Mountain I am very effective with my rifle to about 225 yards utilizing sling method. I practiced the other day 3 shot groups free hand. I use 8 inch paper plates for target. I could put all 3 in paper plate out to 225. off hand using sling. Most of places I will be hunting is at treeline but open. 4 to 5 miles from roads and 1 mile from any trails. I am looking for advice from 250 to 500 yard range. I like versatility of shooting sticks as I can be sitting or kneeling standing. Do you guys prefer tripod or bipod shooting sticks . I swinging toward bipod for weight.