Thread: Let's see your DIY shooting rests for longer shots in the bush

Originally Posted by superdiver

Attachment 112873 500yd clearings in the kawekas. Shooting off a dead tree stump that was perfect sitting height. Too bad I couldn't hit the sika on dusk haha

That bush in the distance looks an unholy distance away. I would have guessed it was 800 M.

Originally Posted by Hewie

I remember seeing a photo of a rest used in rusa country which was a length of branch suspended by ropes - a bit like a heavy swing or trapeze. Perhaps useful when lying down and using your backpack doesn't give enough elevation. Anyone tried that?

No. Sounds interesting.

I was just going to use a waratah or something like that.

Originally Posted by 300wsm for life

Do people no longer practise the art of free standing shots without rests?

The shot I missed was 173 M away. I was aiming up hill and the ground was sloping down hill. I used my knees but want something better.