The Bass Pro Fall Classic mail out has an interesting looking rest on the back page. It is the Caldwell DeadShot FieldPod. It is a tripod with a swiveling gun mount on top. Sale price is $79.97. I haven't used one so i can't recommend it, but it does look interesting.
Bi-pod or shooting sticks?
I do 99% of my deer hunting from a stand and have never used either. This year, I will be making a trip to NE and will likely be on the ground most of the time. Would like to hear some opinions on either. Attached bi-pod seems like it would be the most accurate, but a stick seems more versatile. Also, is an attached bi-pod a pain when you don't need it?
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I have used both and it really depends on your type of hunting and the terrain. I prefer the sticks because of the versatility and I have never felt lacking on a longer shot, if I am able to have a back rest of some type such as a tree or fence. With the bipod your have more stability as they don't rock back and forth. I do not like a bipod if I'm walking more than a little bit, because the rifle balance is terrible and doesn't carry well on a sling. You also need to consider the grass or brush height when picking a bipod or sticks. It's amazing how quick a deer can disappear from view when you sit down on the ground with even a little rolling hill or grass, etc. You may have to consider something you shoot with standing up....I do 99% of my deer hunting from a stand and have never used either. This year, I will be making a trip to NE and will likely be on the ground most of the time. Would like to hear some opinions on either. Attached bi-pod seems like it would be the most accurate, but a stick seems more versatile. Also, is an attached bi-pod a pain when you don't need it?
Exactly my concerns! I'm pretty sure I will have to walk a ways and was mostly concerned with the lack of height on the bi-pod. Thanks. Will def check out the Caldwell
You didn't ask, but I'll say it anyway: I tried a monopod and didn't like it. Too unstable. Except when I had it attached to the floor of a hanging stand and could lean it against my knee. Otherwise, two sticks are a minimum. I have not tried an attached bipod--they look good for a shooting range but not for hunting. I have used the crossed shooting sticks on numerous occasions. Country is right--get long ones.
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bi-pod or shooting sticks
Just a personal preference, but I like shooting sticks over the attached bi-pod for many of the same reasons voiced. I looked at Primos trigger-stick as an alternative, but did not like the price, the weight or the tightening ferrules. FWIW, made my own out of two 43" sticks of bamboo (spray painted) and joined together 8" from the top ends by wrapping several rounds of heavy duty, bootlace type string, leaving just enough slack in the string so that legs can be separated with some resistance, yet keep the sticks tied together. Then taped the top 8" of each stick above the string with several layers of camo tape for rifle rest padding. They are very lightweight, strong, durable, double as a walking staff on tricky terrain and height adjust up or down quickly with one hand by spreading/narrowing the legs and/or leaning legs forward or backward. Found them to work well shooting off the ground, in a tree stand (w/out a rail) or in a tent blind. Really like the price.
Just a personal preference, but I like shooting sticks over the attached bi-pod for many of the same reasons voiced. I looked at Primos trigger-stick as an alternative, but did not like the price, the weight or the tightening ferrules. FWIW, made my own out of two 43" sticks of bamboo (spray painted) and joined together 8" from the top ends by wrapping several rounds of heavy duty, bootlace type string, leaving just enough slack in the string so that legs can be separated with some resistance, yet keep the sticks tied together. Then taped the top 8" of each stick above the string with several layers of camo tape for rifle rest padding. They are very lightweight, strong, durable, double as a walking staff on tricky terrain and height adjust up or down quickly with one hand by spreading/narrowing the legs and/or leaning legs forward or backward. Found them to work well shooting off the ground, in a tree stand (w/out a rail) or in a tent blind. Really like the price.
Check out the polecat or stoney point brand of sticks, which is apparently now owned or licensed by Primos.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stoney-Poin...031?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item233d83b0df
This is what I have shown in the ebay link.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stoney-Poin...031?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item233d83b0df
This is what I have shown in the ebay link.
I have used those same shooting sticks for years. Love them.Check out the polecat or stoney point brand of sticks, which is apparently now owned or licensed by Primos.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stoney-Poin...031?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item233d83b0df
This is what I have shown in the ebay link.
I had a pair of the cord type that broke down, but they didn't last but a couple seasons before wear and tear caught up and the cords broke.
cabelas telescoping shooting sticks. (2 legs)
I really appreciate the input guys! I've never deer hunted outside the great state of Mississippi aside from an occasional LA hunt. and I'm pretty excited about this trip.
Me too. They are too slow to adjust once you see an animal while just walking around but for setting up in a ground blind they are perfect.cabelas telescoping shooting sticks. (2 legs)
I bet you will need both. I'd bring a good bipod with 6-12" legs. Get a pod lock too. Then the bipod trigger sticks for tall grass
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