| Anonymous |
| (Unregistered) |
| 07/01/08 06:12 AM |
Re: how do you prepare
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Do you practice with your double rifle?
Do you have a routine you go through?
If you have a routine is it something
that includes moving targets,reloading
under the clock? What other types of
pressure do you put on yourself to
preform?
Yes, practice till your shoulder can't take anymore. The best is, assuming you have some land to fiddle with. Set up a course, open targets placed 25 to 50 meters apart (balloons on sticks, or steel rotating targets), both in front and aside bush. Always practice with the gun you intend to hunt with, this notion of practicing with a 22 is absurd. Wear your hunting clothing, and the shoes you intend to use as well. Where your ammo belt, etc etc..
As you walk toward and aside the targets, use approx 25 and 50 meters distance points, point and shoot one shot with a quick follow up, reload as fast as you can, repeat it then move on. 4 shots per stand. Make a couple of rounds of this routine per practice round.
If you do this a couple of times a week, shooting your double rifle will be second nature. At that point your ready for dangerous game hunting with a PH. It's all about confidence with your rifle, knowing your weapon inside and out, and point of impact in various scenarios.