Thread: The dinner plate challenge

Originally Posted by dannyb

Ummmm I do shoot in the field off my bipod so that is an "actual field position"

I disagree with bipods being a common field shot, if we look at PRS type matches they use improvised field positions to test a shooters ability to adapt. Adapt to situations that arise in the field. Anyone can shoot off a bipod so it isnt really a test or challenge. What is a challenge is shooting across a sea of Matagouri or from a window in a scrub face, situations where even a 500mm Harris doesn't work

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

I disagree with bipods being a common field shot, if we look at PRS type matches they use improvised field positions to test a shooters ability to adapt. Adapt to situations that arise in the field. Anyone can shoot off a bipod so it isnt really a test or challenge. What is a challenge is shooting across a sea of Matagouri or from a window in a scrub face, situations where even a 500mm Harris doesn't work

Disagree all you like, plenty of people can and do use bipods for hunting. I would suggest fewer would attempt a standing 100y shot.
I'm just as happy shooting sitting or prone over my pack, have had to resort to that due to long tussock.
I've only ever shot 2 deer standing 1 at 30-40 yards and 1 at less than 20y......honestly I'd rather shoot at 200y off a rest /bipod or otherwise.

Originally Posted by dannyb

Disagree all you like, plenty of people can and do use bipods for hunting. I would suggest fewer would attempt a standing 100y shot.
I'm just as happy shooting sitting or prone over my pack, have had to resort to that due to long tussock.
I've only ever shot 2 deer standing 1 at 30-40 yards and 1 at less than 20y......honestly I'd rather shoot at 200y off a rest /bipod or otherwise.

Hmm, well for me I'm going back to shooting everything inside 100 with subsonics when I'm hunting by myself

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

Hmm, well for me I'm going back to shooting everything inside 100 with subsonics when I'm hunting by myself

Have you ever shot something large with a subsonic? 100 is pretty far with a subsonic for someone that gunshots prone from 100m

Originally Posted by PerazziSC3

Have you ever shot something large with a subsonic? 100 is pretty far with a subsonic for someone that gunshots prone from 100m

Yes quite right re gutshot and to be honest I dont know how that happened, but I can only think that despite having time and being careful there must have been some obstruction near the stag that the bullet touched. Large with subs - up to Elk on the farm and fallow and reds wild with 300gr but subs now are 405gr. It is pretty easy to shoot rabbits at 50 -60 standing with a 22 so a deer at 100 is even easier, it's all just practice. Commercial shooters get very good some of them are stunning shots. Have posted this old photo before, cant post any new photos 44 subs

I will be taking a plate with my cold barrelled shooting stick next time im at the range for sure. It should be interesting

Given my rifle is sighted in at 200 I usually have a couple of shots at this distance to check the zero and then extend out the range.

This idea has pricked my interest tho so me next time its first shot at the plate 400y.

I will be using the bipod tho as I invariably do in the field/hunting situation....for me it is not about the test/challenge but about using the best tools i have available to execute the most accurate/humane kill possible !!

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

Anyone can shoot off a bipod so it isnt really a test or challenge.

Note... I am not a bush hunter





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