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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: shorthair-on-point on October 27, 2009, 08:55:49 PM

Title: what shooting sticks/bipod?
Post by: shorthair-on-point on October 27, 2009, 08:55:49 PM: What shooting sticks/bipod do you prefer? I have always used Harris bipods but they do add quite a bit of weight.
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Post by: DUGANDEER on October 27, 2009, 08:57:33 PM: Harris is what i use as well. No complaints with them other than the weight!!
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Post by: stumprat on October 27, 2009, 08:59:02 PM: Mine are made by stoney point. They came with a sleeve to carry them on your belt.

Really like them.
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Post by: Ray on October 27, 2009, 09:00:11 PM: We just used bamboo sticks. Home made stuff.
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Post by: huntnphool on October 27, 2009, 09:00:24 PM: I prefer to carry sticks, the Stoney Point Bipod works very well for me and my little girl, it adjusts for both of us.
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Post by: andrew_12gauge on October 27, 2009, 09:03:19 PM: harris for me
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 27, 2009, 09:04:18 PM: i use harris on my rifle but for my family i don't like them to carry extra weight so i carry the stonypoints for them the big one that are for sitting knees or standing they are great :twocents:
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Post by: Ellensburg on October 27, 2009, 09:24:54 PM: I don't like the Harris. Added weight and bulk. I like the ones that you can carry around. I use to have a great pair that were tuff and i actually used as a walking stick. THey were always at the ready.
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Post by: Tombo on October 27, 2009, 09:26:55 PM: I have 2 Harris, but I don't use them anymore ;) I learned a while ago that they will get in your way more often than not. I started using Predator Sniper Styx and have not had the desire to put a bi-pod back on. It does take a bit of getting used to after a bi-pod. It takes a bit of field use to get the hang of it. However, once you are used to them, swinging on something that sneaks in from the off side is much easier with sticks.

Here is a quick link. http://www.predatorsniperstyx.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1&zenid=b39e6e583135715a8f12e2f1379b0455 (http://www.predatorsniperstyx.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1&zenid=b39e6e583135715a8f12e2f1379b0455)

As you can see, they are completely configurable to what you want/need. Start with a basic pair, and if you need extra length or a third leg, just give em a call.

Hope that helps.

Tombo
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Post by: hunterbuilder on October 27, 2009, 10:42:57 PM: Snipe Pod
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Post by: CastleRocker on October 27, 2009, 11:13:14 PM: Home made shooting sticks. Made from two old dome tent poles, three green castration bands, and some rubber tubing.
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Post by: ICEMAN on October 28, 2009, 05:57:03 AM: Harris. Eastide only...

My harris didn't seem to add too much weight, but for westside-forget it, too brushy...

I also have a bunch of homemade stuff I drag around in the rig for the kids, or for predator hunting, but it seems that we either forget them in the truck, or other reasons why we don't use them. :dunno:
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Post by: Wacenturion on October 28, 2009, 07:09:55 AM: Bog Pods.......work well for me.
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Post by: CoryTDF on October 28, 2009, 07:19:27 AM: SP shooting sticks or a versa-pod bi-pod.
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Post by: MtnMuley on October 28, 2009, 07:56:19 AM: Harris canting bipod.
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Post by: M_ray on October 28, 2009, 09:02:05 AM: I use Stoney point sticks ... arry on your hip.don't know the model name but the one that breakes down and c
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Post by: colockumelk on October 28, 2009, 09:11:08 AM: I used my brothers ass as a rest this year. Adapt and Overcome. That's all I got to say.
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Post by: sirsnap on October 28, 2009, 09:20:56 AM: My daughter used the Stoney Pointe rapid pivot bipod this year and we really like it. I like the fact that it's not attached to the gun except when you need it.
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Post by: Jekemi on October 28, 2009, 04:43:02 PM: I've tried a few things. I don't like having to cary a set of sticks in one hand and a gun in the other. Most of the bi-pods that are attached to a gun are heavy and bulky. But, as I get older I know I need something to steady my shot.
I'd like a simple, light-weight, single stick that loosely attaches to the gun but can be removed quickly. If I have to spend more than a few seconds to set it up it's worthless as far as I'm concerned. I'm open to suggestions.
I was thinking about using a light-weight ski pole that could serve a dual purpose. Steadying me as I walk through the woods but with a simple, rubber coated yolk attached to the handle it to steady the rifle. Anyone ever see one?
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Post by: C-Money on October 28, 2009, 05:17:22 PM: Stoney Point shooten sticks. I really like them. I have a pair for me and a pair for the wife!