Shooting sticks/tripod
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Originally Posted By: alexrex20I use the Primos trigger stick tripod. Not sure why anyone would think the Bogpod is better, considering you have to adjust each leg individually, whereas on the Primos you just pull the trigger and it does it all for you... But to each their own.
I've often wondered the same thing.
I've often wondered the same thing.
I have the original Stoney Point brand mono pod and bi-pod shooting sticks. I use the bi-pod for almost all of my rifle and Contender handgun shooting and hunting. The bi-pods are reasonably light weight, not too bulky, and are fairly quick to adjust and set up.
The tri-pods I have handled in the stores seem too bulky to me, are heavier, and take more time to adjust and get set up perfectly. The tri-pods, once set up, probably offer a slight bit more steadiness which is good if shooting long distances and if weight and set up time are not an issue.
I saw the two leg Bog Pods in the new Academy store today for $39. They have the twist lock legs and look good.
Dave
The tri-pods I have handled in the stores seem too bulky to me, are heavier, and take more time to adjust and get set up perfectly. The tri-pods, once set up, probably offer a slight bit more steadiness which is good if shooting long distances and if weight and set up time are not an issue.
I saw the two leg Bog Pods in the new Academy store today for $39. They have the twist lock legs and look good.
Dave
Originally Posted By: Dave1
I saw the two leg Bog Pods in the new Academy store today for $39. They have the twist lock legs and look good.
Dave
Anymore, those are all I use... I like them cause they are centered and balanced on my pack, and the center of my back... I notice when I walk greater distances or transverse through thicker foliage having everything balanced, helps me get through thickets stealthier... I can pull them straight up and out without unbuckling the straps, but like already stated you have to "screw and unscrew" to get the legs to desired height.. For fast targets of opportunity walking in-between stands I simply try to improvise fast with what is available; tree trunk, fence post, knee cap... Depending on the situation I found it takes a couple seconds to drop prone and use my pack itself as a rest, depending on he height of grass and lay of the land... I find this a happy medium that allows me to have both hands free to carry only a weapon in and a weapon and drag out...
I saw the two leg Bog Pods in the new Academy store today for $39. They have the twist lock legs and look good.
Dave
Anymore, those are all I use... I like them cause they are centered and balanced on my pack, and the center of my back... I notice when I walk greater distances or transverse through thicker foliage having everything balanced, helps me get through thickets stealthier... I can pull them straight up and out without unbuckling the straps, but like already stated you have to "screw and unscrew" to get the legs to desired height.. For fast targets of opportunity walking in-between stands I simply try to improvise fast with what is available; tree trunk, fence post, knee cap... Depending on the situation I found it takes a couple seconds to drop prone and use my pack itself as a rest, depending on he height of grass and lay of the land... I find this a happy medium that allows me to have both hands free to carry only a weapon in and a weapon and drag out...
Originally Posted By: JohnBurnsI like the old (made in USA) Stoney Point Tripod with the Tagalong arm. No longer in production but the Primos is a copy.
Really like that picture, John!
Well thought out setup, Jeremy; can tell this isn't your first rodeo!
I can't walk that far any more so just carry my "custom built" sticks and kid's camp chair by hand. Guess I'm also too cheap to spring for the store bought sticks.
What walking I do in S. Tx. is in areas with plentiful supply of rattlesnakes and I like the idea of poking around a bit in the high grass before wading in, making the solid sticks even more practical.
Have settled on two different lengths and choose the one that fits the anticipated needs when I leave the jeep (sitting or standing). Sitting sticks/child's camp chair are just right height to allow elbow placement on knees resulting in almost bench rest stability for the longer shots.
I have found that a bit of gillie material attached to sitting sticks provides enough cover to mask slight movements, such as made while using hand calls, that might otherwise alert an animal. You can either loop sling over one ear of sticks (above) or use the short bungie cord shown below to free up hands while preventing slippage of rifle.
Here's another off-the-wall use for my sticks that cannot be done with bipods and I would not recommend using more expensive "store bought" sticks to accomplish
:
Needing a field expedient target frame to check the 300 yard POI of my .375, found my sitting sticks filled the bill perfectly.
Making a sturdy, yet lightweight set of sticks:
http://www.predatormastersforums.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2181379
Regards
hm
Really like that picture, John!
Well thought out setup, Jeremy; can tell this isn't your first rodeo!
I can't walk that far any more so just carry my "custom built" sticks and kid's camp chair by hand. Guess I'm also too cheap to spring for the store bought sticks.
What walking I do in S. Tx. is in areas with plentiful supply of rattlesnakes and I like the idea of poking around a bit in the high grass before wading in, making the solid sticks even more practical.
Have settled on two different lengths and choose the one that fits the anticipated needs when I leave the jeep (sitting or standing). Sitting sticks/child's camp chair are just right height to allow elbow placement on knees resulting in almost bench rest stability for the longer shots.
I have found that a bit of gillie material attached to sitting sticks provides enough cover to mask slight movements, such as made while using hand calls, that might otherwise alert an animal. You can either loop sling over one ear of sticks (above) or use the short bungie cord shown below to free up hands while preventing slippage of rifle.
Here's another off-the-wall use for my sticks that cannot be done with bipods and I would not recommend using more expensive "store bought" sticks to accomplish
Needing a field expedient target frame to check the 300 yard POI of my .375, found my sitting sticks filled the bill perfectly.
Making a sturdy, yet lightweight set of sticks:
http://www.predatormastersforums.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2181379
Regards
hm
