Quad sticks

[Longstrider]

I use 4-Stable sticks and would not go stalking without them these days ..... BUT ...

Almost everyone will tell you that the sticks they use are the best. They pretty well all do exactly the same thing so just get a set of whatever suits your budget and tastes and use them

 

[fixedwheel]

Another vote for 4Stable sticks.

I got a set of the 3 piece ones, so they can go in the side pocket of the rifle bag, so I don't forget them.

A friend tried them for 10 seconds, and bought himself a set, as he felt it was such an upgrade over his Primos.

 

[The Singing Stalker]

4Stable sticks.

Now, for the OP, remember what I said earlier on about learning how to use the sticks correctly? Well, do not follow this guys example. Completely wrong technique.
I’m not knocking the sticks, only the way he is using them.

Here is the proper way.

 

[kieran222]

Quadrant sticks are superb for improving accuracy. I have modified a pair that I broke for sitting shots. There are a few places that I just sit in the hedge and wait for the deer to come out. My modified set have shorter legs, approx 50cm long, far better than trying to spread the legs on a full length pair (). Very steady for sitting shots.

 

[WalkedUp]

I zero from quad sticks (5th leg) instead of prone with no discernible loss of accuracy. The boys use my Primos tripod more than I do. One thing I’ve noticed is that shooting off hand is really good fun. I’m going to practice more. Taken a few rabbits and foxes freehand at night. Less than 50m, a trotting shot on a fox being a recent favourite. I am not a great shot, however being able to shoot competently from a range of positions and with various supports is very useful. For stalking and vermin etc I would say that is well worth training for rather than pursuing smaller and smaller groups from avoid on a bench. Reminds me of being a nipper with an air rifle.

 

[Bo Diddley]

Like today I crept up a forest track and had a buck and doe playfully chasing each other, no chance at 20y using quad sticks.

20 yards is a freehand shot Sol. Just drop the sticks on the ground

 

[Sol]

20 yards is a freehand shot Sol. Just drop the sticks on the ground

True! I wish, all the rifles I use are just too big on the buttstock too shoulder too ethically shoot something, I fiddled around with the rifles last night when waiting for them too come back out and probably deemed I could shoot off my knee but In terms of "freehand" that's about the extent for myself.

The bush wear quad sticks undeployed are too tall for me even at there lowest length I have too deploy them fully too even use as a twin stick so at that point I may as well take the extra second or two too place it correctly on both rests, tad annoying I think that's only my third or so deer using them though tbf still a LOT of learning too be streamlined with them!

 

[Bo Diddley]

True! I wish, all the rifles I use are just too big on the buttstock too shoulder too ethically shoot something, I fiddled around with the rifles last night when waiting for them too come back out and probably deemed I could shoot off my knee but In terms of "freehand" that's about the extent for myself.

The bush wear quad sticks undeployed are too tall for me even at there lowest length I have too deploy them fully too even use as a twin stick, tad annoying I think that's only my third or so deer using them though tbf still a LOT of learning too be streamlined with them!

Sounds like you need a custom set of quad sticks made

 

[Sol]

Sounds like you need a custom set of quad sticks made

For sure! I should of went with the 3d printed set on here, but buying and having them ready instantly was really convenient.

 

[BenBhoy]

@Smellydog

 

[BenBhoy]

Now, for the OP, remember what I said earlier on about learning how to use the sticks correctly? Well, do not follow this guys example. Completely wrong technique.
I’m not knocking the sticks, only the way he is using them.

Here is the proper way.

So is that video generally good way to use them?

 

[WalkedUp]

One of my pals has had his proprietary (Bushwear) sticks shortened due to a medical condition. They work really well. Have a look into it, see what the options are.

Free hand shooting… I may be preaching to the converted but one needs to have sufficient upper body and core strength, proportional to the rifle weight, for freehand shooting to be effortless.

 

[Sol]

One of my pals has had his proprietary (Bushwear) sticks shortened due to a medical condition. They work really well. Have a look into it, see what the options are.

Free hand shooting… I may be preaching to the converted but one needs to have sufficient upper body and core strength, proportional to the rifle weight, for freehand shooting to be effortless.

Might not be an awful idea for myself was It any bad doing so? I probably only need an inch or two actually taken off.

 

[WalkedUp]

Might not be an awful idea for myself was It any bad doing so? I probably only need an inch or two actually taken off.

I’ll ask him and report back.

 

[viking90]

Im probably one of the few on here that seem to use a tripod. I use a 2 section inverted model carried on an armageddon gear sling. Arca rail on the rifle and clip straight in. I use it from prone to standing and it comes in handy to hold the rifle in the right position for cleaning. I do my load dev and zeroing off it to. I dont think I'd be without it actually

 

[ShotKam 0]

Im probably one of the few on here that seem to use a tripod. I use a 2 section inverted model carried on an armageddon gear sling. Arca rail on the rifle and clip straight in. I use it from prone to standing and it comes in handy to hold the rifle in the right position for cleaning. I do my load dev and zeroing off it to. I dont think I'd be without it actually

Those who use Quad sticks will swear by them, those who use tripods will swear by them. If you mainly ambush shoot, with a caller etc. Tripod is perfect as gun is clipped on with Arca rail while you wait and scope around etc. You can also track an animal seamlessly with the ball head mount over any distance it travels. I am talking Rekon or Two Vets tripods of course. Viperflex carbon with Jakele stability line is excellent if lots of walking is your type of shooting.

 

[WalkedUp]

I’ll ask him and report back.

You need to drill out the little rivet on each of the four legs at the top (very easy). Then cut the tube to length with a hacksaw. I would take a little bit (1/2”) off each time and then tape them back in to test the height, cut some more off. Generally they should be about your eye height when closed as an approx guide. You want a straight back when shooting with them so don’t go too low. Then drill out the holes again at the correct height. You can either pop rivet them together again or just use button head machine screws with a lock nut and superglue / Loctite to refix them. It is a 45 minute job. My mate looks to have simply glued his in place rather than drill them again. If you trust your epoxy then that’s fine.

 

[The Singing Stalker]

So is that video generally good way to use them?

Standing up straight at an angle with the rear of the quad sticks far back on the stock, I usually go back to the sling stud, this allows the rear leg to rest against your belly, sorry, muscular stomach giving greater stability.

 

[pendle]

Standing up straight at an angle with the rear of the quad sticks far back on the stock, I usually go back to the sling stud, this allows the rear leg to rest against your belly, sorry, muscular stomach giving greater stability.

With it against that muscular part of the body makes you the 5th leg

 

[Foxyboy43]

Hmmm.
Quad sticks will transform your shooting and more importantly, with practice, boost your confidence in taking a shot.
As said above stance is important and they do take a little getting used to so two tips - get hold of a pal/wife for a few moments and stand with your rifle mounted as though taking a freehand shot; get them to locate the quads under the rifle without altering your position or hold - that is how you should use them for the future - as a natural extension of a freehand shot. Next is pivoting - which in truth mcan be particularly difficult in thick ground cover! Simply lean/tilt the rifle-mounted sticks to the side you wish to turn so that the sticks on the opposite clear enough of the ground to enable pivoting, then sylph-like, gently shuffle into your new position.
Simples but practice lots before going out - carpet is very forgiving ground cover….