Sooting sticks vs. Bipod

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rynokron

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Which do you prefer and why? I have some shooting sticks, but I'm not real fond of them. Thinking of trying a tall bipod that I can use sitting down.
 
I like a bipod that stays on your gun. I dont like fumbling with sticks. Getting one that is tall enough for the sitting position is the trick. I tried several and still aint found one I really like. I started using the EvoPod. You can fold it to the side and strap it to butt of your gun. It will adjust all the way up to the standing position. They also have no locking position like most bipods. They will spread completely apart like shooting sticks and the gun will swivel 360.

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The bipod is too hard to adjust if you have to reposition when one comes in from an unexpected angle. It's the same height all the time when the heat is on. The sticks can be spread open or pulled closed making them more versatile and it's also hard to shoot your rifle from a standing position with a tall heavy bipod on it. Just my 2 cents.
 
I've got a short bench-rest style Harris by-pod for long shots,and home-made fiberglass shooting sticks for sitting. When I'm out of position, I pick the rifle out of the sticks, and shoot "off-hand".

Just goes to show, a guy should practice just about every style of shooting to be proficient.

'Ya just never know whats going to happen, or "when".

BTech, that's a good looking pic!
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Sticks much more versatile than bipod:
No added weight to firearm.
Every bit as stable as bipod.
Easier to swing side to side.
Much easier to change elevation quickly.
Can't use bipod to run snakes out of high grass.
and last but not least, let's see you use a bipod as a target frame in a pinch
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Or as a very lightweight portable blind:
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Originally Posted By: littletoesI've got a short bench-rest style Harris by-pod for long shots,and home-made fiberglass shooting sticks for sitting. When I'm out of position, I pick the rifle out of the sticks, and shoot "off-hand".

Just goes to show, a guy should practice just about every style of shooting to be proficient.

'Ya just never know whats going to happen, or "when".

BTech, that's a good looking pic!
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Thank you sir.
 
Funny, after trying the sticks for awhile I think they have the same drawbacks. At least with a bipod I can put my rifle next to me ready to go and have my shotgun in hand for close up action. Think I'm going to try one of the pivoting type bipods that I can make minor corrections with and not change the height. Nothings perfect.
 
For me depends on the terrain, If you hunt wide open more flat land then a rifle mounted bi-pod, But if you are hunting country thats more or less hills and uneven terrain then I use shooting sticks.
Bi-pod doesn't have as much adjustment as sticks so thats why I like sticks on uneven terrain.
I have and use both depending on where I want to hunt.
 
I have gone back more with the sticks these days, I have 3 Harris Bipods,but sticks seem to be better for the Terrain I hunt. The Bipods get caught in tall grass and brush when adjusting for a shot sometimes. For Squirrel shooting however, I like the Bipods. Good luck
 
Home made Sticks... especially in winter.

Based on first-hand experience, those collapsible, twist to adjust bi-pods and/or mono-pods have a tendency to freeze solid on cold winter days.

Sticks don't freeze.
 
I prefer shooting sticks in fact I'm a BOG pod fan. I tried mounted bipods and found that at times they got in the way. I had purchased a pair of shooting sticks for my kids and tried them. Didn't like them at first, but as I got accustomed to them I now feel naked without them. I think the reason I like the adjustable sticks better because you can shoot off of them sitting, squatting or standing. I also use mine for pushing brush ,snakes, vines and barb wire out of my path. They make nice rod holders for catfishing as well. If you need to swing to one side while hunting, you simply let them fall to the ground and swing or move them{if there's no brush to hang on}. Mounted Bipods tend to get hung up when moving from side to side. they are loud and uncomfortable when walking and hang up on everything you pass. Over the years I've converted many hunters to Bog Pods.
 
If I know I was going to sit on flat ground and had didn't have 2 foot of snow on the ground I would use a bi-pod. But in the real world there is chisel plow and snow drifts so thats why I go with sticks now. Always seemed like I had to sit up and stretch or sloutch to be able to see through the scope with bi-pods.
 
Good replies, thanks. Mabey I just need to keep trying with the sticks. I hunt a mix of terrain. We have thick forest all the way to wide open sage within a few miles of each other. The sticks have given me problems when there is fast action. That seems to be the norm for me, fast action or no action. Gonna give a bipod a try. Then I will have both and use what works best for me.
 
I use bipod and sticks. Often the terrain doesnt allow a prone shot so bipod no good. If use the Stoney creek polecat tripods and they are superb. The real secret isnt which to use but practice. I shoot a good few hundred rabbits a year with my .22 or .17 and do it all off sticks so I am good and ready when I need to use them for foxes or deer. Best shot was a 340m fox from tripod sticks whilst standing.

I would always rather be prone however
 
Also it's always easier to raise sticks than lower them while on stand. Keep them at the hieght of your lowest shot you would take on a stand.
 


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