arjimlad Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 I like the look of these for sitting quietly in the woods waiting for squirrels, for stalking them, and possibly for lamping for bunnies on foot. They will also double up for photography, it appears. Any user comments on them ? Anything else around the same price (£100-150)which can be used sitting or standing at the press of a button? Are the gen 3 worth the extra £50 over the gen 2? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 Hello, they do a camera mount plate for the generation 3 model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyshooter Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 I've got the Gen 3, and they are spot on, however, I have twice dropped them and the "v yoke " as they call it has broken off at the point where it quick releases into the main item. Bushwear were good suppliers of the replacements that I needed, on both occasions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted January 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 Thanks both - useful stuff ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 Tried both gen 2 and 3 , they arent bad as a fast deploy rest when walking about , but as a stand or sit down solution, I find them springy and unstable , especially for longer ranges. Carbon tripods are the way forward, far less 'spring' , but the likes of Bog Pod or Rekon are very expensive. Check out Zomei camera tripods , the 888c is around £120 ish , ebay or amazon, then look on ebay for a pig saddle , or shooting saddle (about £50), this will bolt directly to the ball head of the tripod, and give you all the benefits of the Rekon stuff for less than half the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver One Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 My mate and I both have Gen3, also got the "double V bracket " affair . .both very fast and smooth. Only criticism is that with the "legs splayed at widest" ( there are two settings, normal and wide ) they are a bit springy when the stick is used at its lowest setting like when you are sat on the floor. But I do like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 I’ve got gen2 and reversed over them accidentally, didn’t break so they must be fairly tough. I don’t find them springy and I use them in my pop up hide. Don’t know about gen3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossy 666 Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 I have had all 3 models and I’ve had trouble with all of them with the legs sticking. I still like them for the fact they compact down to put in the car easy and quick set up when needed with one hand. I’ve brought the carry case for mine so keeps my hands free for spotting and climbing over gates ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 10 hours ago, crossy 666 said: I have had all 3 models and I’ve had trouble with all of them with the legs sticking. I still like them for the fact they compact down to put in the car easy and quick set up when needed with one hand. I’ve brought the carry case for mine so keeps my hands free for spotting and climbing over gates ect. I had trouble with the legs on the gen 3 just take them off and clean them the inner leg just unscrews and the outer leg prize open the lugs that hold it on and the leg will come off hope it helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 On 21/01/2022 at 17:16, Rimfireboy said: I’ve got gen2 and reversed over them accidentally, didn’t break so they must be fairly tough. I don’t find them springy and I use them in my pop up hide. Don’t know about gen3. I've got the gen2 as well, I think there great, they can struggle if your sat on the floor when they are splayed wide, but then I put something in place to stop them sliding. For sitting and waiting on squirrels they are fantastic and I wouldn't be without them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 All Primos trigger stick will benefit, and improve by either attaching a 2 point gun rest or a pig saddle clamp. (better) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiriak Posted January 24, 2022 Report Share Posted January 24, 2022 I bought a second hand, aluminium, decent quality tripod off the Bay (Manfroto) and fitted a recommended Bay seller Hog saddle. This has worked perfectly for my air rifle pest control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fallowbuck Posted January 24, 2022 Report Share Posted January 24, 2022 Felt flush, so just bought gen 3 with two point rest and carry scabbard kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitester Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 There’s a tasty new model on its way that’s a bit more like the bog death grip but with the primos trigger mechanism, which is what the death grip lacks IMO . The new model looks much sturdier and comes with a clamp as opposed to the cradle . They are advertising it on their website for $499 so expect it to be the same in £’s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exjacket Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 Try Rifleman sticks almost the same but about £40 cheaper. I fitted a saddle clamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 On 26/01/2022 at 12:51, Whitester said: There’s a tasty new model on its way that’s a bit more like the bog death grip but with the primos trigger mechanism, which is what the death grip lacks IMO . The new model looks much sturdier and comes with a clamp as opposed to the cradle . They are advertising it on their website for $499 so expect it to be the same in £’s $499 😬 ****** that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted February 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 I've now got some Gen 2 Primos sticks, should be just what I need... will report back on how I get on in the field. Thanks for all the suggestions and comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver One Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Rimfireboy said: $499 😬 ****** that. That's what I thought....I'd be spending more on the "support" than I did on my s410!! I suppose it depends on how much use it gets, but for me the Gen 3 was at my 💰 limit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 I've had a three leg Primos. One of the legs got stuck and I ended up taking it off. The other two don't work well. Seems like a good idea but cheaply made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 (edited) Take a six foot hazel and cut it in half, then find a connector for a drain rod. Fit this connector to both ends of the hazels and then find a piece of leather and cut a length about 9 inches and punch a 1 inch ole in each end , slip this over the sticks and bingo you ghave either a single stalking stick/aid or unscrewed it turns into a bypod you can adjust height on by simply spreading the legs further. Lots of venison transfered to my freezer with this simple cost free item. Photos to follow. The legs on this one are some old golf club shafts. Make a simple stalking stick you can use standing and also to aid walking quietly through the wood. Cost nowt other than a squeeze of Araldite. Edited February 19, 2022 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver One Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 @Walker570 I like that! As the late Prof. Heinz Wolfe would have said "a very elegant solution" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbower Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 I have the gen 3 , and for an old man with a bad back , they are superb. I wouldn't be without them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted February 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Like @Walker570 's sticks very much too, very elegant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 On 19/02/2022 at 14:53, theshootist said: I've had a three leg Primos. One of the legs got stuck and I ended up taking it off. The other two don't work well. Seems like a good idea but cheaply made. if ad 2 now both went wrong. legs sticking on one and the other small ding in one leg so would extend, now using a a set of blazer sticks not the cheapest but work for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 I had a look at the Blaser sticks at the shooting show yesterday. They do look the way forward. The ability to track left and right slightly without moving the sticks was impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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