Shooting sticks or bipod?

[fishunt]

Want to use either shooting sticks or a bipod that is attached to a gun. I will b mule deer hunting this year and I need as much help as possible with long shots. What r the positives and negatives of both?  Thanks

[Tommythebarber]

I have a bipod on my 30-06 the only thing I don't like about it is that if there's a situation where you can't get low enough to use the bipod then it limits you whereas with the shooting sticks you can take the shot standing

[Bean Counter]

I've thought about it and always wound up passing on the idea. I don't like how much weight they add to the front of a gun. I've always been able to use a backpack, fence post, or tree limb.

[carpsniperg2]

Use to be a big bipod fan. Switched about 5 years ago to sticks and really love them. There is a few times where I still use a bipod but sticks are more common for me now.

[Humptulips]

Started using sticks two years ago for deer. I used to depend on a stump but have you seen how high stumps are now? It just seems there is nothing available to use for a rest when I need it, at least when deer hunting. Elk is different. I'll carry them with my bike but when I leave the road they stay with the bike. Easier to find a tree to rest on in the timber.
Looked at the bipod and I didn't like what it did to my gun. Have to say I like the sticks. Killed two deer and a cougar with them.

[runningboard]

I use these sticks on my rifles, quick, easy to use, don't bind if you need to adjust your aim (target moving), not heavy, can use standing, sitting, kneeling. too tall put your finger between the sticks and spread them or step back & let them lean into you.
https://snipepod.com/index2.html

[Bean Counter]

Where is a great deal on shooting sticks?

[Fl0und3rz]

Hiking poles can be used as a pretty good field expedient set of shooting sticks, and they have many more uses.  They are like the crescent hammer of hunting gear.

[coachcw]

for close range under 300 trigger sticks , way out bipod with a pack under the back ,

[C-Money]

I like sticks.....Sitting on my but, elbows anchored into my knees, makes a real sturdy shooting rest.

[MADMAX]

Just bought the primos trigger stick tall bipod sticks for my permit hunt.
I  took my harris bipod off becuase the only time it became effective was for setting the gun down while I glassed
I think I will like the trigger stick

[JohnVH]

I like sticks.....Sitting on my but, elbows anchored into my knees, makes a real sturdy shooting rest.

Thats how I shoot with my bipod. But also have sticks for the taller grass/coverage.

Some places dont have trees or something to use a rest so you need to bring your own.

[HawkCreek]

I just use a sling and try to get in the steadiest position I can.

[Bullkllr]

Bought a full-sized tripod trigger stick for me to carry when my kids & wife are hunting. It is the shiznitz. Awesomely stable for stand-up shots. That said, I would never even consider carrying it if I were hunting solo.
Sticks can be pretty wobbly- so practice before hunting with them.

[fishunt]

Since I will b hunting in sage brush this fall, what type of sticks would you guys recommend?  I have never used shooting sticks before, since I usually whitetail hunt. Thanks for the advice