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Originally Posted by jeffbird
Another vote for the Trigger Stick. Added a Hog Saddle, which aids a steadier hold.
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I don't mean nor intend to be critical so...

do you carry/pack those when you're 'still' hunting ?
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do you use them from stand sites ?

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3 pics of Stoney Point Shooting Sticks - compact--light

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I carry the short primos mono trigger stick for hunting, because it allows me to sit and adjust the height rapidly. I can also set my binos on the yoke and glass. I recently bought the short tri-pod trigger stick and mounted a manfrotto 391RC2 on it for my spotting scope. Works great.


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Originally Posted by jwall
Originally Posted by jeffbird
Another vote for the Trigger Stick. Added a Hog Saddle, which aids a steadier hold.
[Linked Image]

I don't mean nor intend to be critical so...

do you carry/pack those when you're 'still' hunting ?
OR
do you use them from stand sites ?

Jerry



Can use it for either. That photo was from an elk hunt in Colorado last year, where we were hiking each day. Found that the Hog Saddle really improved steadiness and was no big deal to carry.

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I had been looking at the Trigger Stick. What are you guys using? Mono, bipod or tripod?

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I use the bipod since I mostly shoot from a stool. If I was standing I'd want the tripod, though. One thing about the Trigger Stick: sometimes a leg will extend and then not retract. The folks at Primos told me that it happens mostly in cold weather, but I had it happen here in Florida. I sent the set back and they replaced it, but evidently this isn't an uncommon occurrence. Check out some of the reviews on the online sites. And this is with the Gen 2 set. If being able to quickly adjust the height isn't an issue, or just doing it the old fashioned way by simply adjusting the spread of the legs, you might want to look at the heavy duty Bog Pod. I expect a heavy duty tripod will be my next set if/when the Trigger Stick goes south.


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I've used my own Bog Pod several times and a borrowed Trigger Stick twice to maker shots. Bog Pod is a bit slower to get into action but seems sturdier once set up. I've also used the Bog Pod once in the sitting position and once kneeling.

The Trigger Stick (at least the one I used) didn't appear to be adaptable for any position other than standing.

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The Snipe-pod is lighter than ANY of the suggestions in primos or bog gear or Stoney POS's.......

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Originally Posted by huntsman22
The Snipe-pod is lighter than ANY of the suggestions in primos or bog gear or Stoney POS's.......


I haven't ever heard of that one. I'll have to look it up.

I prefer my BogPod tripod. But it is bulky and heavy to carry. But of course, I usually don't walk very far at the Ranch hunting Whitetails here at home.


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Originally Posted by huntsman22
The Snipe-pod is lighter than ANY of the suggestions in primos or bog gear or Stoney POS's.......

Have you ever used the Stoney Points ?

Mine have worked w/o flaw for several years.

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Originally Posted by czech1022
I want VERY lightweight shooting "sticks" - can be tripod, bipod or monopod...

Has to be light and easy to carry,...

Here are the Ops requirements, not mine.

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I have both the bog pod and tall trigger stick tripods. Both shine in their own ways. For rapid deployment it is hard to beat a trigger stick, but it won't go low enough to shoot sitting on the ground.

The bog pod is slower to deploy but it can be used from standing all the way down to sitting on your butt and is a very stable platform. I used my bog pod about a week ago to cleanly take a bull elk in Utah at 450 yds.


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Originally Posted by jwall
Light Weight

I've been using Stoney Point shooting sticks for several yrs.
they weigh 17 O Z. 3 sections, telescoping, Bi pod w/forked top rest.

They scope down for sitting, NOT prone. I'm 5'10" and they're plenty tall for standing. Stoney Point has new & newER models so I suggest you check out their W site.

Being Light Wt. they're NOT strong enuff for walking support.

Mine cost $50.00 several yrs ago. WORTH every PENNY.

I never leave home w/o them.

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This sorta.

I used Stoney point shooting stix for years but the 3-sectioned cross sticks meant for shooting while seated. The problem was the bunginess of the cords wore out quickly.

Several years ago I got a pair of Primos Pole Cate Steady Stix Magnum that are beefed up versions of the old Stoney Point product and they're EXCELLENT especially for $35!

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/635392/primos-pole-cat-steady-stix-magnum-shooting-stick

I am like jwall... use em ALL the time nearly EVERYWHERE. They come with a belt holster that allows quick access and the design of the sticks themselves allow fast expansion right when needed. Combined with a Montana shooting sling I can shoot quite accurately out to 350 yards.

I've often flirted with the more sturdy and steady Bog Pod versions, but they're also
More complicated and time consuming to adjust. If hunting from a blind I am sure a three-legged Bog Pod would be excellent, but for speed & weight the steady stix are vastly superior.

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My S Ps don't have 'bungy cords'. Mine are LW aluminum tubes that telescope and lock in by twisting. When they are totally loose there is no resistance in going up/down ( in/out). By twisting a tube it tightens up. The lower 2 sections (on each stick) scope in/out.

To adjust simply unscrew partially and you can find the height you want and then twist the lower section to lock down.

Caution - Don't over tighten !!

It's more difficult to describe than it is actually adjust. I've heard the sticks that are bungied (sp) and they make too much noise for me.

I don't know how to accurately describe their makeup and adjustability w/o writing a book.

Suffice it to say, IF I need another set--I want them just like these.

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Originally Posted by jwall
Light Weight

I've been using Stoney Point shooting sticks for several yrs.
they weigh 17 O Z.


Originally Posted by jwall
Originally Posted by czech1022
I want VERY lightweight shooting "sticks" - can be tripod, bipod or monopod...

Has to be light and easy to carry,...

Here are the Ops requirements, not mine.

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Jerry, 17 oz isn't 'VERY' lightweight. Especially compared to 5 oz for the snipepod.........

Even homemade carbonfiber decoy stake sticks will weigh HALF of what the Stoney POS's weigh......

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My POS Primos stixs weigh 8 oz. I preferred the POS Stoney Points but left them stuck in the snow in the excitement of killing a great bull.

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Another vote for Stoney Points!

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Originally Posted by huntsman22
Originally Posted by jwall
Light Weight

I've been using Stoney Point shooting sticks for several yrs.
they weigh 17 O Z.


Originally Posted by jwall
Originally Posted by czech1022
I want VERY lightweight shooting "sticks" - can be tripod, bipod or monopod...

Has to be light and easy to carry,...

Here are the Ops requirements, not mine.

Jerry


Jerry, 17 oz isn't 'VERY' lightweight. Especially compared to 5 oz for the snipepod.........

Even homemade carbonfiber decoy stake sticks will weigh HALF of what the Stoney POS's weigh......

http://kramerdesignscorp.com/


Those look pretty slick.


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"Stoney Point Shooting Sticks - compact--light"

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Rubber band the ends, wrap the legs in stretch tape so they don't clank and hooked it to the front strap of my pack as a rifle rest when walking.

I can adjust it from sitting to standing.

Pole Cat its light and lasted 10 years so far.

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