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    Shooting Stick(s)

    After having a blast killing a pig with a S&W 500 over a borrowed shooting stick, I've realized how helpful they can be for getting on target with certain firearms. The one I borrowed had to be "frankensteined" to even work decently so here is my question. What shooting stick would you recommend for longevity and possible other uses than just keeping a muzzle up? Seems there is lots of stuff out there, but some use tools often, others just a few times and it collects dust. I've found shooting the 500 off the stick to be much more enjoyable than a table and rest. Would like to spend money on a decent product, not another piece of S product sitting next to a trash can. Cheers!
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    I have the Primus Gen 3 Trigger Stick - Jim Shockey edition. Three pole and a trigger type switch to adjust. I really like it. Good luck.
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    Build your own

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    I have a 2 pole Trigger stick and it is nice but I wish I would have bought the 3 pole tripod version as it will stand up by itself. The others won't and when you are trying to get set up for a shot and you have to fumble around with your gun and then the sticks too, it becomes awkward if the sticks wont' stand up by themselves. you need three to 4 hands to deal with them.

    With the Tripod Version, it stands up by itself, so you set it in place and then set your gun on top of it.

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    I've had good results with a BogPod and a Trigger Stick, both tripod models.

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    Quote Originally Posted by W.R.Buchanan View Post
    I have a 2 pole Trigger stick and it is nice but I wish I would have bought the 3 pole tripod version as it will stand up by itself. The others won't and when you are trying to get set up for a shot and you have to fumble around with your gun and then the sticks too, it becomes awkward if the sticks wont' stand up by themselves. you need three to 4 hands to deal with them.

    With the Tripod Version, it stands up by itself, so you set it in place and then set your gun on top of it.

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    Wayne: Might have to try that? Thanks for the idea. Randy
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    I've used home made two stick shooting sticks and was recently given a BOG POD tri pod set. Three beats two in my opinion. The BOG POD came with a "V" rest and it works alright. I built an aluminum plate with a center post to mount a PROTECTOR leather sausage bag on the BOG POD. This works better for me.

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    I built my own cross sticks
    I like to be able to break them down and reassemble them on stand
    so I made them to do just that
    they can be made as needed for your particular applications and uses
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    Shooting Stick(s)

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    Was the borrowed shooting stick a single stick, a bipod, or a tripod?

    I have a bipod and a tripod I don't use anymore.
    Each had its advantages and disadvantages.

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    I have not had very good luck with 2 prong shooting sticks. Technic, confidence, etc.? I have missed more shots trying to use them than shooting from a kneeling or sitting position the service taught me to use. Using 3 pronk sticks have worked, but was used more for the confidence of the PH than myself. Give me a pack or bag to shoot off from prone or “bracing” and I’m at home, give me a 2 prong stick and I’ll shoot high every time. Each to his own��

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    Something to consider when shooting off sticks of any kind, store bought or homemade...do some shooting with them at various ranges to verify point of impact vs. point of impact after zeroing from a benchrest. It can vary. When I first tried this (out to 300 yards, I think) using a BogPod tripod, my shots were generally higher than the bench zero, not enough to miss a game animal, but they were high. After becoming more accustomed to shooting off the BogPod, point of impacts were the same as a bench zero. I'm pretty sure this will vary from one shooter to another, but it's worth doing.

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    i have a tri pod bogpod and a bipod primos trigger stick.
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    I have a Slik SBH-150-DQ Tripod with Rest Adapter.

    Very stable for shooting when standing.

    It looks like a pigmy in the picture without the legs extended.

    But with the legs extended, it's tall enough for standing shots.

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    I've been wanting to play with one of the Primos trigger stick monopods. I like the trigger on the handle for adjusting the length. I mostly hunt from a tree stand and the length of the stick is dependent on the distance to the critter. Being able to quietly and easily adjust the length while keeping the rifle on the stick seems like the way to go. Like I said, haven't tried one but I keep looking at them. They're also not stupid expensive.

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    My buddy is South Africa was tickled pink to have me use his 3 stick set up. I missed an otherwise easy shot with them. I never use that kind. I most often cut a nice walking stick and use it as a monopod. Walking around utility and when it's time, I have a nice rest by gripping it and the rifle together. Easy to change elevation or shots right or left. I guess it's what you get used to.

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    I've built my own...I used our old Christmas trees and skinned them down. I've made two types; tall ones for shooting standing up and shorter ones for shooting kneeling
    they do help...
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    I made and use a set of these:

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

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