pegasus bridge Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 i brought a bi-pod to use on the .17 hmr, which was fine until the weather got bad, and didnt really fancy getting on the floor to take shots all the time. so - i brought some sticks to have a go with, took a bit of getting used to on paper, but i think i have mastered it (well just about), i find having the sticks slightly leaning in towards me a little is best, any way = after putting a box of rounds through on paper i had a walk about, mostly to see where the runs are in the snow, when this one stopped to have a look at me on his hind legs, quite happy with my first kill from the sticks. he was around 110 yards out, and went straight down. didnt seen another bunny after that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SSS Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 I bought some the other day and i agree, i prefer them leaning towards me slightly, I think I prefer using them to a bipod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 I made mine from some green plastic coated aluminium canes from a garden centre cost me all of £3 ! Love mine and always use them if am not being driven ! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midge Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 (edited) should try the quad sticks .great bit off kit only a bit pricey Edited December 21, 2009 by midge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Nice, I've been considering sticks, due to the flat nature of my land, good to know that you've had results. The quad sticks look good, but also look heavy and bulky? Pegasus bridge would have trouble humping that on his more than ample land! Nice shot mate, looking at the pic its a obvious HMR shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMcC Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Try two sticks with a length of rope slightly longer than the sticks with a loop on the end. Splay the sticks in front of you as normal, put the loop over the top of the sticks and stand on the rope, you can then lean forward and brace yourself solid as a rock. If you are Deer stalking, you can use the rope as a drag rope to recover the carcas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Would a length of Hazel with a 'V' on the end not work for resting your rifle on? It was be a lot more economic and provided you practice with it probably work the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatGun Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 I use the same sticks.I took joining section off tops so I could spread them further for different grounds. Had mine a couple of year now and still working fine. Steer clear of tripod sticks etc,too fussy for rabbitting. Great for making shots safer when a bipod is a bit flat and like you said,helps keep you dry as laying down in the mud for a rabbit isnt often worthwhile, although I dont mind getting muddy for a fox :look: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted December 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Nice, I've been considering sticks, due to the flat nature of my land, good to know that you've had results. The quad sticks look good, but also look heavy and bulky? Pegasus bridge would have trouble humping that on his more than ample land! Nice shot mate, looking at the pic its a obvious HMR shot! i put a bit of practice in 'mounting' the sticks, took a while to master a rhythym, i kept knocking the catch that holds the magazine in, resulting in it dropping in the snow! I was going to try and make some up , but found these at a very reasonble price - and as they are adjustable they are good to use when sat as well, even though i got the bipod that adjusts up to 27" it was not quite high enough at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 i put a bit of practice in 'mounting' the sticks, took a while to master a rhythym, i kept knocking the catch that holds the magazine in, resulting in it dropping in the snow! I was going to try and make some up , but found these at a very reasonble price - and as they are adjustable they are good to use when sat as well, even though i got the bipod that adjusts up to 27" it was not quite high enough at times. What make are they mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted December 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 What make are they mate? its non branded mate - but the quality is spot on, got it from a large internet auction site, keywords ' shooting bipod' - £20 ish delivered! - how are you getting on with your .17 HMR ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 its non branded mate - but the quality is spot on, got it from a large internet auction site, keywords ' shooting bipod' - £20 ish delivered! - how are you getting on with your .17 HMR ? Cheers, I'll have a look! Getting on well thanks, took a while to get a decent zero, due to the weather though. Its perfect for a lump of my permission, but no so on some other bits so I'm picking up a .22 tomorrow, it was that or FAC air, and the lr is cheaper! I want it mainly for lamping some of the smaller pasture fields, the hmr does the job, but does the job a bit too much if that makes sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJaxeman Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 I use the same sticks as this they are great and as said good for getting down on one knee to use aswell Bipods removed for this time of year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted December 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 (edited) Cheers, I'll have a look! Getting on well thanks, took a while to get a decent zero, due to the weather though. Its perfect for a lump of my permission, but no so on some other bits so I'm picking up a .22 tomorrow, it was that or FAC air, and the lr is cheaper! I want it mainly for lamping some of the smaller pasture fields, the hmr does the job, but does the job a bit too much if that makes sense? i got a .22 sorted as well - weighs very little, (got a 14"barrel on it), i am going to be using it for lamping mostly - i did see what people mean by the ricochet issue with them, and to be honest i think this is the biggest limiting factor - it will only be used at close range onto a soft backstop - i started getting ricochets on a ploughed field on a frosty morning!! i know what you mean about the .17 i have yet to get one that stays in the body of the rabbit, and under 70ish yards it doesnt usually cause too much damage as it passes through i'm on the look out for a cheap webley patriot, mostly because i used to fantasise about them as a youth!, and partly because i want to (very occasionally) shoot up trees. I use the same sticks as this they are great and as said good for getting down on one knee to use aswell Bipods removed for this time of year i was a bit cynical about the quality of them given the price- but on arrival they are more than adequate. nipped out again this morning - got another rabbit, nice morning stroll. Edited December 22, 2009 by pegasus bridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 I use the tripod style ones the same as you have, took a little getting use to setting up but once you know what goes where then its quick. i use them for 222, hmr and the lr. i think the ones i have are something like x3m1 or something like it. only problem i found with the triple one is you need to tighten the nuts down and then back them of a 1/4 turn else your drop your nuts in the field Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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