Shooting Monopoles/sticks

[KPV4]

Thinking of getting a shooting monopole or stick, with the wet conditions in the field and also possible snow on the way I don't want to be lying down for long periods using the bipod. Also in the dark you never quite know what you might be lying in

 

Those of you that use shooting sticks, monopoles, tripods etc what do you think of them? Which type do you find are best and easiest to use, and what makes are good quality? I was thinking of getting a Pole Cat monopole as it can be used as a walking stick as well, anyone tried one?

 

Any advice will be gratefully received

[Devon Fox]

I found it really hard to use a single stick,I also tried the deerhunter tripod, very stable but a bit of a faff to set up.

 

I now use a set of deerhunter sticks sticks

 

They are cheap and cheerfull, I find that 100/130yards is the most I can take shots on accurately off them, so I limit the range or get down in the dirt with my bipod

 

Search out quadpods - they look really good, was a thread started the other day on them, my only concern would be setting them up might not be the easiest or quickest?

Edited November 24, 2010 by Hot-Shot

[Vermincinerator]

i have just bought a X3M1 monopod shooting stick which i will be trying out for the first time on friday, will let you know how it goes.

 

Ian.

[NorfolkPoacher]

I have a set of sticks and find them very un stable for long ranges, and easy to bend the metal. like yourself i find lying in cold wet mud with my harris bi-pod a pain and not useful if your in a low spot. i personally am now buying a long legged bi pod so i can shoot seated and hopefully find a nice compromise. they may be a slightly more expensive option though. its something to consider mainly for foxes though. atb Dave

[malkiserow]

quadpods exist but I hope some users give their comments

[bullet boy]

The gentleman who is a Deerstalker that appeared on Countryfile last Sunday had a lovely set of sticks, but I don't know what ones they were??

[jonesbach]

i have a monopod but find trying to shoot off it like trying to juggle while riding a unicyle! most of the time i find a free hand standing shot using the sling more accurate! for shots over 100 yrds though, i think you either have to get down or find a post or something nearby for the shot. the tripods and quadpods just get silly to set up in the dark..i always have visions of a fox sitting p*$$**g himself laughing at me! !

[Gobfish]

I use a trigger stick bipod, it's too slow to use as it's intended, so I carry it extended to the right height, just separate the legs and plonk the gun on it, I find it more stable if leant towards me slightly and pushed against, I've taken rabbits off it at 140 yards. whilst it would be ok for further distances I would rather be on the floor with a short bipod for those. never tried a tripod quadropod I think for me they would involve too much time/movement messing about setting it up