Lightweight/Mountain Rifle shooting tips

[7mmfan]

Here is one I think 7mm would agree with.

Shoot in the field. Amazingly,  I'm better off the bench than a stump!

Practice practice practice.

When it comes to making the shot when it counts, this is 100% true. Bench time only does so much for you when you find yourself shooting off a stump, sticks, pack, free hand, etc...

[Alchase]

What other tips do you guys with more experience have that could help a new lightweight rifle shooter?

I shoot my Sako Finlight exactly like I shoot all my other rifles.
Just practice with it until it becomes a part of you.

[CaNINE]

With my Montana 280AI I put the front rest under the front action screw, lightly hold the forend with my offhand and then focus on all the shooting fundamentals. Breath and trigger control are magnified with the lightweight rifle. I really encourage hunters to practice with their rifles, especially the lightweights, from a variety of field rest positions. And confirm how accurately you can execute shots in the field. For me I consider the Montana a 400 yard gun maximum. Not because of the cartridge but because of its handling charachteristics. It sure is a pleasure to carry and shooting offhand at close ranges is deadly medicine.