Reply With Quote50/50 standing and kneeling.
Wil lie down for a very long shot though if the occasion rises. <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:-->
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Sid:
I use the lurking position <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:-->[/quote]
Is that legal Sid? <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
50/50 standing and kneeling.
Wil lie down for a very long shot though if the occasion rises. <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Sid:
I use the lurking position <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
It depends what I am hunting, I sometimes use the lechering position, it never works though <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:-->
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Deano.:
Following on from a post by Spudgun with reference to shooting standing "like a _real hunter_ would," i thought i'd post this poll to see what everyone does.
What's your most favoured stance under normal hunting conditions? i.e. taking into account things you'd normally encounter whilst hunting. Mine's kneeling as a rule unless it's a long shot in which case i'd opt for prone where possible. I only stand as a last resort or if it's a close shot. <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
Each situation is unique, but I always try to have a rest for the rifle (fence post, tree limb, bipod, whatever) Rice paddy prone wasn't even mentioned in the poll positions but I've used that many a time in the past. The sign of a good hunter is the ability to adapt to the environment and situational awareness.
What is 'Rice Paddy Prone' ? sounds interesting <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Sid:
What is 'Rice Paddy Prone' ? sounds interesting <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
With a snorkel
<img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Deano.:
208 views and only 27 votes. Am i to understand that only a small percentage of the bbs are hunters? Surely not. <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
And half those answers will have been copied from Hair guns world..
<img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
Prone, -- lying on top of a well padded female for preference.
It's finding one that will keep still long enough to get the shot off that's the problem -- <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
Leaning against anything supportive, gun on ground, one hand in pocket and the other aiding me in detecting wind direction by holding a cigarette.
Craig
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Sid:
What is 'Rice Paddy Prone' ? sounds interesting <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
Sid,
After watching comments on this BBS for some time I figured you would know this position. I read some of your UK brothers statements, and I believe the expression is, "This is a randy bunch."
Actually RPP is more of a squatting position. It was used to quickly return fire in the middle of a rice paddy during the recent southeast asia war games. (We lost by default)
I use it still occasionally out at the farm but it shouldn't be used if there is cactus behind you, or you're wearing spurs on your boots, especialy the ones with those big mean Mexican rowls on them. You find yourself jumping up real fast, yelling all sorts of things, and scaring the bejeesus out of the local wildlife.
Hope this is helpful.
Whenever the chance will allow I'll go for a prone shot. If not I try for a resting place (post,tree banking etc) to shoot from. Don't do much free-standing shooting if I can avoid it.
I'd be more worried about sitting on a rattlesnake. <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_eek.gif" alt="Eek" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:--> That reminds me of the scene in the movie "City Slickers" where one character goes behind a rock to answer natures call and gets bitten. When he starts yelling for help and for someone to suck out the poison, he's told- "You're gonna die" <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Bulsaye:
I'd be more worried about sitting on a rattlesnake. <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_eek.gif" alt="Eek" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
If its rattlesnakes you want the Swee****er Rattlesnake Roundup is the place to go. For you UK guys, we don't shoot them, we catch them and toss them in a burlap sack.
Must be belly down soakin' wet through, at least Sid <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
Ray <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_cool.gif" alt="Cool" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:-->
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