Shooting Sicks

[gramps73]

Looking at getting my son some sticks for Christmas
Any ones better the the other.
Thanks

[JohnB]

I like the bogpod. Primos ones just not as tuff.

[Twisted Canuck]

I've used the Primos bipod for a quite few years, I like them. Having said that, I did have my first one break, about -35 outside on a late season cow elk, and I think the plastic got brittle. But they were replaced no questions asked either.

[coyotecaller]

In our experience, we thought we’d try the primos tripod sticks. Didn’t like em, too bulky and just seemed too much going on in regards to getting his legs in the right place and getting steady. So we tried the primos trigger bipod, he felt he couldn’t get solid enough. So we tried the Caldwell dead shot. I really like it, he didn’t. Ok now he’s getting picky! So I thought let’s try a Harris 13-27” bipod. That was the trick. He can sit on a heat-a-seat and get really solid. He’s about 4’5” and shoots a 243 very confidently. I really like the Caldwell dead shot and the big pod death grip.

[jungleboy]

I made a shooting stick from a sapling tree trunk which I attached a forked deer antler to the top by drilling both pieces and using a 3/8 threaded rod as a dowel pin a bit of sanding and finishing and you have a one of kind stick that looks great and is very functional.

[LUVTOHUNT]

I find the Primos trigger sticks to be very durable and have never had a problem with them. I have the Bog Pod and used it as well but prefer the Primos product. Just my opinion.

[Scottmisfits]

I've the TriggerStick bipod but prefer the tripod version. Its not a full on tripod but still has the threaded attachment for a spotting scope and whatnot as well.

[45/70/500]

i have the three legged bog pod it seems flimsy and for sure its a pain in the rear to deploy the legs if you are in a hurry

[elkhunter11]

I like the Primos trigger sticks tripod, quickest by far to adjust, and the tripod is stable.

[KUDUHNTR]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

I like the Primos trigger sticks tripod, quickest by far to adjust, and the tripod is stable.

I have the primos 3 legged one, has been good for me in 5 yrs of use, no issues.

[curtz]

I have a single leg cabelas, I set the height when I leave the truck and kind of use it as a walking stick. It's fast and good for walking, tree stand, or blind.

[redhunter1]

Google Bipod Shooting Sticks and watch the video. Can only order these online but they are light weight and look very interesting.

[Blacktail22]

Bog pod hands down

[urcayuse]

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Who needs sticks just practice this move. Works good til the snow gets too deep

[TrollGRG]

I just made my own. a couple of 1 inch dowels and a bit of twine and Robert is your mother's brother.

Lots of videos on Youtube on how to do it.

[CNP]

Tripod shooting stick on sales at Cabelas for 55.99. Can't go wrong. I wouldn't own a mono or bipod.........tripod all the way.

[6.5 shooter]

Pole cats, not fancy but they work

[CNP]

Originally Posted by CNP

Tripod shooting stick on sales at Cabelas for 55.99. Can't go wrong. I wouldn't own a mono or bipod.........tripod all the way.

This one

https://www.cabelas.ca/product/101726

[wildwoods]

I hate shooting sticks. Bipods attached to swivel stud from 13-26” are my go to. Non pivoting. Incredibly versatile and no need to carry a separate item in your hands. I’m sure guys do well with trigger sticks and such but not for this guy

[jcrayford]

I run 9"-16" bipods on my rifle for prone shots, but found earlier this year that when in a sitting position they aren't anywhere close to high enough.

Went to a big box store and bought some Primos trigger bipods. Light, carry well and can be used as a walking stick if needed. Tried them from various heights (sitting / kneeling / standing) and they are so much more stable than my off hand platform. They deploy really fast; spread the legs and hit the trigger. Within 2 seconds I've got a platform for my rifle.

However, it's not the speed of deployment I like. It's the immediate versatility of setting up on uneven ground that makes them handy. I've surveyed all my life and know what a pain setting a tripod up on uneven ground can be. I looked at the Primos trigger tripod and those seem like they would adjust fast as well, but the bipod version was lighter to carry (we all carry enough stuff)

Didn't get the chance to shoot at game this year with them, but I'll be using them over the next 10 months to get ready for next season. Gophers might not like me so much.....

Now I've got both options - rifle mounted bipods and carry along bipods. The rifle mounted bipods still come along as I feel the best option for longer ranges (if I choose to shoot that far) is my prone position with the rifle bipods, but the carry along Primos will handle shorter ranges / tall grass / sitting positions / etc.

J.

[Savage Bacon]

Originally Posted by urcayuse

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Who needs sticks just practice this move. Works good til the snow gets too deep

I hope the front sling swivel doesn't get caught on anything because of recoil. Ouch!

[7magtime]

I've been using the bogpod tripod the last few years and I like them. I leave the legs extended about 3/4 of the way out so I can use them as a walking stick and I can shoot off them standing or kneeling at that height quickly when needed.....

[gramps73]

Thank you for all the replies
Merry Christmas everyone

[Iron Brew]

I keep meaning to make these... I never quite seem to get there...

https://www.varmintal.com/abifu.htm

[Dean2]

Too bad you aren't in Edmonton. I ahve at least 9 different versions. You could take them to the range and test them out. Been using sticks for many years, started using them gopher shooting.

Harris Bipod and other gun mounted - work well for prone or sitting on the ground. Standing or sitting in a chair hard to get long enough ones and they weigh a ton. For carrying rifle I hate them. Makes the gun very muzzle heavy.. Also makes the gun very hard to shoot off hand or using a fence post as a rest.

Fold out sticks - very handy and great for walk hunting as they aren't in the way. Deploy pretty rapidly and give a good stable shooting platform for sitting, or standing. Like all Bipod style sticks you need to face them towards you at a 30 degree angle so you can push against them for stability.




Correct Angle for Bipod shooting sticks.




Walking stick, seat and shooting rest. Very good alround option but not as stable as a Bi-pod. I have three of these and took one collapsible version to Africa. Keeps your butt out of the thorns and you can use it to rest camera or gun. Kneeling height. there is a sharp sike the sticks into the ground that improves stability a lot.





Primos Bipod Gen 2

Good shooting stick, fairly light and deploys quickly. Not as robust as the polecat version if being used as a walking stick., but again you have something in your hands.
Polecat version


The Tripods to me are only useful if you are setup in a blind of some sort. They are far too bulky to carry any distance and they take too long to setup. Done on a flat sidewalk like the picture, no problem, on uneven ground takes a lot longer. The more complicated dead rests are even worse and completely im[practicle outside a fixed blind setup, unless you have a gyun bearer.

[ak77]

... and here i thought we are talking about population control

[teledogs]

I use Cabela's Quik Stiks, very light weight and stable for me. I also use a monopod that I quite like.

[thumper]

I've used the light 'fold-up' bi=pod for many years, They fit in an inside pocket of my hunting vest - quickly accessible, but out of the way. Recently though, I've been using a modified camera mono-pod. Makes a steady walking staff, works for the 'barrel' of my camera, as well as my binoculars - and rifle. And it has a foam 'handle' so it's not so cold on the hands.

[wildwoods]

Originally Posted by ak77

... and here i thought we are talking about population control

Lol I see what you did there.










The thread title is hilarious