Bipod or Tripod for calling coyotes.

I haven't had a ton of experience using a tripod during the day. I have a BOG Deathgrip for night hunting that I've been meaning to try in the day, but I can't bring myself to do it because I get nervous that I won't be able to turn fast enough. Even when I'm using the tripod setup to hook up to my binos and glass, I feel like I can't maneuver super well so I imagine that it would be worse if I had a gun behind it. I've noticed that guys that use tripods tend to use larger seats than simple butt-pads or in my case, a Sly Dog. Maybe a bigger seat would allow you a little more maneuverability, but I can't say for sure.

I used Vern Howie's shooting sticks for a long time. They were great. Recently switched to the Tricer-RP Bipod and it's also been great.
 
Maneuverability with a tripod takes a little getting used to. You do lose some. However, the steadiness you gain is well worth it (to me).
I would say if you're hunting dense, close-range stuff, then it's probably not worth it. If you're in more wide-open country, the tripod is the way.
 
bleebs said:
I haven't had a ton of experience using a tripod during the day. I have a BOG Deathgrip for night hunting that I've been meaning to try in the day, but I can't bring myself to do it because I get nervous that I won't be able to turn fast enough. Even when I'm using the tripod setup to hook up to my binos and glass, I feel like I can't maneuver super well so I imagine that it would be worse if I had a gun behind it. I've noticed that guys that use tripods tend to use larger seats than simple butt-pads or in my case, a Sly Dog. Maybe a bigger seat would allow you a little more maneuverability, but I can't say for sure.

I used Vern Howie's shooting sticks for a long time. They were great. Recently switched to the Tricer-RP Bipod and it's also been great.
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what seats ? we hunt at night and stand behind the tripod. when we move we just leave the gun mounted to the tripod and put it over our shoulder and go.
 
That's why I never tried a tripod. Don't think I could get by with the movement required during daytime. My back won't let me stand that long. Sitting w/sticks offers a third "anchor point" for a triangular foundation. Obviously they work well based on all the successful posts, just easier to dance with the girl what brung me, I guess. :ROFLMAO:
 
bleebs said:
I haven't had a ton of experience using a tripod during the day. I have a BOG Deathgrip for night hunting that I've been meaning to try in the day, but I can't bring myself to do it because I get nervous that I won't be able to turn fast enough. Even when I'm using the tripod setup to hook up to my binos and glass, I feel like I can't maneuver super well so I imagine that it would be worse if I had a gun behind it. I've noticed that guys that use tripods tend to use larger seats than simple butt-pads or in my case, a Sly Dog. Maybe a bigger seat would allow you a little more maneuverability, but I can't say for sure.

I used Vern Howie's shooting sticks for a long time. They were great. Recently switched to the Tricer-RP Bipod and it's also been great.
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Iā€™ve never sat on a pad with a tripod. I would imagine my feet would get in the way if I wasnā€™t careful, a chair helps with my legs being in the right spot. For me anyway
 
Chiming in again...sitting in the daytime with a tripod is something I will do but I use a pig saddle so I can simply lay the rifle in it...not clamped...so I can move side to side or lift it out to freehand runners etc and still have a rest to shoot off of. I just dont like being clamped in pig saddle or otherwise.
 
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