PAV331 Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 I've been lamping a small permission for rabbits built up with buildings. I have to shoot it on foot and so have been carrying a set of sticks, the problem is, it's pretty awkward to carry the sticks in one hand, the rifle in the other, whilst trying to put the scope mounted lamp around at the same time. Has anyone found an easy solution to this which doesn't hinder getting into a quick shooting position?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Rifle on sling on right shoulder with lamp attached, sticks in left hand. I use a tripod (Bog-Pod ones). There is a technique where you 'throw' the sticks by holding one leg and simultaneously swing the rifle round in an arc onto the top of the sticks. With practice it can be done with no noise and in a couple of seconds. If stalking in on bunnies I may hold the rifle in right hand and sticks in left, using the mounted lamp to scan (keeping gun safe and pointing at a safe backstop). Just practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Guns slung muzzle down. Deploy sticks with other hand then gripping the rifle around the pistol grip move the gun onto sticks. Lamping single handed with .22 for bunnies i dont use sticks just lamp in left hand gun moved up to rest on wrist lamp sideways under the outside of gun. Both easier to demonstate than explain and both take practice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzab Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 I put my sticks parallel with my gun so your holding them as one item. You can still scan either lamp attached no probs. And when ya need sticks just pop em out from gun and flick open. Prob easiest to demo than explain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 I normally trip over mine and stab myself in the face area as I stumble-any deaf/stupid rabbit still within range can then be shot prone whilst trying to avoid crushing my dangly bits on the poles underneath me-as a bonus it always amuses me how I manage to pinch my fingers between the sticks as I untangle them from my trousers and attempt to fold them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 I always keep my rifle slung on my shoulder to keep both hands free. Tripod sticks, deploy first then slip off the rifle and get it in the sticks. Bipod sticks, splay them and lean them against my chest, slip off the rifle, place in the sticks keeping the muzzle up and push the sticks forward bringing the stock up to the shoulder. Practice, practice, practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 I normally trip over mine and stab myself in the face area as I stumble-any deaf/stupid rabbit still within range can then be shot prone whilst trying to avoid crushing my dangly bits on the poles underneath me-as a bonus it always amuses me how I manage to pinch my fingers between the sticks as I untangle them from my trousers and attempt to fold them. It's not just me then. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney 66 Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 I use rifle slung on shoulder sticks in 1 hand and a jetbeam torch for spotting when im on foot saves swinging the rifle round to lamp with,then as i spot something in the distance swap to the rifle to lamp until i neeed to shoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAV331 Posted September 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Ok guys thanks for all the quick replies, looks like I'll have to fit a sling and practice 'the technique'. cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 get an NV monocular. saves having to scan with a lamp as above, muzzle down on shooting shoulder, use twin sticks, they are quicker/simpler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 a lamp man ! its a pain lamping alone and lugging the kit and shot rabbits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMart Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Rifle slung on rh Shoulder . Sticks and lamp in left hand. I use a Cluson with the 10mm handle so I can hold sticks and lamp in the same hand when taking the shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMart Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 p.s unless I need ferrret food the rabbits get left where they drop. Supplimentary feeding for the buzzards and kites in an attempt to keep them away from my pheasant and partridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 a lamp man ! its a pain lamping alone and lugging the kit and shot rabbits. nah, you just need to plan ahead! I have a section of seat belt and a wooden dowel that can hold 15+ rabbits before it becomes to heavy and gets in the way extra pair of eyes is good though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAV331 Posted September 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 nah, you just need to plan ahead! I have a section of seat belt and a wooden dowel that can hold 15+ rabbits before it becomes to heavy and gets in the way extra pair of eyes is good though! Bewsher500, can you enlighten us on the seat belt and dowel gadget??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) bit different now since the photo but its a 3/4" dowel and some spare bootlaces The laces on the dowel have a half lolly stick on the very end to aid sticking through the hole I put behind the achiles of the rabbit, 6" closer to the dowel is a loop that slips through the rabbit leg as well and is hooked on to the dowel there is a small caribiner on one end that takes the loop and holds the lace tight along the dowel.rather than hanging down in a big loop I have a length of seat belt from one end of the dowel to the other that leaves the dowel resting just below my waist on one side when I sling it over my shoulder. most of the rabbits hang down just above my ankle with the bloody bit against my welly! its very comfortable, and if it gets really heavy you slide the stick round to your your back my record was 18 rabbits! I can cut the leg and do the rest one handed now Edited September 4, 2012 by Bewsher500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAV331 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 A very clever but simple bit of kit Bewsher, I may have to adopt some thing similar myself. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 more up to date pic seat belt is quite wide but very flat so the rifle sling can sit on top of it without a problem. clip is easier to put loop over than faffing trying to get it on the end of the dowel with 10 rabbits on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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