ab1964 Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 As I was closing up the back of my pick-up, my sticks got caught between the bed and the gate. They now have a 60 degree bend in them. As I was not to pleased with them anyway I'm not too bothered. But as I'm now in the market for new sticks - what would you recommend? Thanks,... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontastic Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Quad sticks, I found them to be very stable but they do take a bit getting used to. There's a lad on stalking directory makes them or you can buy them from places like bushwear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I like twin sticks, in the field I find anything else hassle and you cannot pan sideways with some. That said I take them out less and less from when I first started with them about ten-twelve years back, when I took them out every time. I have broken so many I cannot recommend a brand, most fail to lock or unlock after a while or the hinge breaks. I like to drop to one knee or shoot off hand unless I need to take longer off hand shots over cover now. The best thing I can suggest is set them how you want them and tape them up at that, fix them until you cant no more and buy or make another set (there is little wrong with those new coated steel canes at the garden centre a band and some pipe lagging (cost less than £5) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artschool Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 one of my friends made me some quad sticks and it is like shooting off a bipod. the ones on the stalking directory seem to be highly rated and can be found here. http://www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk/showthread.php/69515-Quad-shooting-sticks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossy 666 Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I use these from eBay mate 380370233197 I have a number of set and never go wrong for me and for the money you can't go wrong . Like said above tho I set them at a hight I like and leave them at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar_uk Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I have a set of quad sticks and just can't get on with them so am back to a standard set of sticks made from 2 B&Q garden canes and some rubber lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzab Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Ive always used twin sticks but had a try on colin lads quads the other day and they are amazing making some in next few days. Loads of threads on here mate. Well worth the time to make and cost peanuts to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 90 Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I use Vanguard T63U's - Probably the best shooting accessory I've ever bought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Loving my Primos Trigger sticks,so versatile and easy to alter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olliesims Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I use b&q green garden canes to make quad sticks, light, cost £10 to make, and are stable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therealchucknorris Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 As above, here's a link to the instructions (and also testimonials from many a happy shooter - myself included) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Hi If the plastic coated garden canes are not your cup of tea, replace these with the equivalent bamboo canes (20-25mm dia.) from a garden centre - far more robust. Cheers, L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Loving my Primos Trigger sticks,so versatile and easy to alter. :stupid: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 My home made quad sticks are the nuts, you can pan and move with them very easily. Simple to make and cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadWasp Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I like twin sticks, in the field I find anything else hassle and you cannot pan sideways with some. That said I take them out less and less from when I first started with them about ten-twelve years back, when I took them out every time. I have broken so many I cannot recommend a brand, most fail to lock or unlock after a while or the hinge breaks. I like to drop to one knee or shoot off hand unless I need to take longer off hand shots over cover now. The best thing I can suggest is set them how you want them and tape them up at that, fix them until you cant no more and buy or make another set (there is little wrong with those new coated steel canes at the garden centre a band and some pipe lagging (cost less than £5) With Kent on the heavy duty plastic coated garden canes. Join them with the seal out of a soil pipe union OR a very thick 5MM+ O ring (from Polymax for example) or even some paracord as a lashing and twist it over. Use them for a bit until you know how long you want them then cut with a hacksaw. Also worth putting some rubber bands, o-rings or something around the canes lower down so they don't clatter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark@mbb Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 There is a lad called Limulus on SD who makes these sticks and they are quad sticks i have deer to 150 yds of mine and they are very stable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I bought some twin sticks from A1 decoys off here , get on well with them and sencible price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Bog-pod tripod for me. Adjustable from sitting to standing, 360 degree pan and well made. Expensive though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbust Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Loving my Primos Trigger sticks,so versatile and easy to alter. Me too, I love mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Quad sticks.....You just have to practice...rabbits work well as they hop about quite a bit. No rounds in the gun and just keep re-adjusting. I spent some time on a sheep farm doing the same thing following the lambs with the scope.... TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1in9 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 (edited) I use Vanguard T63U's - Probably the best shooting accessory I've ever bought Amen! A tripod which can also be made into a bipod or a monopod. Great bit of kit, I've used it rabbiting and stalking with great success. :good: Edited May 5, 2014 by 1in9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab1964 Posted May 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Thanks for all your tips and recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossy 666 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Thanks for all your tips and recommendations. What did you go with in the end mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Amen! A tripod which can also be made into a bipod or a monopod. Great bit of kit, I've used it rabbiting and stalking with great success. :good: That guy in the clip mentions about walking!! I would say he only walks to the truck..... TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markws80 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 (edited) There is a lad called Limulus on SD who makes these sticks and they are quad sticks i have deer to 150 yds of mine and they are very stable I got a set of his sticks and they are very well made and very stable Mark Edited May 5, 2014 by markws80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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