shooting sticks

[two-feet]

Who on here uses them? How did you make them? Think I will build a set for this season as I simply cant responsibly shoot at game free hand.

[REMINGTON JIM]

I do ! Google shooting sticks - lots of info ! :wink: RJ

[NorBC]

I finally bought them. Was sick of trying to find something to try and rest my gun on in the steep icey slopes goat hunting. First first day I used them was the day I got my goat!

[Mikey Rafiki]

3/4-1" dowel, a bolt, washers on outsides and one in the between the legs, wing nut with a locking nut on the outside to prevent it from falling off.

[Quantafer]

They are invaluable in certain situations. I was able to harvest a 4 point mulie this year at 220 yrds with no rest in sight or possibilty of taking a knee. If I hadn't had it that deer would have been walking.

I've got a Primos 60" Bipod stick, it's a bit pricey but it paid itself off on the first deer. I suggest staying away from a monopod, I find they just dont give you much stability.

[Sofa King]

I made a couple different ones this season.
in one spot where I had chosen to sit and wait out the rest of the day for a buck I had seen earlier, I used two sticks and tied them together with some small rope I carry.
and then when in my blind, I constructed another one with a big willow.
on this one I attached an interesting tool I found at home, it lets me swivel freely without moving the sticks.
i'll get the pics and post them.

I looked at these this year.
they are pretty sweet, and come in single, double, or triple legged.
you can even get an attachment that your whole gun cradles in.
http://noktowizor.com.pl/96-large_bosky/automatyczny-pastoral-primos-tripod.jpg (http://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=eqIeZZj9dyqKEM&tbnid=H5dMT6mH5Lof5M:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnoktowizor.com.pl%2Fpastoraly%2F4 4-automatyczny-pastoral-primos-tripod.html&ei=uEb1UuL1OZGDogTKx4DIDg&bvm=bv.60799247,d.cGU&psig=AFQjCNGmCsksdUG6xLnIIHGyzn_Z42L6AA&ust=1391892508157859)
http://www.nextfield.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Primos-2-point-gun-rest-accessory-350x328.jpg (http://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=nfyPSsxhPFPjhM&tbnid=GJtAMS5Fwke1qM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nextfield.co.za%2Fproduct-category%2Fairgun-accessories%2Fshooting-stick%2F&ei=DUf1UuTdHIXaoASH6YGACg&bvm=bv.60799247,d.cGU&psig=AFQjCNGmCsksdUG6xLnIIHGyzn_Z42L6AA&ust=1391892508157859)

way too pricey though, and I found too bulky also.

[Quantafer]

Ya I've got the they style in the first picture. I found the bipod is all you need and a lot less bulky then the tripod. You can actually onscrew the shooting "Y" yoke and screw your spotting scope onto it, which is convenient. It also works well as a walking stick when you're in the rough stuff.

[NorBC]

Ya I've got the they style in the first picture. I found the bipod is all you need and a lot less bulky then the tripod. You can actually onscrew the shooting "Y" yoke and screw your spotting scope onto it, which is convenient. It also works well as a walking stick when you're in the rough stuff.

X2 I destroyed my touring poles first day up the mountain through the creek and canyon. Those shooting sticks are rugged and worked fantastic. Also the quick release function is a lot more handy than the usual twist lock.

[M.Dean]

I've never used them, but there's been lots of times I wish I had the sticks with me! I think there's a lot less wounded animals out there because of them. I've spent many sweat filled seconds trying to find something, anything to rest my Rifle on because my arms were shaking badly! Seen a guy on TV saying it's best to rest the front of the stock on the sticks, that way you get way less wandering from the front of the Rifle as you aim, I might have to try a set out!

[Rich_D]

Been dealing with shooting sticks the last few weeks Coyote Hunting and finally went and bought a 14.5-29" bipod. No loose sticks falling down, making noise, sliding apart.

Just my $0.02 anyway.

[cfree]

The primos bi pod is great. Use it as a rest for the binos, hiking pole and shooting rest, expensive but worth it.

[markt308]

I got some for Christmas so I might have to give them a try next year

[d6dan]

The primos bi pod is great. Use it as a rest for the binos, hiking pole and shooting rest, expensive but worth it.

X2 I use the bipod and really like it.
I bought mine several years ago and it was around $100. The new models are upwards of $200 now.

