Hunting & Fishing Primos Trigger Sticks

[Rerun7]

Anyone used these? Wondering how stable they are for optics and such. Thought about getting a set for coyote/hog hunting but would want to also use them for spotting scopes at other times.

Or other options that you’ve had good luck with?

 

[diverdon]

They are nothing like a top tripod but for their price point they are amazing.

 

[Rerun7]

I’ve got a normal tripod but it’s not nearly as fast as what those appear to be.

Can you put a ball head on it so you can properly adjust a spotting scope?

 

[diverdon]

They do not seem spotting scope stable to me. 10x binoculars or a rifle where the alternative is offhand they are great. Light weight, reliable and easy to carry and cheap when they are on sale are the main virtues I have noticed.

 

[Rerun7]

Cool, that’s what I needed to know.

 

[craigos]

not great - i have RRS and these - apples and oranges. The primo sticks are for adhoc rest in hunting situation, not precision shooting

 

[Lonestar1027]

Rerun, you can put a ball head on them but like others have said, they aren't really meant for that. Ask me how I found out...

 

[Rerun7]

Rerun, you can put a ball head on them but like others have said, they aren't really meant for that. Ask me how I found out...

Haha. Fair enough. I would mainly use them for when I’m stalking and want a quick rest. Was hoping they would double as a normal tripod too so I could consolidate some gear but sounds like they won’t.

 

[Lonestar1027]

 

[Lonestar1027]

I use it with a small spotting scope and shots inside of 250 yards. It has a bit of play but will not compare to something like a traditional tripod.

 

[Rerun7]

That’s exactly what I was thinking. But too unstable to hold a spotter?

 

[Lonestar1027]

No, I don't think so. I use the 11-33 Razor so it's a really small spotter, but I've used it on elk at 1k yards. A bit difficult for fine adjustment, but that has more to do with the $15 Amazon special head.

 

[Rerun7]

Cool, I may give it a try and worst case I’ll only use it for stalking and shooting. Thanks for the info!

 

[Mjolnir23]

How much effort did it take to put the detachable ball head on them? The trigger sticks I have (older ones) would require some time.

 

[Lonestar1027]

I'm fairly sure I needed a reducing insert to convert from 3/8 to 1/4. (Bought on Amazon). Other than that, I attached the primos- provided plate to the leveling base and that was it.

 

[Arc Light]

There is way too much slop/looseness in them for precision shooting, I’ve tried. I still use one for convenience. It’s light, compact, and easily strapped to my ATV.

 

[texasleftychef]

I’ve got one that I use when stalking pigs. I’ve screwed in a Hog Saddle to the top and it works ok. My biggest complaint is that the legs don’t stay out very well while I’m trying to set it up quickly.

 

[FERNT]

I have a Primos trigger stick tripod I would sell. Like new. PM if interested.

 

[TexGlocker]

I take primos trigger sticks with me any time I’m out hunting, but I don’t see them working for spotting scopes to well.

 

[minn_wild1]

I use the trigger sticks (2 leg) all the time. I use as a standing/kneeling bipod or to help me steady my binos. They have a low weight limit if I remember correctly. Never had an issue with them for what I am using them for.