks with a gun. You'll see difference in impact too. BTW, there is nothing wrong with paper punching I just don't enjoy it or have the time currently to do both.
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