Kneeling

[theoben fenman]

Just getting back into hunting after a couple of years of absence

 

Had a good night out the other night with 3 from 5 shots with 2 being clean misses. However it occurred to me that my strongest stance is prone, not particularly conductive to hunting in the long grass in the summer. My other stance is standing but its far from perfect especially when trying to pull of 35m shots.

 

My issue is a mid ground. My last shot of the day was a standing shot at 35m because I could not see the target prone. Now I pulled it off by it was far from ideal and I really needed a semi rested position to fire from. Problem is the only kneeling position I have ever tried to use is the infranty type where the front foot is on the ground as is the rear leg. That is an issue because it is less stable than standing.

 

So what kneeling positions do others use and which is the best supported? The amount of movement isn't an issue, as I say its mostly trying to see the target.

 

Not sure that is the best explanation of my problem but can anyone help?

[GingerCat]

Just practice till your happy, I don't like the infantry kneeling or heavan forbid squatting, have some in betweens that come in handy though, you'll know what works with u, for the record I have shot little in the prone positionbas like ubsay the grass is too high.

[Jega]

Have a look at this little clip mate ,it gives a bit of insight into stability and positions,

[theoben fenman]

Thanks for the replies especially the video. I will be practicing the sitting one for sure!

 

That kneeling position he does though... Yeah I keep trying to get their but maybe I'm just not flexible enough :(

[NathanM]

Nice video, I normally use that second sitting position, with the rifle rested on my knee.

[Mentalmac]

I sit cross legged almost and raise knee and left hand goes on knee in a fist and rifle leans on that.

Huntersvermin on YouTube does a very similar thing to that as well

[chandler]

My main shooting position is seated simply for the best in height and stability for me. I'm a lefty, so I brace my right arm against my right raised thigh, elbow just below the knee cap. I've been shooting this way with airguns for over 25 years so it's kind of instinctive to me now.

[kent]

Situation in the field is what stance you can wait around in and what stance you can get into with minimum movement. For me that's dropping to an improved kneeling (not legal in FT its actually sitting on your foot) , straight forwards off hand (using any supports you can) or sitting (again something like getting your back against a fence post or similar might not be legal competitively but it can sure help ). Like I say minimum movement to get into and maximum comfort if your waiting

[timmytree]

Make yourself some well padded shooting sticks, I use a short pair just for that reason, sitting or kneeling they work really well with PCP or springer.

[Bobba]

I use a two piece telescopic (height adjustable) fishing bank stick with the rubber "U" rod rest top (to avoid damaging the gun). It also doubles as a thumb stick when walking and getting over stiles (replacement hip to contend with!!)

Edited May 24, 2014 by Bobba

[theoben fenman]

I have experimented with shooting sticks in the past and find they are a bit to much of a faff. They are also quite difficult to support.

 

Going to go and practice just getting into the kneeling position