Usually.....but not always. For extended sets and all that stuff.... I hate looking sideways. It's uncomfortable and hard on the neck. I'll face the stand for the area that gives me the best viewing without having to sit there looking left all the time. It's hard on an old neck. In tight quarters where a fast shot has to happen yes... but in 99 percent of the situations, I'l take comfort knowing that if I've done it right I'll see them coming and have to to stand and get ready for the shot. The minute I see a deer I start plotting my standing, possible shot senerios etc. I hate twisting my neck for several hours to watch a funnel or a deer trail. Of course you have other considerations... like sun direction, cover and all that.