Sell Me on a Bipod/Tripod

[abarn]

I am happy with my Tricer. Lightweight, packs well, and handles my Kowa 88 pretty good with the panhead.

 

[Andouille]

Should be able to get pretty stable with a frame pack and crossed trekking poles.

Wiser Precision Quick Stix adapters turn a standard pair of poles into a rock steady bipod. Light and relatively inexpensive at $39. You can run the poles as a bipod without the Quick Clip adapter ($129), but the adapter certainly add stability.

 

[Chama Grande]

Am I the only one using those Primos trigger sticks? I found one that is stores on the side of my pack and will get me to a kneeling/sitting height no problem. And I swap out the head on it for my binos and it seems to work fine for not that much money.

 

[hank4elk]

Am I the only one using those Primos trigger sticks? I found one that is stores on the side of my pack and will get me to a kneeling/sitting height no problem. And I swap out the head on it for my binos and it seems to work fine for not that much money.

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Gifted a Primos a couple years ago. Quick and solid. Perfect for shooting off my ass.

 

[jpc01101]

I have two trigger sticks(a monopod and a tripod). THey are fine for what they are, wayyy to wobbly for standing shooting (In my opinion). If I have to stand a good carbon tripod makes a world of difference. If I can get prone then a bipod or just shooting off a pack makes almost any shot easier.

 

[jpc01101]

I did pick up a pair of shooting sticks while in Africa.

https://safarioutdoor.co.za/shooting/shooting-accessories/rest-bipods-shooting-sticks/shooting-stick-nordisker-4-legged

Not sure why these haven't caught on over here, they are rock solid with the gun being supported completely. They could fold up smaller, but a very good option for standing shooting. Plus they were like $90 US. and I had a bow case to get them home, LOL.

 

[jpc01101]

 

[Benfromalbuquerque]

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Well shit, I can do one a those for like $15.

 

[jpc01101]

Well shit, I can do one a those for like $15. View attachment 379689

Like it. Not sure if it will telescope down to make it easier to carry but it’s generally the same. The strap helps as well can set the distance apart for your gun.

 

[Benfromalbuquerque]

Like it. Not sure if it will telescope down to make it easier to carry but it’s generally the same. The strap helps as well can set the distance apart for your gun.

Thanks and I think I’ll add a strap. This contraption was made with 7’ tomato stakes and paracord I found in the garden shed. It’s rigid, will not telescope. Weighs about 1lb.
After trying attached bipods, bog pog, trigger stick and yoke on a hiking pole, I *almost* convinced myself to buy a fine bamboo African hunting stick set. Looked at online outdoor vendors, EBay, Etsy… great stuff out there. I just couldn’t rationalize spending $400+ on shooting sticks.