zipdog Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 I am looking for a set of shooting sticks for when out with the rifle. Having done a quick search there seems to be a huge variation in price. Obviously I don’t want to spend more than I am forced. But don’t want something which is unfit for purpose either. Does anyone have any advice or recommendations? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbower Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 I have a Primos Stick gen 3 . Its very versatile but not as useful as i thought it would be . I need to be seated for it to provide a stable shooting platform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243deer Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 on a budget just make yourself a set - £20 ish - not my design but one I followed and used by a lot of stalkers 4 x green plastic covered steel bean poles from b n q 4 x 5mm x 50mm bolts and nylock nuts 16 washers Insulating tape Cordage The poles have plastic plugs, cut round with a craft knife where you see the join and twist off with pliars, the plastic is not thick so just a score will do. Cut the poles down so they are at the height of your nose then replace the plugs and secure with about 100mm of insulating tape. Bind the 4 poles together as a cube with temporary insulating tape approx 200mm from each end and clamp on a flat surface, overhanging, so you can drill. Drill 2 5mm holes 57mm from the ends, each hole going straight down through 2 poles. Turn the poles through 90 degrees away from you and drill 2 holes at the other end 80mm from the ends, again each hole going through 2 poles. Now secure each pair at each end using bolt - washer - pole - washer - washer - pole - washer - nut, easiest if you remove the nearest temporary insulating tape binding first. Last step is cordage to restrict how far your poles open to exactly match your gun, you can use a temporary bit of bailer twine first and test by putting over the top v's that you have created. I have different sets of sticks for my centrefire and my cz's as the centrefire needs longer cordage than the cz's. Once you know the right length you can drill 2 small holes and secure. I am told that these eventually rust where you have drilled, mine are 5 years old and still fine. There is enough meat in the poles to go up to a 6mm bolt if needed. On a still day you can do 300 with a fair degree of accuracy (practice only for me at this range in case of a very long follow up shot needed), if you are buffeted by a wind then as with any sticks your effective range decreases to as little as do not take the shot. I did manage a 4 inch group at 100 in a gusty 40mph wind on a range day, in normal conditions a 1 1/2 inch group at 100 is easily repeatable. In the image below the rifle is, of course, unloaded and the picture was for a friend to see the set up I use, it does show how stable these sticks are. PM if anything not clear and if you can pick up from near Swaffham I will happily make you a set if you buy the poles, they only take a few minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, 243deer said: on a budget just make yourself a set - £20 ish - not my design but one I followed and used by a lot of stalkers 4 x green plastic covered steel bean poles from b n q 4 x 5mm x 50mm bolts and nylock nuts 16 washers Insulating tape Cordage The poles have plastic plugs, cut round with a craft knife where you see the join and twist off with pliars, the plastic is not thick so just a score will do. Cut the poles down so they are at the height of your nose then replace the plugs and secure with about 100mm of insulating tape. Bind the 4 poles together as a cube with temporary insulating tape approx 200mm from each end and clamp on a flat surface, overhanging, so you can drill. Drill 2 5mm holes 57mm from the ends, each hole going straight down through 2 poles. Turn the poles through 90 degrees away from you and drill 2 holes at the other end 80mm from the ends, again each hole going through 2 poles. Now secure each pair at each end using bolt - washer - pole - washer - washer - pole - washer - nut, easiest if you remove the nearest temporary insulating tape binding first. Last step is cordage to restrict how far your poles open to exactly match your gun, you can use a temporary bit of bailer twine first and test by putting over the top v's that you have created. I have different sets of sticks for my centrefire and my cz's as the centrefire needs longer cordage than the cz's. Once you know the right length you can drill 2 small holes and secure. I am told that these eventually rust where you have drilled, mine are 5 years old and still fine. There is enough meat in the poles to go up to a 6mm bolt if needed. On a still day you can do 300 with a fair degree of accuracy (practice only for me at this range in case of a very long follow up shot needed), if you are buffeted by a wind then as with any sticks your effective range decreases to as little as do not take the shot. I did manage a 4 inch group at 100 in a gusty 40mph wind on a range day, in normal conditions a 1 1/2 inch group at 100 is easily repeatable. In the image below the rifle is, of course, unloaded and the picture was for a friend to see the set up I use, it does show how stable these sticks are. PM if anything not clear and if you can pick up from near Swaffham I will happily make you a set if you buy the poles, they only take a few minutes. Hello, I have the 2 stick version bipod held together by old tyre inner tube and use a leather sling that slots over the pole tops made by mel and Lyn on PW . Edited January 12, 2021 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243deer Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 31 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, I have the 2 stick version bipod held together by old tyre inner tube and use a leather sling that slots over the pole tops made by mel and Lyn on PW . you can use quad sticks as a bipod and I have even used them as a monopod when difficult to deploy fully for some reason. They are heavier than a bipod and can make more sound initially but I am so used to them now. If you have stalked in well you should have plenty of time to deploy whilst you assess the selected animal for health condition. I also have a short set just for the forestry kneeling/sitting position test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 16 minutes ago, 243deer said: you can use quad sticks as a bipod and I have even used them as a monopod when difficult to deploy fully for some reason. They are heavier than a bipod and can make more sound initially but I am so used to them now. If you have stalked in well you should have plenty of time to deploy whilst you assess the selected animal for health condition. I also have a short set just for the forestry kneeling/sitting position test. Hello, I only use mine for ratting and rabbits so a 2 stick bipod is ideal, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 17 minutes ago, 243deer said: you can use quad sticks as a bipod and I have even used them as a monopod when difficult to deploy fully for some reason. They are heavier than a bipod and can make more sound initially but I am so used to them now. If you have stalked in well you should have plenty of time to deploy whilst you assess the selected animal for health condition. I also have a short set just for the forestry kneeling/sitting position test. this , couldn't be without mine now , I also have short ones , a bipod and two stick versions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 I can shoot rabbits out to 200 with this set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cervusman Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 I wouldn’t be without my Viper flex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddy Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 Deathgrip bog pod, very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmm243 Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 I made quad sticks following instructions from YouTube and a guy on The Stalking Directory. I found them simple to make,really light to carry and very very stable. Cheap to replace if you break one of the poles,think the poles were about £5 or £6 each from B&Q. Just make sure you get the 2.2m ones so you can cut them down if needed and cut the pole at your cheek lower then the other 3 so it is not poking you in the eye when you go to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdog Posted January 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 Thank you for all the replies. I think I am going to have a go at making a set and see how I go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 There was a pinned thread with a step by step on the forum somewhere. It was very well made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 Quad sticks are good i have used them only problem i found when stalking or foxing you have to lift the one side to swivel around when your quarry is on the move whereas the tripod with saddle on it swivels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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