[RoscoeP]

Find a broken hockey stick(they are very strong) use a table saw and rip it exactly down the middle. Camo paint with left over brown black green etc. 1 stainless bolt and nut to hold together, drill hole in bottom of legs and put in cut off nails or screws, if you want a couple of strips of leather or rubber where gun will rest. I made one and it is awesome, friends saw and made there own. Cheers
here is a pic, not a good one but you will get the idea
http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/w589/1RoscoeP/Shootingsticks001_zps824f35f9.jpg (http://s1331.photobucket.com/user/1RoscoeP/media/Shootingsticks001_zps824f35f9.jpg.html)

[BugRock]

I have Primos trigger sticks, the Tripod. I bought then for my daughter, I have four kids all coming to hunting age soon. They work unreal, super quick to set up for her on any type of terrain, standing or kneeling. She gets lined up on her target quick and makes good clean shots, there would be a few more animlas and gross around if we never had the quick sticks! They were $140 but with four kids to use em, well worth it. I use them too on short day hunts where packing them all day is not a pain.

[two-feet]

I have some clear fir i will rip to 3/4 x 3/4 or so and fasten with a wing nut so i can adjust the tension between the sticks. Probably put some sort of spikes on the feet. But i really like the idea of putting together some rustic one at the blind, i will be cutting trail and building a tree stand or two this year and will stash some sticks there.

[Jager]

I made one based on the design from the VarmintAl website. I covered mine in camo duct tape. I'll admit I haven't used it in a hunting situation though.

[pescado]

Nice sticks Roscoe. I use the Snipe-pod and find it to be a nice compact shooting aid.

[Pioneerman]

I bought the Trigger stick bipod model tall, I think it goes from 24" up to 6'. The legs come out to adjust at any length with a pull of the trigger, very solid and you can lock them also with a side button. I bought them to help me get through certain conditions cause I have a bad knee and they are very handy.

[rocksteady]

Collapsible tent poles. 24" sections, perfect for sitting kneeling or standing... Check the re-use it bin at the transfer station...

2-3 piece section of pole, big assed rubber band for the saddle where the poles cross, you is stylin...

[#1fishslayer]

Yep. Love my sticks.

[brutus]

i just use a branch of the ground with a y in it easy to find in the timber i cut it to lenth and use as a hiking stick, perfect rest for the rifle been doing it for years shot most of my game that way cheap and very eficient lol

[Cordillera]

Cabelas bipod. I can adjust the height to suit the spot. Sometimes I'm sitting so its short, other times I'm in tall brush so the bipod is at maximum height. I've used a monopod and it's not as stable and the weight isn't much different. When you are travelling you can shorten the bipod and stash it in your pack. I think it was $70.

[BiG Boar]

I just bought a set of carbon fibre ultra light Dix sticks. They are shaped with a mushroom top so that they convert to a hiking pole when you don't really need them. They were very reasonable at $497.99. I got them at a very high end store in Vancouver that only sells the best gear. PM me and I will tell you where you can buy these. They are adjustable, and super light weight. Bipods, are a thing of the past, honey. Jim shockey uses the Trigger sticks, these are better because they are called the hammer Dix sticks. There is actually a bonus stick, so that its even more stable. Dix is 10 in french. But these, are 11. So they're even more stable.

[Drillbit]

Not knocking stix as they are no doubt useful. But I prefer not to carry baggage. In a blind or stand, yep, but not prowling.

Don't substitute stix for practice.

I find shooting freehand 400m practice, makes 200m freehand for keeps, a slam dunk.

[Mikey Rafiki]

I just bought a set of carbon fibre ultra light Dix sticks. They are shaped with a mushroom top so that they convert to a hiking pole when you don't really need them. They were very reasonable at $497.99. I got them at a very high end store in Vancouver that only sells the best gear. PM me and I will tell you where you can buy these. They are adjustable, and super light weight. Bipods, are a thing of the past, honey. Jim shockey uses the Trigger sticks, these are better because they are called the hammer Dix sticks. There is actually a bonus stick, so that its even more stable. Dix is 10 in french. But these, are 11. So they're even more stable.

PM sent. Can't wait to get my hands around those Dix.

[1980skywalker]

Bottom line is the better rest you can get for a shot the higher odds you will have of making a clean and quick kill with no regrets. Whatever type of bipod, bogpod, dix stix, hockey stix, etc etc you can get your hands on and comfortably carry and shoot from while hunting will improve your odds of harvesting your game. I am sorry if I offend anyone but to those that say say they dont need a rest and can shoot just as good freehand are not only arrogant, but irresponsible and completely disrespectfull to the animals we all enjoy hunting.

