Shooting sticks or bipod?

[Humptulips]

Originally I bought a pair at a store. Pretty nice, adjustable, nice little padded rest. I lent them to my Dad so I went out and cut a nice straight vine maple with a fork on one end.
Guess what, I liked it better. The adjustable part you won't use because you won't have time. Get it the right length for most of the time and find one with a rounded fork. Don't need the fancy padding. The two sticks spread is a little more stable but it's a pain to carry around.
I prefer the staff with the fork on the end and it appeals to my thrifty nature. Should I say cheap?

[JohnVH]

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

bipod trigger sticks 

[stevemiller]

To each there own of coarse,But myself,shooting sticks no snow bi-pod with snow.with all the growth your windows with bi-pods are seriously restricted.and most of the time(not always)but most of the time you will have to lift it anyway.   

[BULLBLASTER]

My rifle always has a short bipod attached because I like to sboot prone. I bought my girlfriend a caldwell deadshot tripod amd that thing is sweet. Supports fron and rear of gun. Not great for run and gun hunting but great for blind or ambush hunting which is what she does anyways. I carry the pod amd she carries her gun.

[KopperBuck]

I was just going to post something about this, good timing.

I've got a set of Shooter's Ridge (i think) breakdown for ease of packing. They're nice in a pinch, light, but can be difficult if you're not used to them.

So, I've been considering something different for the wife. Been looking pretty hard at the Primos trigger stick. The bipod option crossed my mind, but I just think over a long day it'd be too heavy for her. The Primos is heavy, but at least I could carry it for her, and I wouldn't mind packing them around while hunting coyotes.

All I can find them around here for is $100. Not sure if I want to drop that kind of dough.

[splitshot]

  a bipod makes the gun heavier AND FRONT Heavy.  I use the extendable bipod shooting stick.  it extends to about 5 feet.  I also use to knock rain and dew off brush and grass.  mike w

[TheHunt]

BOGgear  Good stuff. 

[fishunt]

I saw BOG gear is on sale on Cabelas website:

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Home/Legendary-Ann-Sale-Shooting-Gear|/pc/105625080/c/153400680/BOGgear-BOG-POD174-Camo-Legged-Devil8482/741622.uts?WTz_l=Home%3Bcat153203580%3Bcat153400680

Not sure whether or not I should buy a Bipod or Tripod - my guess is that tripods is best on flat ground where bipods is better on hills/mountains - is that correct?

[KopperBuck]

Bipod all the way.