Shooting Times & Country

Steady as she goes

It’s all too easy to miss a fox or a deer, especially when adrenaline kicks in and you don’t have a solid rest. I know I’ve missed shots in the past when I’ve tried to shoot off a fence post or tree branch and, though often you will get away with it, it’s far better to have a good solid rest with you to make the shot more precise.

Nobody likes to see animals suffer as the result of a poor shot. The use of an additional support when shooting in the field makes for a more accurate and, therefore, humane shot when stalking or carrying out pest

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