lewis2012 Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Hi all I'm going with the lamp next weekend for some rabbits with my CZ452 17hmr. Basically its wearing a Nikko Sterling 10-50x60 Platinum Nighteater scope, Deben Bipod, Sak Mod so its not exactly light when shouldering. I'm thinking of investing in a pair of HSF Tripod Shooting sticks from SGC hoping that may help to keep things sturdy when shooting but I've never used sticks. They're only £35 and a friend of mine has said they're great! So what you all think? Sticks good to have and easy to use or? I can shoot well off the bipod but fancy sticks as wil make things easier what u think? Thanks all Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 In this weather do you fancy lying in the mud for every shot? Sticks are ideal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedeerman Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Make some quad sticks from green canes from b&q. Steady as a rock and not to much slower to set up than tripod sticks. Mine cost me £12, if you can get some nice straight hazel or similar they will be free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 +1 i have these sticks and wouldnt be without them,dont take long to get used to and as so steady you can quite easily zero off them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Make some quad sticks from green canes from b&q. Steady as a rock and not to much slower to set up than tripod sticks. Mine cost me £12, if you can get some nice straight hazel or similar they will be free! Agreed, those green canes are excellent, use a couple of the wifes hairbands to connect them. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 In winter time especially I would not think of going out with rifle without my set of tripod sticks. As has been said already how do you fancy lying down in the rain, snow and cold wet mud to take each shot. You have said that your set up is quite heavy so why not try holding it on aim for a few seconds (Free Standing) and see how quickly your aiming point starts to wander about in your scope, and the longer you try to stay on aim the more it is going to wander. Try that and you will answer your own question about the need for sticks. As for what type of sticks you get that is more personal preference but make sure that they are solid standing and not too flimsey or wobbly when the rifle is resting on them. Another thing to look for is that they do not rattle or bang together when carrying them or setting them up and that the weight of them is not going to prove a bit of a burden if you carry them over long distances. The only thing that I would say is that when you get your sticks make sure that you practice with them on a few paper targets before taking on live quarry using them as they can take a little getting used to initially mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Bushwear £10 for bi-pod & £15 for tripod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Get yourself a set. I told you how good they are. True, you can make yourself a set quite cheaply, but these are well worth the money. If you want to see/ try them first, give me a call and pop up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 I'd like a tripod set up with a yoke for use when sitting or kneeling say around 24" - 28" tall but the prices seem to be shocking. Got messed about by my local shop as they ordered a set in, told it would be next week, then told it would be end of month, went in beginning of this month and still not in, got themto phone the importers and was told oh not likely to have them before mid March and even then it wasnt a definate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30-6 Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 I have said before my tripod XM31 (or something like that) are one of the best items i own. Three little tips i found to enhance their use. 1 - When you have found your ideal height, tippex lines around each joint for easy re-setting if altered 2 - Make sure when using that the forend rests a couple of inches in on the support, rather than right on the end of the forend 3 - Line the support with a bit of that rubbery stuff that stops things slipping (from any pound shop), this helps to hold the gun firmer, on mine it just had like a seat belt type material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomp875 Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) Bushwear £10 for bi-pod & £15 for tripod. can't find these on bushwear website Edited February 11, 2013 by tomp875 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 The price of them has now gone back up. http://www.bushwear.co.uk/search.php?search=pole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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