[BCKyle]

i just use a branch of the ground with a y in it easy to find in the timber i cut it to lenth and use as a hiking stick, perfect rest for the rifle been doing it for years shot most of my game that way cheap and very eficient lol

I like your style. ...also like the hockey stick maneuver mentioned earlier. But I often pick out a nice stick as a walking stick, so why not pick one that would work as a stablizer for a shot too!

[hunter1947]

I have never used one but I know of a few that have they really like the use of them ..

[two-feet]

Will see what it is like to walk around with an extra piece of gear, im pretty sure it will be anoying but time will tell. If I was any better than a terrible free hand shot i would not consider it. 400m free hand? Ha I wish. Looking forward to practising with the sticks cause bear season is coming up quick.

[albravo2]

I drilled a hole in my hiking poles and connect the two when I need a bipod. I drilled a hole in the top of one of the sticks and I insert a Y if I can get by with one stick.

I don't like carrying extra gear but hiking poles are essential kit for me so it works out well.

[sawmill]

I used a Harris bi-pod when I lived in Dawson Creek,hard to make 200+ yard shots with no rest.Around Kimberley I never have enough time to set up sticks,lots of stuff to rest on and anyway the vast majority of my shots are under 100yards.I don`t use a spotting scope either,just Bino`s around my neck.

[eaglesnester]

3/4-1" dowel, a bolt, washers on outsides and one in the between the legs, wing nut with a locking nut on the outside to prevent it from falling off.Ya forgot the spoon screwed on the side so U can hook it over yur belt.

[Ron.C]

I drilled a hole in my hiking poles and connect the two when I need a bipod. I drilled a hole in the top of one of the sticks and I insert a Y if I can get by with one stick.

I don't like carrying extra gear but hiking poles are essential kit for me so it works out well.

Great idea. Hiking poles were an absolute must for us last year where we hunted goats. May have to try this out with my current poles.

[Vancouver1234]

i bought 1/2" dowels put them in an x form and drilled a hole, used a wing nut and washer, so i can tighten it to whatever height i want, very light and small an can easily be brought when out hunting

[bowhunterbruce]

I got a set for the wife last season and they quickly proved invaluable when she took a nice 5x4 whitey at 150 yards. I tried them yesterday while sighting in a buddies new 17 mag. I was impressed with how steady those primos tripods held the gun.
bhb

[nature girl]

I have the primos ones in the above picture and the bog ones with the 3 legs and I like the bogs ones better but I have yet to use it to shoot a animal with yet. I find when I dont have them with me then I shoot a animal. They are nice but in a way kind of a pain just more stuff to carry. And to clang around to make noise.

[headhunter2]

I also checked out VarmintAl's ideas and will try making the sticks. Instead of the hockey stick, I found an old deck umbrella with hard wood ribs that look like they will work. I do have several bipods but am getting to the time of life where a walking stick sounds reasonable.

[Sofa King]

here's a pair I made this past season.
I made them for in my blind.
in case I had to pivot, because there was so little room in there to move.
I wanted to be able to not have to move my rest as well.
so I *#@@%&-rigged my own creation.
I took an arrow mount for my bow and screwed it in to a willow that I had cut.
I backed the screw off just slightly to allow it to free-spin.
it actually was the cat's-ass.
and it was universal also.
I could turn it one way and have a groove for the barrel, or turn it the other way and the stock would rest in the larger notch.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w362/deddeer/IMG_0345_zpsfdea3fd1.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/deddeer/media/IMG_0345_zpsfdea3fd1.jpg.html)
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w362/deddeer/IMG_0344_zpsd0cc0816.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/deddeer/media/IMG_0344_zpsd0cc0816.jpg.html)
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w362/deddeer/IMG_0347_zpsb8f2794a.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/deddeer/media/IMG_0347_zpsb8f2794a.jpg.html)

[Sofa King]

here's another from this season.
on a hike, I decided to sit and watch this area until dark.
to help make a potential long shot, and more to have something to do to help pass the time, I made another rest.
cut two wee trees, lash with small lashing that I always carry, then lashed the gun to the rest.
I tied the gun because I didn't want to move any more than I had to.
and, I figured I might nod off, and wanted the gun to be at the ready.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w362/deddeer/IMG_3927_zps0e76a5ef.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/deddeer/media/IMG_3927_zps0e76a5ef.jpg.html)

but the light faded, I got colder, and no deer appeared.
oh well, that just meant that I still had more hunting season left.
http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w362/deddeer/IMG_3928_zps7e1c0c57.jpg (http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/deddeer/media/IMG_3928_zps7e1c0c57.jpg.html)