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Title: Shooting sticks or bipod?
Post by: fishunt on September 16, 2013, 08:38:05 PM: 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
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Post by: Tommythebarber on September 16, 2013, 11:37:19 PM: 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
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Post by: Bean Counter on September 16, 2013, 11:43:29 PM: 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.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 17, 2013, 12:23:33 AM: 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.
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Post by: Humptulips on September 17, 2013, 12:39:41 AM: 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.
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Post by: runningboard on September 17, 2013, 04:35:04 AM: 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
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Post by: Bean Counter on September 17, 2013, 08:15:00 AM: Where is a great deal on shooting sticks?
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Post by: Fl0und3rz on September 17, 2013, 08:47:50 AM: 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.
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Post by: coachcw on September 17, 2013, 08:50:06 AM: for close range under 300 trigger sticks , way out bipod with a pack under the back ,
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Post by: C-Money on September 17, 2013, 08:59:27 AM: I like sticks.....Sitting on my but, elbows anchored into my knees, makes a real sturdy shooting rest.
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Post by: MADMAX on September 17, 2013, 09:01:55 AM: 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
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Post by: JohnVH on September 17, 2013, 09:08:43 AM: Quote from: C-Money on September 17, 2013, 08:59:27 AM
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.
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Post by: HawkCreek on September 17, 2013, 08:02:30 PM: I just use a sling and try to get in the steadiest position I can.
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Post by: Bullkllr on September 17, 2013, 08:09:37 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Shooting sticks or bipod?
Post by: fishunt on September 18, 2013, 07:51:29 PM: 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
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Post by: Humptulips on September 18, 2013, 08:39:01 PM: 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?
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Post by: JohnVH on September 18, 2013, 08:48:51 PM: Quote from: fishunt on September 18, 2013, 07:51:29 PM
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 :tup:
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Post by: stevemiller on September 18, 2013, 09:50:19 PM: 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. :twocents:
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Post by: BULLBLASTER on September 19, 2013, 02:57:57 PM: 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.
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Post by: KopperBuck on September 20, 2013, 05:54:32 PM: 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.
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Post by: splitshot on September 20, 2013, 06:05:46 PM: 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
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Post by: TheHunt on September 20, 2013, 07:56:42 PM: BOGgear Good stuff.
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Post by: fishunt on September 20, 2013, 09:17:27 PM: I saw BOG gear is on sale on Cabelas website:

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Home/Legendary-Ann-Sale-Shooting-Gear (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?
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Post by: KopperBuck on September 21, 2013, 12:27:23 AM: Bipod all the way.