A rifle is a rifle. Not many gardens where you couldn't 'plink' with an air rifle. The technique is the same. You could even play inside the house with your UNLOADED rifle. The skills are very transferable.There was a thread on shooting off sticks on here a while ago. It can be hard to get the chance to practise off sticks specially if you don't have your own land and so are shooting in a club setting. However, as John has said, practise seems to be the key. The reason i say this is because I'm pretty much a novice at this as well and am starting to work on my shooting off sticks.
A rifle is a rifle. Not many gardens where you couldn't 'plink' with an air rifle. The technique is the same. You could even play inside the house with your UNLOADED rifle. The skills are very transferable.
Another thing i've found helpful is to cut that stupid bit of ribbon from accross the top of some sticks and rest the rifle in the V.
Another thing i've found helpful is to cut that stupid bit of ribbon from accross the top of some sticks and rest the rifle in the V.
Another thing i've found helpful is to cut that stupid bit of ribbon from accross the top of some sticks and rest the rifle in the V.
Can anyone give me any advice on how to shoot of sticks ? Can't seem to hold it steady ! Am I doing anything wrong
I agree. Keep your back straight!Shooting of sticks needs practice but i have found that if you position your sticks so your body is stright and not leaning forward or back you will have a good balance. I also do not dwell on the target but instead move of and through target and release the round as you achieve the correct point of aim.
Keep at it and remember practice makes for better results over time.
Dalkur
I agree. Keep your back straight!
..Is that another anti gay remark - LOL!