Weak side shot on the scout is definitely a tough one. I was practicing the other day. Keeping still and keeping a pin on a target for more than 10 seconds (real life hunting situation is most of the time much longer IMO) will put some real strain on your core. Its a very nice platform but I think a backband is definitely a life saver to keep you still/relaxed when a weakside shot is available. I do think that saddles keep my legs from wobbling when something nice walks in. With rifle it doesn't matter but when they get close enough for a bow kill I still wobble so bad from excitement I get spotted often. Most of the time I still get the kill but sometimes I dont even bother hahaha. Im like a 14 yr old in front of Pam Anderson with my pants down. Never gets old! I cant frickin wait til Sept 11thI think the OOAL scout would be great for run and gun with a rifle/crossbow, but I just don't like shooting like that to the weak side with my compound.