sandersj89 Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 I have recently invested in a set of tripod shooting sticks, the tall sort to enable rested shots to be taken with a rifle when standing. I was getting frustrated when lying down to shoot prone of the harris bipod only to loose site of the target in tall grass etc. Has any one got any tips on how to hold the rifle once it is rested on the sticks, does anyone lean into the rifle/sticks a little to increase stability, do you simply rest the rifle foreend on the sticks? Any tips or pointers? Thanks Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Practice Jerry, I would say rest the rifle on the sticks and hold the sticks not the rifle, others may disagree. I can never deploy tripod sticks quickly and quietly enough so use bipod sticks, but I have seen people do it very smoothly and they do make a very stable shooting platform. If I could only learn to shoot properly off hand I wouldn't use either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 I sometimes use a long stick bi-pod which would deploy much quicker that a tripod. A pair of sticks can be leant into or out of as a form of fine height adjustment. In use I find I'm more aware of subtle body movement through breathing and gusts of wind etc, and frequently don't take the shot as a result. Optimum use of them seems to be where I can lean against something such as a tree or fence when shooting over long growth. Having found something to lean against.... It's then often an easy shot without the sticks. Primarily for me, I can select an ideal location to shoot over long growth before lighting up a dark field. I would never again hunt near cattle without a sturdy pair of sticks as a 'get away from me' thing that doubles up as a bipod in certain conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunk Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 I sometimes use a long stick bi-pod which would deploy much quicker that a tripod. A pair of sticks can be leant into or out of as a form of fine height adjustment. In use I find I'm more aware of subtle body movement through breathing and gusts of wind etc, and frequently don't take the shot as a result. Optimum use of them seems to be where I can lean against something such as a tree or fence when shooting over long growth. Having found something to lean against.... It's then often an easy shot without the sticks. Primarily for me, I can select an ideal location to shoot over long growth before lighting up a dark field. I would never again hunt near cattle without a sturdy pair of sticks as a 'get away from me' thing that doubles up as a bipod in certain conditions. I always hold the sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagleman Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Tripod is great if ambushing / hide shooting but there is no way that I can deploy quickly although I also have heard that some people have trained themselves to do so. Bipod is easier and monopod easier still. In whatever case, I hold the stick rather than the rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandersj89 Posted October 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Thanks guys, so the consensus is hold the sticks. I have practised the deployment of them and it seems to be OK, only takes a few seconds and at night that should be fine with the rabbits. Off out tonight and will try them but we are shooting from a landrover so have a nice stable platform anyway. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuck1 Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 How did you get on Jerry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Give him a chance, that was only ten minutes ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Monopod or freehand for standing shots for me If it's a straight stick I hold the stick at the top with the rifle rested on the top of my hand, if the stick has a forked/handled top I hold both the stick and rifle (difficult to describe how but you hold the stick into your palm and outstreched fingers or thumb under your rifle)...personally I would never rest the rifle on just the sticks - it's not secure enough, you lose 'feel' and the rifle is much easily dropped/slipped off, so there is a safety aspect too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuck1 Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Walks off whistling casually.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 No I think you were right Tuck, Jerry get your **** in gear!! Come on we want to know!! This forum isn't just about sharing information & experiences, it gives some of us the will to carry on via some light relief when work gets boring (which as you can tell for the last two days is for me! Anyone done Prince 2 project management training recently!?! )...so come on...pull your finger out and entertain us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandersj89 Posted October 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 No I think you were right Tuck, Jerry get your **** in gear!! Come on we want to know!! This forum isn't just about sharing information & experiences, it gives some of us the will to carry on via some light relief when work gets boring (which as you can tell for the last two days is for me! Anyone done Prince 2 project management training recently!?! )...so come on...pull your finger out and entertain us! Well I have the rifle in the car just outside my office, before anyone asks it is secure in the car, bolt and ammo locked in seperate locker and the car park is secure and not open to the public, but I fear security might take a dim view if I were to go out and practice here, plenty of magpies to sort out though, damned office staff feed them so they are tame, must be 20 or 30 here. As for Prince 2, I did that a few years back, need to do a refresher but cant face it! Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 As for Prince 2, I did that a few years back, need to do a refresher but cant face it! I wouldn't bother mate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandersj89 Posted October 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 As for Prince 2, I did that a few years back, need to do a refresher but cant face it! I wouldn't bother mate!! I probaby wont as if my plans come off, and they are at this stage I will have no need for it come spring next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Sheep need managing as well you know Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandersj89 Posted October 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Sheep need managing as well you know Jerry True, but I dont think a prince qual will help there. Sheep abide by one simple rule, their death wish. All you have to do when farming them is come up with a strategy to prevent them fulfilling their wish, trouble is the dream up a new way daily! Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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