Bipod, tripod, none at all?
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Jerryrigged
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I'm with Kirsch, beard buster chair except gun supported on left knee. If need more elevation for the gun, right boot laying on side on ground with left foot on top. So darn comfortable can doze off. Sits low enough that if they do pick up my shape, only about height of a sitting coyote or a bedded down deer with it's head up looking around.
Last weekend, I spent some time at the range with my monopod and my shooting sticks.
Wow. What a difference between the two. I was orders of magnitude more accurate with sticks. I wasn't surprised the sticks were more accurate. I was just surprised HOW MUCH MORE accurate they were.
I don't think I want anything to do with a monopod ever again.
Wow. What a difference between the two. I was orders of magnitude more accurate with sticks. I wasn't surprised the sticks were more accurate. I was just surprised HOW MUCH MORE accurate they were.
I don't think I want anything to do with a monopod ever again.
Jerryrigged
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If using a regular folding stool for better visiblity in brush I will use a monopod.
Originally Posted By: satchamoI might be in the minority but I like a monopod for day hunting. Light, maneuverable. I can move quick if a coyote comes from an unexpected spot. It offers enough stability for the ranges I shoot.
I used to think that too. Until I spent some time at the range and compared my accuracy to a pair of sticks.
It wasn't even close.
Have you done that?
I used to think that too. Until I spent some time at the range and compared my accuracy to a pair of sticks.
It wasn't even close.
Have you done that?
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SlickerThanSnot
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Originally Posted By: BJJ223Originally Posted By: satchamoI might be in the minority but I like a monopod for day hunting. Light, maneuverable. I can move quick if a coyote comes from an unexpected spot. It offers enough stability for the ranges I shoot.
I used to think that too. Until I spent some time at the range and compared my accuracy to a pair of sticks.
It wasn't even close.
Have you done that?
i once tried a monopod. they suck. i was more steady without.
I used to think that too. Until I spent some time at the range and compared my accuracy to a pair of sticks.
It wasn't even close.
Have you done that?
i once tried a monopod. they suck. i was more steady without.
Originally Posted By: SlickerThanSnotOriginally Posted By: BJJ223Originally Posted By: satchamoI might be in the minority but I like a monopod for day hunting. Light, maneuverable. I can move quick if a coyote comes from an unexpected spot. It offers enough stability for the ranges I shoot.
I used to think that too. Until I spent some time at the range and compared my accuracy to a pair of sticks.
It wasn't even close.
Have you done that?
i once tried a monopod. they suck. i was more steady without.
Sitting, sticks are almost as steady as sand bags on a bench. Rest elbows just inside knees. W/AR, I pull the rifle in w/weak hand over strong hand on pistol grip. W/bolt gun grasp sling and sticks w/weak hand and pull rifle into shoulder.
Even standing, sticks are more accurate than a monopod sitting, IMO. Note shooter grasping sticks and sling w/weak hand and pulling sticks/rifle tight into shoulder as he leans into the sticks for a rock solid position. You can also pick up the sticks with the rifle to shift left or right w/ease when needed.
Regards,
hm
I used to think that too. Until I spent some time at the range and compared my accuracy to a pair of sticks.
It wasn't even close.
Have you done that?
i once tried a monopod. they suck. i was more steady without.
Sitting, sticks are almost as steady as sand bags on a bench. Rest elbows just inside knees. W/AR, I pull the rifle in w/weak hand over strong hand on pistol grip. W/bolt gun grasp sling and sticks w/weak hand and pull rifle into shoulder.
Even standing, sticks are more accurate than a monopod sitting, IMO. Note shooter grasping sticks and sling w/weak hand and pulling sticks/rifle tight into shoulder as he leans into the sticks for a rock solid position. You can also pick up the sticks with the rifle to shift left or right w/ease when needed.
Regards,
hm
tawnoper
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I grew up hunting the dez with my ol man. He never used anything. Rifle, hand call, done. I hunted that way for a long time. Seated with elbows on knees is a pretty steady platform, especially if you're on a hillside. A nice back rest like a joshua tree or a rock really helps too. Eventually I started using shooting sticks and a foam pad to sit on. My sticks were two 1/2" dowels tied with a boot lace. Super cheap and effective. Easy to adjust for uneven ground as well.
Originally Posted By: BJJ223Originally Posted By: satchamoI might be in the minority but I like a monopod for day hunting. Light, maneuverable. I can move quick if a coyote comes from an unexpected spot. It offers enough stability for the ranges I shoot.
I used to think that too. Until I spent some time at the range and compared my accuracy to a pair of sticks.
It wasn't even close.
Have you done that?
I've shot from a tripod,bipod and monopod. For sure a tripod or bipod are more steady. But I've learned to steady myself using my knees while using a monopod. If you miss or have multiple coyotes in different directions and you're trying to move a bipod or tripod around one leg gets hung up on some brush or something that costs valuable seconds. Especially on a running coyote. Up and over for a monopod. That's where I prefer it over anything else. Also you don't have to mess with it as much on uneven ground. I've shot prairie dogs off of a monopod and they're way smaller than a coyote. Once you get used to it it's not a big deal. Most shots on coyotes I've taken from a monopod were within 200 yards. Practice is all it takes.
I agree there are steadier things to shoot from but in the field not always necessarily better. On a range where there's short grass and nothing to get those extra legs caught on a bipod or tripod are great. But for me a monopod has done better than them. It's more versatile I guess you could say.
I used to think that too. Until I spent some time at the range and compared my accuracy to a pair of sticks.
It wasn't even close.
Have you done that?
I've shot from a tripod,bipod and monopod. For sure a tripod or bipod are more steady. But I've learned to steady myself using my knees while using a monopod. If you miss or have multiple coyotes in different directions and you're trying to move a bipod or tripod around one leg gets hung up on some brush or something that costs valuable seconds. Especially on a running coyote. Up and over for a monopod. That's where I prefer it over anything else. Also you don't have to mess with it as much on uneven ground. I've shot prairie dogs off of a monopod and they're way smaller than a coyote. Once you get used to it it's not a big deal. Most shots on coyotes I've taken from a monopod were within 200 yards. Practice is all it takes.
I agree there are steadier things to shoot from but in the field not always necessarily better. On a range where there's short grass and nothing to get those extra legs caught on a bipod or tripod are great. But for me a monopod has done better than them. It's more versatile I guess you could say.
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I still use the same system I've used for years with no changes except one. I use a soft-sided stadium seat covered in burlap, and with the side straps sewn closer to the seat for a very tight support system. I also use a 12-25" Harris. But when shooting prone with the Harris even the tallest one, it's still too high for comfortable prone shooting. I now carry a PVC-T, that slides into the base of the bipod and allows the legs to come up to almost a 45 degree angle but doesn't go up too much to allow the springs to activate the legs and pull them up against the base. It works great and doesn't compromise portability since I walk 5-8 miles a day often.