Bipod, Monopod or a close Rock or Tree?

[Charlie]

I think in the pursuit of a steady clean shot over the years I have used each of these items. With a rifle that weighs in the neighborhood of 11 lbs I switched from a rifle mounted bipod to a set of shooting sticks. I looked at everything on the market and finally settled on a custom made brand. For me, unless I was on a stand, it seemed to take to long to set up and get off a shot. Currently I use an adjustable monopod that I purchased at Sportsmen's Warehouse. I can get on it quickly and it is a nice tool to have when I descend from a steep incline. 
I was just curious what everyone else uses if anything??

[CP]

Sometimes I use a ski pole, double duty monopod/walking stick.  I haven’t found an adjustable monopod that I like.

[Antlershed]

I have had a Haris Bipod on my gun before, but I never shot anything using it. I usually just look for a stump.

[NW-Eric]

before i switched to archery i always used a stump or a low branch, big rocks. other than that i have a bi pod on the 22-250 and its nice but still not as solid as a convientently placed stump imo

[HawkenBob]

I have shooting sticks and think there fumbly too. Especially in a quick scenario. Ive been looking at the same one you bought. Its basically a walking staff with a y on top. Adjustable to 68" I believe?

Is it noisy? Ive heard mixed reviews.

[Bofire]

 :)All fo the above depends on the country.
Carl

[700xcr]

I use a Stoney Point Rapid Bypod. The seating-knealing one. Heres a link.
http://www.stoneypoint.com/products/bp_rapid_pivot_bp_sitng_knlng.html

[Charlie]

I still own all of the devices I have purchased over the years and they still have an application depending on where I am hunting. I don't think anyone makes a device that will meet my needs in every situation. If I have a choice, I will always pick a solid object such as a rock, stump or tree.

[wf70gonehunting]

I use shooting stick. I like them. Thats when i dont forget them in the rig!  

[Antlershed]

I'm thinking about trying one of the pivoting bipods on my Sendero. That way I don't have to adjust the legs to get the rifle level.

[Charlie]

Is it noisy? Ive heard mixed reviews.

The only noise I have heard is when I am going through large rocks. Like basalt slides or creek beds. The monopod has a rubber end that works well but if you get into large rocks it can hit on the metal side. I generally colapse it and stick it under my pack belt until I get through those areas. It only takes a couple seconds to stow it. Another benefit of a monopod is that it only has one point of contact so if the ground is uneven, no problem. I usually have it extended most of the way out for straight ahead level shooting. That way if time is a factor I can scrunch a little for shots above me or angle the monopod to make a shot below me. If time is not a factor it just takes a couple seconds to extend or retract it. I have found it to be the most versetile rest I have owned. But, to each their own right?

I'm thinking about trying one of the pivoting bipods on my Sendero.

There are several good pivoting bipods out there. Most look good online or in magizines but many can be weeded out if you can actually look at them and touch them. Again, with the weight of my rifle, I didn't want to mount any additional weight to it. I also didn't want to get anything that made noise or took time getting it set up. The monopod works for me and the type of hunting I do. You may have entirely different needs. What ever that is I hope you find it!

[HawkenBob]

I'm thinking about trying one of the pivoting bipods on my Sendero. That way I don't have to adjust the legs to get the rifle level.

My bud Rich has a pivot style bi pod on his sendero. We were just talking about it yesterday. (were building me one maybe) He says he really likes it allot. He used it this season and had great results. He actually shot a Montana Anty at 813 yrds. Took 2 shots with a 13.5 foot drop. First fell low.

But yea, he's had great results and really likes his.

And thanks for the reply Charlie. Seems the monopod would be great for non set up quicker shots. Most of the ones I never have a steady enough rest for...

[ICEMAN]

Everything.

I usually start the deer, elk and bear hunt with a Harris Bipod on the rifle. Have only shot two animals with the Bipod deployed. Have shot many more with nothing to bear against. If I get no game by late in the hunt, I usually get pissed and take the Bipod off, leave my pack in the truck and hunt only with gun and ammo. 

Turkey gun I have a monopod on the shotgun for the hunt. Shot my turkey with the monopod not deployed. Too excited and forgot about it.

Over the years, I have shot using stumps, trees, or nothing. Seems like all my planning goes out the window when it comes to shootin' time.

[high country]

I have a badlands 2800, that pack is the perfect height to shoot off of. I used to carry bipods, and still do in open country, but in the mtns I found I was taking my pack off th get to my shooting stics or bipod and just ended up off my pack. I did build my own shooting stics out of carbon arrow shafts and aluminum shafts for the joints, tent shock cord inside to keep it tight and surgical tubing to connect them. it works good and is super light, but my pack works just as good. I will almost always take a solid object if it is available.

[Antlershed]

I'm thinking about trying one of the pivoting bipods on my Sendero. That way I don't have to adjust the legs to get the rifle level.

My bud Rich has a pivot style bi pod on his sendero. We were just talking about it yesterday. (were building me one maybe) He says he really likes it allot. He used it this season and had great results. He actually shot a Montana Anty at 813 yrds. Took 2 shots with a 13.5 foot drop. First fell low.

Thanks for the info Bob.