I don't bother with shooting sticks or bipod when hunting elk. The shots are usually not that long and there's always a tree or rock or some kind of rest available to steady my rifle.

I usually carry a set of shooting sticks when hunting antelope and ocasionally I actually use them. More often though I shoot in the prone position using my backpack as a rest and wrapping the sling around my arm. However, this year where I hunted antelope there was lots of tall grass and the shots were longer than I prefer. The guys that were hunting with me all had bipods on their rifles and I was at a significant disadvantage. After that hunt I decided that I need a dedicated antelope rifle, smaller caliber than my 30-06 and with a bipod. I think Santa has gotten the message.

KC


Wind in my hair, Sun on my face, I gazed at the wide open spaces, And I was at home.