RE: GUN STANDS - NORTHERN WI
I don't use a sling, but I realize that they're almost as good as a solid rest.
When I opened the thread, I was addressing the average hunter. In WI, the average hunter goes to the range a couple weeks before season, or maybe just out in the country over the hood of the truck, just to make sure it goes bang. That's all I do, I never practice with my rifles other than a few dry fires. So I need that rest aim big time.
I bet if you pick out 10 guys at random in WI, set out a 12 pack box at 100 yards, less than half could even hit it offhand with a deer rifle.