Re: First buck - One lucky, but terrible, shot
Originally Posted by
wideopenthrottle
i know the "don't point your gun until you are ready to shoot" crew will roast me but I am frequently shouldering and aiming my rifle at safe targets like stumps on a hillside to ensure my scope is clear and my hand is steady...don't underestimate the importance of being able to shoulder you rifle quickly and get dialed in on a target..
I for one won't roast you I do this all the time too. Of course every time treat the rifle as if its loaded even if its not, must be a good back stop, yada yada yada. Keeps a check on the scope etc as you say and keeps the muscle memory of 'drawing' and aiming fresh in the mind for when you jump one.
its gonna take a life time to hunt and fish all this