Varmint shooting question

[Jeff A]

Mr rig.

 

[IMMORTAL]

Since I started shooting ground hogs from the prone position,I always have a rear bag. I use a Harris 9-13 swivel,notched legs up front.

Here is a pic of a typical set up for me. I put my rear bag,rangefinder,camera,water,and anything else I need into the storage bag under the seat of my chair.

 

[searcher]

Catshooter: My post was intended for those who shoot far out enough to allow them to be a bit leisurely about setting up and don't find the prone position to always be the best. As for setting up, takes about 20 seconds. If those critters are too fast for you :'(

 

[CatShooter]

Catshooter: My post was intended for those who shoot far out enough to allow them to be a bit leisurely about setting up and don't find the prone position to always be the best. As for setting up, takes about 20 seconds. If those critters are too fast for you :'(

You live in Calif... bring your stuff to New England and let me know how you do.

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

 

[AckleymanII]

We found the trick was to use a light field pack, I carried rear bag filled with plastic balls(loose), a rubberized tarp to lay on(keeps the bug and ants off of you, easier to find the empties when you eject them), ammo, range finder, binoculars, drink, and eats. We hiked for quite a ways. I also carried a small screw together cleaning rod in case of emergencies along with a very small amount of cleaning equipment in the First Aid Kit(guns). A small leatherman on our belt was handy at times. This was for Idaho shooting, and we would stay out for 5-6 hours at a time. Often I carried a long and short bi pod due to different shooting conditions. What ever we did, we never forgot the Deet, those yellow flies and no see um knats will eat you alive. The pack was not a huge thing, and we knew how to keep things to a bare minimum.

Pard and I took turns spotting and shooting. One of us would carry a camo painted Al beach chair to sit in. Sitting up for hours on end with no back support is a killer.

All of this sounds like a lot of crap, but we moved often at times, and stayed put for long periods. Many, many times, we were out all day long, with some pretty long hikes around lava flows and hay fields. We had to get away to some areas hidden from normal view points.

Most of our weight was in the ammo, of course along with the fluids to drink.

 

[searcher]

Catshooter: Point taken. Here, we move from field to field and can often sit for anywhere from 5 minutes to five hours, depending upon critter numbers AND are typically shooting an average of 300 yards at critters that will eventually come out of their holes to play. Still, sitting down comfortably beats a crooked neck after a few hours and the view is far superior. At least for some of us old geezers.

 

[CatShooter]

Catshooter:

[...] At least for some of us old geezers.

I hear that!!

 

[Webster]

RE: OHIO VARMINT SHOOTER

I use a Harris bipod up front. Like others said I don't want to carry a bag around. Never used a bag in the field but the problem I see is it isn't adjustable. You have to quickly lower or raise the butt of the stock out of the position you would really like to compensate for the distance. You may have to raise or lower the butt of the stock several inches to get on target. Also have to compensate for how level the ground is (uphill/down hill). Never had an accuracy problem in the field holding the stock out of the ideal position. I seldom shot past 350 yds. Bags out of the question with shooting sticks to get over tall grass.

 

[MrMajestic]

I use a bog-pod from the standing position most of the time. Would have to be one hell of a sand bag! ;D If I can get my back up agin a tree 400 yard+ shots are doable. On my "Stable Table" for the really long shots, when I don't have to go far from the truck, I use my Leica range finder and my hand.

 

[Silverfox]

I use a 9-13" swivel Harris bipod with leg notches as my front rest and also have the same type of rear bag that fredo uses. Here's a photo of it in action and another photo below that showing a close-up of the bag. I think I bought the little bag from someone who advertised them on this Board quite a number of years ago. It is not very heavy (probably filled with Styrofoam beads) and no bother to carry along. I clipped a carbiner to the small cord that was already on the bag and fasten the carabiner to one of my belt loops and hike merrily around prairie dog towns. My son has a similar bag and he clips the carabiner to the metal loop at the end of his sling at the rear of the stock. That way he doesn't forget it like I have on several occasions. The camo color of the bag makes is real difficult to find :-[

 

[dragman]

This was one of my setups this year.

 

[Jim22]

A bag made from part of an old shirt sleeve and filled with something light. I like sawdust from under the table saw. Air soft pellets work too.

 

[Witchhunter]

This is mine. I set up and stay for a while.

 

[stacy]

I USE A REAR BAG FILLED WITH RICE IT LIGHT AN WORKS GREAT!