tedicast Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 I rarely stand. i have no problem shooting sitting down. Only problem is being right handed, and having deer come in from your right rear.....makes it impossible while sitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gt2003 Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 Re: Do you always stand ? I would say practice sitting then you should be comfortable shooting seated. Otherwise, I would stand to shoot if that was what I was used to doing. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2hunt Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 Re: Do you always stand ? I can shoot sitting or standing, normally I like to stand to shoot but some times I don't get that opportunity... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 Re: Do you always stand ? When I'm in a ground blind, I shoot sitting. When in a tree-stand, I stand or sit, depending on the situation. I think I've shot a lot more deer sitting than standing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 Re: Do you always stand ? I can shoot a few ways while sitting. But I prefer to stand if I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horst Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 Re: Do you always stand ? When I practice I practice from standing, sitting, and kneeling positions.That way your usually ready for whatever happens to pop up.I prefer to shoot kneeling as a matter of fact but cant do that in a stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 Re: Do you always stand ? I practiced shooting sitting down a little bit. When the deer i shot last year came out, I didn't even think about it - I just pulled back and shot. I was sitting. No problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 Re: Do you always stand ? I've shot 2 out of 3 this year sitting down. The summit cobra with the open face has helped out on this. The only reason I would need to stand is if the deer were moving to my right which would require me to rotate (i'm right handed). But i try to position my stand so I'll be shooting to my left towards the way I expect the deer to come. But that doesn't always work, does it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoyt19 Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 Re: Do you always stand ? The only time I didnt stand up to shott a deer I made a bad shot on a P&Y buck that I wounded. I always stand now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007hunter Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 Re: Do you always stand ? Normally I stand. Its the way I practice and am the most comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 Re: Do you always stand ? I prefer standing to shoot. Let's face it 90 % of my practice is done standing. It also allows me some ability to turn if the deer doesn't come to the exact spot that I hoped. However, I have spent some time shooting while sitting just in case I get caught and don't have the opportunity to get into the more ideal position of standing. I feel pretty confident with sitting shots unless, as somebody has already pointed out, the deer's location forces some ugly contortions. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 Re: Do you always stand ? I practice both ways but have never shot a deer sitting. I am in the habit of standing the first 2 hours of a morning hunt and last 2 hours of the evening hunt. Basically up and ready for both prime times. Standing long periods of time does not bother me. Must be one of those Military things that I am actually able to use... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Re: Do you always stand ? With a ML and Rifle I sit but with my Bow I have to stand. I have the cross bar and it gets in the way. One of these days Ill upgrade and that will no longer be a problem.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Re: Do you always stand ? I always try to stand. I can shift my body position to aviod akward positions that sacrifice accuracy. Plus, I find that when sitting, I can usually only shoot about a 120 degree radius. If I stand, I can shoot anywhere but directly behind the tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Re: Do you always stand ? How would rather stand! but i pratice doing both! That way im prepaired for either way! Just depend son how the hunt goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Re: Do you always stand ? I would rather stand! but i pratice doing both! That way im prepaired for either way! Just depend son how the hunt goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Re: Do you always stand ? i stand whenever possible. if i can see a deer's eyes, i won't move. most times i stand at prime times. like in the morning, i'll stand from say 7:30 to 8:30 with short breaks in between. in the evening i'll stand from 5 to 6. off times i'm usually sitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Re: Do you always stand ? I always stand. Just more comfortable for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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