There's a big difference between target shooting and hunting. All my shots when hunting are pretty much instinctive. I may take 6 shots in a 2 or 3 hour session.Originally Posted by ChrisC
We can actually give a perfect example of what Bozzer is talking about there.
How many have heard of Vermin Hunters TV?....long distance springer hunting shots?
Now have a look at the scores that Si Pittaway and Davy Thomas get at HFT comps. nuff said.
Don't get me wrong, one of the best 'natural' shooters i know is an out and out Hunter.
Maybe we should challenge clarky to prove his shooting skills?
Not sure how I'd fare taking 40 shots over an hour at knockdown targets I'm not familiar with.
I'm familiar with shape and size of my quarry but an unknown size of steel plate with an unknown size of kill area at a guestimated range would certainly make it hard for me to judge distance and place a shot accurately.
I'm aware shooters do get familiar with courses so get to know the target size and distance.
Last I heard, digital rangefinders weren't allowed in competetive shooting but are invaluable when hunting
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