Fishermanpaddy Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Gentlemen, Im planning on constructing a set of shooting sticks for fox / rabbit shooting as I have come across new ground and the old bi pod just isn't practical on it with too many low - lying obstructions. There is no problem with the actual build but I don't know which style of sticks will be better. The twin or tri sticks that form a large bipod / tripod to rest the fore end of the rifle on. Or else the folding sticks (usually 4) which allow for the fore end and stock to be rested simultaneously. Your opinions / advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Have tried 2 and 4 sticks and I would go for the 2 sticks for most stalking situations, especially if you have a set that can be multi height, either extending legs or sliding connector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 having bought and made bipods,tripods short and long the same as hunters vermin on you tube,i have now settled for mark gilchrists quad sticks again on you tube(type in how to make cheap shooting sticks).These are the best ive tried,that sturdy and steady you can zero off them i strongly recommend them,i was going to buy a set of southwick quad sticks when i sold my bipod but the home made ones are just as steady atb dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonna Shoot a Wabbit Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Twin sticks every time, i found the tri and quad sticks take too long to deploy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno243 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 A vote for quad sticks from me. Bought a kit of John Allan at the Scone Fair on the Friday, binned the bipod and started shooting off them. Stable as bedrock and fine to deploy with a bit of practise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shropshire_Lad Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I shoot Rabbit's off two sets of sticks, one set under the butt the other under the forend. Not quick to set up but as steady as it gets at longer range. At 70-80yrds plus a Rabbit will look at you thinking *** is he doing? You have plenty of time to make things steady;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I favour a tripod. There is a way of 'throwing' it so that all three legs deploy at the same time (I usually hold by one leg). Much more steady than twin sticks. Love my BogPods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shropshire_Lad Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I guess we are all different. I have tried the tripod thing, forend rock steady but nothing to stop the butt of the rifle doing the circle thing for me. With a set under the but of the rifle nearly all the wobble is taken away. Some will say this is cheating, for me it is a way of getting clean kills at ranges longer than I could dream of without a rest. atvb Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12borejimbo Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Just get 2 green B&Q garden canes, an old thick rubber band and some pipe lagging and you can make a cheap set of adjustable height sticks for about £10! I had a fancy 3 legged set and the bolts came loose when in the back of my pickup, my sticks live permenantly in the back and they cost me hardly anything and have accounted for many deer, foxes, a few rabbits and they are very good for honing yours or someone else's skills who I am teaching to shoot at the moment! Shooting off sticks accurately and consistently is a skill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I use twin and tripod. A pair of hazel sticks with the top 8" including the pivot point wrapped in grey foam pipe lagging with zip-strips. The foam gives better support for the rifle and keeps the sticks slightly apart making them very quiet to use and carry. It also gives the banding an easier life so they can be splayed very wide for use sitting or kneeling which is useful. Also very rigid. Good for leaning against trees or posts as an angled prop. Versatile. Also use a Bogpod tripod. This gets more use. It is particularly good sitting, just as steady as a bipod but gets you up out of the grass. I snipe rabbits out to 300 yds with the .222 with this set-up and its lethally stable. I also snipe rabbits with it with the HMR from a folding swivel stool. Comfort and absolute stability. I agree with Apache that you get the knack of throwing them quickly (and quietly). I shoot them one leg forward two back standing between the two at the rear with my supporting forearm resting on the left leg and my left wrist putting weight on the sling to calm that circling. (The 24" heavy barrel on my triple steadies this motion as well).You need to put time in with tripods and refine your technique. I was like a white man with chopsticks when I first got mine. Only criticisms of the Bogpod is the price and the fact the paint comes off after a while leaving bright shiny metal. They would also be better if the legs could be splayed to a much wider angle to give a lower height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishermanpaddy Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Thanks for all your replies fellas, its clear that there is no definitive answer. It really depends on the individual. I think what I will do is start with the twin sticks and work my way up (if neccessary). Figure it will be easier to add holes than take them away :-) ATB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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