I don't aim any different than if I'm in my stand or hunting on the ground. I haven't seen any difference in shot placement.Speaking of tree stands, I can't remember if I asked this before, but I also like to move around so I mostly hunt on the ground and hit where I aim consistently, but when I do get into my father-in-law's permanent stand it seems I can't hit the broad side of a barn. It doesn't seem logical, but do you aim differently from above the ground?
When shooting down, you should move your sight down whether you are in a stand or on a hill. I would place a good size target out at different ranges to determine this. I have learned this the hard way.You have to determine the arch. Picture throwing a soft ball may help. It is really easy to rely on the sight because it is comfortable but one must compensate to get an accurate shot. My guess is that you are shooting high.Speaking of tree stands, I can't remember if I asked this before, but I also like to move around so I mostly hunt on the ground and hit where I aim consistently, but when I do get into my father-in-law's permanent stand it seems I can't hit the broad side of a barn. It doesn't seem logical, but do you aim differently from above the ground?
I use a pair Summit climbing stands and luv them. I'm 75 and climbing has been no problem. Carrying any tree stand along with back pack and rifle for more than a half mile is becoming a problem for me so I'll probably stash them in the woods this year. Up until now the stand came in and out with me to avoid theft.
Sorry for your loss. Both of my sons and I have lost tree stands left in the woods for just 48 hours. I remember one opening morning going to my tree and thinking I must be in the wrong place (pre GPS) until I looked up and saw my safety belt 25 feet up. What kind of dirtbag would steal a tree stand from another hunter???I built my favorite two climbers myself. The best of the two was stolen from a private hunting club property.
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