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jimbo1972 replied to the thread Let’s be honest….accuracy off the sticks.Agreed. Long shots are standard in Eastern Cape. Longest was 420 yards
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I never shot this Kudu...sometimes I wish I had, we were only about 65 yards from him. He thought he was hidden in the tall grass...
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jimbo1972 replied to the thread Any love for the federal terminal ascent?.Terminal Ascent is my preferred bullet. I have taken at least 30 animals, 15 plains game animals from Duiker to kudu to Water Buck just...
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jimbo1972 replied to the thread Let’s be honest….accuracy off the sticks.I agree but everything where I have hunted in Africa is covered with thorns making it tough to sit many places.
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If sitting was an option, I wouldn't mess with sticks. Sling and traditional sitting position is quick to set up and very stable. -
jimbo1972 replied to the thread Let’s be honest….accuracy off the sticks.I saw those but seems like something else to get caught on the bush at the wrong time. The 4 stable sticks work perfect for me.
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jimbo1972 replied to the thread Let’s be honest….accuracy off the sticks.My current one is just like my old one I gifted to my PH. It grips the leather R8, Plastic Tikka stock, McMillian fiberglass and my Sako...
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Yeah, mine neither. The front shelf on mine is covered with a thick non-slide rubber that is quite effective. Also, having them already...
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I guess that I did not fully realize how much the Schnabel forend blocked the spread of the sticks with the R8 stock (and the bipod...
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jimbo1972 replied to the thread Let’s be honest….accuracy off the sticks.I am assuming you have it resting on the barrel for picture purposes but in case you don't know resting on the barrel can really mess up...
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On mine, the foot brackets allow only about 25 to 30 degree opening, hence limiting the spread. Of course, if you lean heavily /...
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Just to be sure I’m right, I’m going to check, but don’t believe there is anything to limit front to back spread on the 4 stable...
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Just to be sure... You do not regulate the height of the stick by spreading them front/rear, right? The proper use is to spread them to...
