Well Said
Wow, I wish I had said that. That is all so true, but it didn't occur to me until I read it.
Wow, I wish I had said that. That is all so true, but it didn't occur to me until I read it.
Relative to this very subject, Elmer Keith, I believe it was, once said he "...was in favor of any shooting that burned powder." I know quite a few guys who enjoy tinkering with their weapons and ammunition trying to improve them, and rested-shooting is necessary for that. To them it is more than just "testing." In addition to being instructive it is both entertainment and relaxation. A nice combination. And shooting from a rest in no way removes the burden of applying most of the fundamentals to one's shooting, so I see no particular dishonor in it if that is what interests you. I happen to enjoy it myself, but I try not to let myself become carried away.
If the anti rested-shooting philosophy is taken to extremes, I suppose we all should shoot with one hand only, but among my friends only a few make a practice of that. I personally like to change my shooting around at intervals, but I think the guys who shoot a lot from the bench can be interesting and I like listening to what the smart ones have to say.
