Hunting & Fishing Elk hunt - trekking poles/shooting stix?

[JC0352]

Gents,
I'm looking for a solution to carrying a rest, for a standing shot, in addition to having something like a trecking pole for humping around the back country in CO. I usually carry my rifle in one hand, and use one trekking pole, which is really nice in steep terrain. Is there anything out there that pulls double-duty, and offers a steady rest like a bipod? I had a Primos trigger stick monopod before; yea that thing was no good. I'm thinking pulling collapsible shoot stix out of my pack would be too noisy when they're being deployed.

Looking for any suggestions, or solutions that you might have come up with in similar hunting conditions.

Thanks

 

[coldboremiracle]

I've used the stoney point pole cat, not much, but the only thing I would use again.

 

[lancetkenyon]

Bog Pod monopod.

 

[hognuts]

I have a Primos mono-pod and I agree, it isn't very stable, but I also have their tri-pod, I have never used it like a walking stick, but the tri-pod portion of it does have a rubber strap that holds the legs together, it could be used in that way, may be a little cumbersome. I really like it as a shooting platform though. Good luck.

 

[tobedell]

Bog-Pod tripod, you can carry it as a trekking pole with the legs together and set them out for a stable platform when there isn't an available rest.

 

[JC0352]

Thanks for all the replies! I actually have a stoney point pole cat bipod, and it works great, but the model I have doesn't adjust quickly enough for my needs.

I haven't stumbled across the Bog Gear products before... Seems like I'd have to sacrifice some stability to get what I want in a hiking stick/shooting rest (the monopod), but nothing some practice couldn't over come (especially since I wouldn't consider myself a long-range hunter). Actually their CLD-3 Tall tripod seems like it might be thin enough to use as a hiking stick.

Thanks again gents!

Bog-Pod tripod, you can carry it as a trekking pole with the legs together and set them out for a stable platform when there isn't an available rest.

Which model do you prefer? Thank you

 

[hlee]

I used the pole cat bipod. With the legs together it was passable as a trekking pole and I adjusted it so that it was at the right height for a standing shot when the legs were spread apart. Where we were hunting a bipod really wasn't necessary as there were plenty of trees and dead fall to get a rest on. On the way out- when i was no longer in need of a bipod- shortening one leg increased the utility as a trekking pole.

 

[tobedell]

CLD-3 tripod with a pistol grip camera attachment for a rangefinder. When your ranged to target just position the finder off to one side and use the platform for supporting your rifle. leave the range finder attached so no in and out of the pack. Fast and easy!

 

[KellyGerling]

Hi JC035,
It's been a while since you posted your question for elk hunting. I have good solutions for what you are asking for. One is for off-hand shots less than 100 yards, providing stability for my rifle, and enabling me to walk in steep, uneven terrain in Western Washington rain forests in November. The other is for longer shots. I use both pieces of equipment. In the first case, I've attached a Versa Pod long bipod to my rifle facing backwards to me; velcroed the two 30-inch (variable-length) legs together, and placed them in a cup holder hanging from a military-style belt around my waist. I have a loop to a backpack strap that holds the rifle up while I'm walking and can use two walking poles because the rifle is held in an up and easy to lower-and-shoot position. It is a lot like the Choate brace here: Choate Machine & Tool - Rifle Stabilizer - Product Details The difference is that mine is attached to the rifle, but can be removed via the Versa Pod system on the rifle side, and pulled out of the cup holder quickly as well. For longer shots, I built a walking pole which has a tripod attached. The pole has two rifle mount places. One atop the tripod for sitting or kneeling shots. The other is a "U" atop the pole, which screws in and pans left and right through rotation. The pole extends up to 6.5 feet tall or much lower. It is very stable, and is good for shots out to 500 yards like any solid shooting tripod such as the Trigger Stick Tripod. It is also a good, solid hiking pole when the tripod is retracted and folded down. My other pole is also for walking and conceals a throwing spear, just for fun. If you are interested, I can send you photos.

 

[pprochnow]

I would be interested in seeing pics of your tripod/stick steup.