Bedrock Bob, that is interesting because sometimes I also shoot better standing up than when I'm kneeling with my elbow resting on my knee.
I always figured I should be shooting better with one arm supported than with no arms supported. At least now I know I'm not the only one.
I have a hypothesis...
Its easier to time the trigger with slower swooping movements you can anticipate han little jumpy ones you can't.
Those little jerky movements as the shot goes off really affect a pellet rifle. You can't time them. You just get it as close as you can, execute a trigger pull and hope for the best.
Even in a full gale you can swing the gun across the dot standing up. 3 out of 5 will be pretty close if you have good trigger control. Your not trying to hold steady on the dot. Your timing your shot as your sights come across the dot.
Instead of the wind blowing you off target it pushes you across the target.
If you have to deal with movement its best not to fight it. Just control it enough to bring the movement across the target and be ready to release a shot when the sight comes across.
That's my theory anyway. You are better able to deal with movement when you are moving. It's all about timing the trigger WITH the movement rather than firing in spite of it.
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