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Which shooting sticks?
« on: October 28, 2020, 07:07:31 PM »
In the market for some good shooting sticks. Curious what everyone else uses. The terrain I hunt is hillsides so shooting sticks must have adjustable legs.

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Re: Which shooting sticks?
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2020, 07:11:08 PM »
I used to carry sticks but moved to a Harris bipod and would never go back.  It's always on there and more stable.  I can shoot from kneeling, sitting or off the pack from prone but I never seem to have a prone situation as there are always weeds or bushes in the way.

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Re: Which shooting sticks?
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2020, 07:16:09 PM »
I used to carry sticks but moved to a Harris bipod and would never go back.  It's always on there and more stable.  I can shoot from kneeling, sitting or off the pack from prone but I never seem to have a prone situation as there are always weeds or bushes in the way.

We have the Harris bipods on our rifles now. They don’t work with this type of terrain unfortunately.

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Re: Which shooting sticks?
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2020, 07:25:02 PM »
I really like the Primos Trigger Sticks. Faster to adjust than anything else.

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Re: Which shooting sticks?
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2020, 07:26:37 PM »
Bummer.  I had the Primus trigger opening and they quickly broke, as did the Cabelas with cam locks.  If I went down that route, I would probably make my own.  Hopefully someone has better info, but I would carefully look at the extension and lock mechanism and ask whether it will hold up to repeated use, particularly in cold temps.  Most that I have seen are pretty flimsy.

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Re: Which shooting sticks?
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2020, 07:27:34 PM »
I really like the Primos Trigger Sticks. Faster to adjust than anything else.

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Re: Which shooting sticks?
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2020, 07:29:24 PM »
I would consider a shooting v on top of a stable tripod

I pre adjust my legs for the given country im in...while technically slower it has yet to be an issue...but I also run a bipod and use the bipod and tripod in conjuction so creat a petty stable rest

Versatility always wins in my opinion

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Re: Which shooting sticks?
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2020, 07:30:27 PM »
If weight is not a huge issue the bog pod death grip is amazing.  I carry mine on my pack at all times when hunting with my kids.  I have the carbon fibre set so they are not crazy heavy, but they are big and bulky.  I have also used bog pods shooting sticks and really like them too....they are not near as stable as a good tripod like the death grip.   :tup:

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Re: Which shooting sticks?
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2020, 07:36:01 PM »
I carry trigger stick tripod any time I have the rifle out.  Have had my 3 seasons with zero problems.

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Re: Which shooting sticks?
« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2020, 07:37:59 PM »
Calling BS on Drock.....please....you are still toting that camera tripod!

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Re: Which shooting sticks?
« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2020, 07:45:24 PM »
I like the pole cats
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Re: Which shooting sticks?
« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2020, 07:49:30 PM »
trigger sticks.      They are long enough to rest binocs on when spotting standing up

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Re: Which shooting sticks?
« Reply #12 on: October 28, 2020, 09:15:45 PM »
Been using trigger sticks for a few years and no problems. Maybe you just had a bunk set of them?

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Re: Which shooting sticks?
« Reply #13 on: October 28, 2020, 09:22:05 PM »
I don't know what gen I had, it was back when they were made from bronze cast in a cave.  Likely much better now from the sounds of it.

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Re: Which shooting sticks?
« Reply #14 on: October 28, 2020, 10:08:48 PM »
My  :twocents: even though I am not familiar with the different brands.
I have a mono-pod and a bi-pod. I mostly use the bi-pod and it is now because of being slightly bent not adjustable anymore. Truth is I never adjusted when I could. I set it at a length to use it on flat ground. Even though I have taken quite a bit of game using it I have never had a problem making it work on uneven ground. The thing is I use it as a walking stick most of the time. I know when you are younger you think you will never need that but I wish I would have had it all those years prior.
Almost never do I find a place where I can shoot anything but standing up. The sticks are always in my hand  and when ever I stop they get set to support my gun so I am always ready. Maybe this is not applicable in opener country.
 For me things seem to happen quick so I find that having them in my hand ready to go is #1. If you have to fumble around for them generally it is too late.
When my bi-pod breaks I would probably just make my own. Make the end a little pointy so you can jam it into the ground. That helps. My mono-pod is hard to shoot off of on hard ground but it ain't bad in soft dirt where you can sink it in a way. I find if you can set them slightly a head and lean into them a bit they are very steady.
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Re: Which shooting sticks?
« Reply #15 on: October 29, 2020, 05:48:05 AM »
Being a cheapskate I made mine using 4 foot Fiberglass hollow garden stakes and 4 foot Aluminum solid rods cut the top off each to the length I wanted  mine, to also use as walking sticks, slid the aluminum rods in the garden stakes and sprayed in some expanding foam to prevent anything from being loose. Spray painted them and capped them  off with a foot of black rubber hose on each of the garden stakes super glued in place and hold every thing together with a rolled up section of bicycle inner tube at the bottom of the rubber hose.
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Re: Which shooting sticks?
« Reply #16 on: October 29, 2020, 06:03:56 AM »
You looking for something for all around like shooting on the fly while your hiking in  or hiking in and setting up over open country .

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Re: Which shooting sticks?
« Reply #17 on: October 29, 2020, 07:04:29 AM »
I really like the Primos Trigger Sticks. Faster to adjust than anything else.
:yeah: They can be the difference between success and missing the shot.  My only complaint, they are cumbersome to carry all day, but I put up with it for the chance at a steady shot.
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Re: Which shooting sticks?
« Reply #18 on: October 29, 2020, 07:48:16 AM »
I usually have trekking poles so if I can’t shoot from prone like in tall grass I’ll either shoot off my tripod or loop my trekking poles together as shooting sticks. Not the most user friendly way to do it but steady once you get set up and I’m not carrying both

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Re: Which shooting sticks?
« Reply #19 on: October 29, 2020, 07:53:40 AM »
Calling BS on Drock.....please....you are still toting that camera tripod!
that was the best 20 bucks I ever spent.

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Re: Which shooting sticks?
« Reply #20 on: October 29, 2020, 08:45:22 AM »
I tried shooting sticks and someone told me "Those are great until they break!"  Mine broke on the third trip out.  Hadn't even shot off them.

I'm sure there is better quality out there but I figure if my bipod won't work and there is no natural rest, I'll make due with my trekking poles. 

 


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