Stooting sticks etc... your experience?

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Everything I've read so far on this site centers around (in apparent order of popularity) bipods, rucks, slings, tripods. I have yet to read anything about what seems more popular in hunters circles which are shooting sticks (both bipod and monopod styles). It seems like they are a quick field expedient answer to shots which require a bit more elevation than a 6-9 bipod/ruck, and seem quicker to set up than a tripod. Thoughts/experience anyone?

Thanks,

Rob
 
#2
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I like my stoney point sticks when my only other choice is offhand, or another less stable option than sticks.

I took a kick ass class from these guys a few weeks ago:

http://thunderbeastarms.com/training/

We did a lot of unconventional shooting positions including sticks, (kneeling, standing etc). It was amazing that after some good instruction and some practice, we were all making consistent hits from the reverse kneeling & standing (with sling) off of sticks a lot further than we thought we could.
 
#3
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Monopod style shooting sticks are versatile and lightweight. Serves as a hiking stick and a stabilizer for the bino's on my outings while hunting. They can also be stored nicely on or in your pack as needed. Pretty cheap also. Can't really think of a reason not to carry one.
 
#4
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All things equal, I hate shooting from sticks. Just got back from an antelope hunting trip in Wyoming and the brush was high enough to render my rifle's bipod ineffective. I used the sticks, reluctantly, and missed the shot. Next time I had enough time to prop up my pack so it gave me a rest with clearance over the shrubs and the buck stopped there.
 
#5
Re: Stooting sticks etc... your experience?

Took a class two weeks ago with lots of position shooting involved.
Shot a lot off a Bog Pod... after you figure out ( i was shown in the class) how to use them effectively, they work well. We used the bipod version.
 
#6
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For anything other than prone I will take sticks over a higher bipod. I had surgery on my left shoulder and cannot hold up even a light rifle. I tried sticks as well as a Harris bipod (something like 13-27") and did not like the springyness [sic] of the tall bipod. It had three piece legs and flexed all over the place when I tried to load it up like when shooting pron. Shooting from the sticks I had a greating range of motion and tracking all the way around, also recoil was a much smoother push back and I was better able to see impacts, something I was not able to do with the bipod.

The biggest key for me in using the sticks or tall bipods is really stabilizing the back of the rifle. I will either use a tall backpack or reverse my kneeling position with my strong side knee up and a small bean bag between the butt and top of my knee.
 
#7
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I'm finding that I prefer to use a set of shooting sticks over a tripod for other than prone shooting. I've tried using both and basically, for me, I've found that the sticks are lighter, faster, and easier to set up than a tripod. When I use shooting sticks I generally like to also utilize the shooting sling and bipod to help create more stability if I have time. The technique isn't exactly new and it doesn't work for everyone, but I've had a good bit of success with it.

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The fold up shooting sticks are nice and compact but I like the Stoney Point set I bought a few years ago.
 
#8
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The Stoney Points work pretty good. They also work great in a stand if you need extra stability. Correct, very light, well priced and work.

Anybody ever fiddled with Bamboo? homemade ones

Mark
 
#9
Re: Stooting sticks etc... your experience?

The environment will dictate.

That being said, I use them a fair amount for shooting over brush on fast moving, self propelled, pop up targets.

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#11
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I started using a one leg a few years ago while turkey hunting.
It worked out so well for me that I now use it squirrel hunting and handgun hunting
 
#14
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I hike and trek around the mountains with my leki trekking poles, so instead of carrying around an extra set of sticks I make a 550 cord loop up near the handles and when I need to utilize shooting sticks I slip the second stick through the loop and twist around until its tight and won't slip.

I can also adjust the height of the sticks if needed.
 
#15
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I would recommend using a tall bipod.
Cross sticks.
Buy em or build em.
I used a monopod shooting stick for a few years and it was great.
Good walking staff etc.
One year I had to walk/run down through a lot of brush to get a shot on an elk.
By the time I got there I was winded and using the monopod the end of my rifle looked like it was churning butter.
I did make the shot but decided that carrying a set of cross sticks was the better route to go.
You can buy light weight bipods from Cabelas or Bass pro or wherever. The taller, the better, just spread the legs out farther if you are laying low. If you are up high the height is to your advantage.
Some of the best I have seen were made of good quality 1x2 with a quarter inch bolt through them and wrapped with bicycle inner tubes.
Just as good or better walking sticks when folded together and a hell of a lot better to shoot from.
Just my opinon, take it for what it is worth.
Regards, FM
















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#16
Re: Stooting sticks etc... your experience?

Sticks are great for hunting - you won't go to Africa on safari and NOT see them. They allow you to get a bit more creative with shooting positions - I bring them to the blind many times, and use them to stabilize the strong side ( under the armpit etc). I find the sitting position, with sticks, and a backpack in my lap, while not as solid as prone, good enough for 600 yards plus on critters.

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#18
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: banks74</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like my stoney point sticks when my only other choice is offhand, or another less stable option than sticks.

I took a kick ass class from these guys a few weeks ago:

http://thunderbeastarms.com/training/

We did a lot of unconventional shooting positions including sticks, (kneeling, standing etc). It was amazing that after some good instruction and some practice, we were all making consistent hits from the reverse kneeling & standing (with sling) off of sticks a lot further than we thought we could.
</div></div>

+1 to everything here. I took a class from thunderbeast also, and we worked the improvised positions, with slings and sticks. The sticks helped a LOT!
 
#19
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mikee Booshay</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sticks are great for hunting - you won't go to Africa on safari and NOT see them. They allow you to get a bit more creative with shooting positions - I bring them to the blind many times, and use them to stabilize the strong side ( under the armpit etc). I find the sitting position, with sticks, and a backpack in my lap, while not as solid as prone, good enough for 600 yards plus on critters.

DSC04320.jpg
</div></div>

Is that the Stoney Point ConvertaPod? Do you like that better than their dedicated tripod?
 
#20
Re: Stooting sticks etc... your experience?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mikee Booshay</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I find the sitting position, with sticks, and a backpack in my lap, while not as solid as prone, good enough for 600 yards plus on critters.
http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv61/MikeeBooshay/DSC04320.jpg[/IMG]</div></div>

Interesting use of the backpack in the lap. Haven't tried that yet. Looks like it help.
 
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