ElvisThePelvis Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Pros, cons, thanks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadWasp Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 for what? used for very different things........................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Gun mounted bipod v's Quad sticks and for what discipline? In the field I use home made quad sticks and prefer them over other alternatives for stability. Not particularly good to deploy quickly though but I don't rush to take my shots these days. However gun mounted bipod is slightly more stable but I don't like lying down in wet grass or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElvisThePelvis Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Hi, trying to see whether sticks would be be suitable for everything (rabbit,fox,deer, crows) do I really need a bipod? The land I shoot over is pretty lumpy so crawling along the ground will restrict visibility Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benthejockey Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 They're both very different. I'm happiest shooting off my bipod but there's times you can't use it. I've got a pair of crappy sticks that I really can't get on with and I'd actively move to a position where I could lean on a gate or fence post. I'm sure though it's down to having rubbish sticks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 As I so rarely use my bipod now most shot especially woodland stalking are taken free hand or off stick I've taken my bipod of my rifle. Only it goes back on is hill stalking or long range crow shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scobydog Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Both have there uses, personally I prefer sticks as you generally have more of a view to see what else is going on , lying down with a bipod can sometimes restrict your view a little bit. I'm having a single stick made at the moment with an antler I purchased off here, takes getting used to but after a lot of practice I much prefer it to quad or tripod sticks. Also you don't unintentionally lie in any cow, horse, sheep, dog or pig manure. Atb Scobydog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElvisThePelvis Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Thanks guys, I sense a 'which sticks ?' Thread coming on.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cervusman Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 I would not go stalking without my Viper quad sticks. I've had some great long shots that I'd never attempted my old trigger sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) Thanks guys, I sense a 'which sticks ?' Thread coming on.. Made my own (quad sticks) for about £12 for parts (B&Q). Couldn't spend £100 + for shop bought. I wouldn't go out with the rifle without them. Edited to state quad sticks. Edited February 17, 2017 by Good shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Bushwear ones are £25 and they are telescopic so you can take sitting/kneeling/standing shots. No good for runner beans though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 sticks ,b&q specials,then when required for that longer shot,javelin bi-pod doesnt have to be on the gun all the time,carried i your pocket fits on the rifle in seconds,perfect combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadWasp Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 You need to be able to shoot well from different positions. So depending on what you are heading out for, and the type of terrain, you'll pick your accessory accordingly. Having a bipod on your gun does not preclude using sticks - although you can make more noise if you clatter the bipod about. If you don't have a bipod and the quarry is too small or too far away to shoot accurately standing then you can get inventive in using your sticks for support kneeling, sitting free, sitting back against a post and so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Single nut stick cut to shoulder height serves most purposes and is a handy third leg for crossing ditches, logs whatever safely and quietly. I have a way of putting the stick behind my right ankle and then kneeling bring the stick across my left knee, sitting back on the ankle. This makes a very stable shooting position and it is easy to follow a beast that may move a few feet. If I happen to leave it leaning against a tree or a gate it has not cost me either. I also have couple of old golf club shanks(wooden) with screw fittings I made up and a leather sling between the two so they can fold and make a bipod if required. OK, but by the time I have it set up I could have shot off the single stick and grolloched the animal. Again horses for courses and what suits you. I have owned and tried commercial bye and tri pod sticks and given them away, gone back to my hazel rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 I have a Harris bi-pod, I think it's the largest extendable one they do. Shoot many a rabbit off it, but I'm considering getting sticks too - standing in wet grass is more appealing to kneeling in it these days... Not sure what to do - single Y stick, 2 or 3 legs or quad??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Quad sticks for upto 200 yards with problematic stalking. Bipod of varminting out to a grand Bags for range I did a thread a while ago on making quad sticks cheaply. In the diy area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Quad sticks for upto 200 yards with problematic stalking. Bipod of varminting out to a grand Bags for range I did a thread a while ago on making quad sticks cheaply. In the diy area And a very good thread it was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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