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Shooting

Postby Elkhunttoo » 07 16, 2022 •  [Post 1]

How do you guys practice for that 1 shot out of a tree stand?

I’ve been using a folding chair; sitting, standing, awkward position as I can make and as realistic as I can make for the angles I might get.
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Re: Shooting

Postby wawhitey » 07 16, 2022 •  [Post 2]

Hang a treestand in your yard and shoot from it
Real eyes realize real lies
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Re: Shooting

Postby Swede » 07 17, 2022 •  [Post 3]

I have never shot an animal (35+) while sitting. Just be careful when you make your move.
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Re: Shooting

Postby Elkhunttoo » 07 18, 2022 •  [Post 4]

wawhitey wrote:Hang a treestand in your yard and shoot from it


I wish this was an option but it’s just not at my place. 2 huge trees that have absolutely nowhere you could hang a stand on.
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Re: Shooting

Postby ishy » 02 18, 2023 •  [Post 5]

Had a NR friend miss high on 2 bears 20 min apart. So we made him sit on a ladder to practice and shocker he was shooting 12" high. Never got another shot once he was dialed in. We've also pulled screens out of second story windows and shot off gravel pits, river banks, new construction mounds to get similar angle. You just have to keep a look out and you'll find a way to imitate.
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Re: Shooting

Postby Swede » 02 19, 2023 •  [Post 6]

I know of several hunters that shoot high from their tree stand. The problem is that they can dial in to shoot well, but they seem to revert to shooting high. I think they are not using their peep sight but are sighting over it. I watched a couple of these guys and never saw the problem. They had good form including bending at the waist.
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