Thread: Insight / Discussion RE magnum calibres for mountain rifle

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

Another thought is around strength, the strength to hold the rifle up without moving / shaking while waiting for the shot. As a general rule the best offhand shot hunters I have seen have been great big strong blokes who could grip the rifle like a grizzly bear. I used to have a job that made me very strong in the arms and holding weight up. It certainly helped with holding a rifle. Nothing wrong with doing exercise to improve that ability to hold the arms up, just like a boxer training with heavy gloves.

Interesting. This would go against the theory that lighter rifles are harder to shoot off hand? A strong person would perceive the same rifle lighter than a weaker person?
To me it is all about balance and how a rifle comes up.
Close your eyes and bring your rifle to your shoulder. When you open your eyes is the scope in exactly the right place to make a shot?