shooting sticks tripod which ones ??
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caorach
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It is worth making yourself a set of twin sticks, using B&Q garden poles/canes or similar, and just adding a bit of rope or string a couple of foot longer than the sticks tied at the point where the sticks cross. Tie a few knots in the free end of the string.
When you come to shoot you lean the sticks towards you, put your foot on the string and then push the sticks away from you and lock your elbow. Once you get the technique right, 5 minutes practise, this will leave you with the string under tension and you will be amazed at how stable this will be.
In view of the fact that this solution will cost you about £5 it is worth trying before spending any cash. If it works for you then you'll have saved enough to pay for a stalk and if it doesn't you can take your sticks apart and you have some handy string and garden canes
When you come to shoot you lean the sticks towards you, put your foot on the string and then push the sticks away from you and lock your elbow. Once you get the technique right, 5 minutes practise, this will leave you with the string under tension and you will be amazed at how stable this will be.
In view of the fact that this solution will cost you about £5 it is worth trying before spending any cash. If it works for you then you'll have saved enough to pay for a stalk and if it doesn't you can take your sticks apart and you have some handy string and garden canes
+1 on B&Q canes.
I made quad sticks after reading on here, and getting some help from members via pm.
Just as steady as a bipod.
I put some thin bungy cord diagonally between the legs, so they open to exactly where I want, but can be pushed further if need be, and they spring back as soon as I lift the rifle off.
Whoever first came up with idea of green quad sticks ought to be given a special SD medal!
I made quad sticks after reading on here, and getting some help from members via pm.
Just as steady as a bipod.
I put some thin bungy cord diagonally between the legs, so they open to exactly where I want, but can be pushed further if need be, and they spring back as soon as I lift the rifle off.
Whoever first came up with idea of green quad sticks ought to be given a special SD medal!
If you do a search on best stalking sticks you will find a range of info from guys who recommend trigger sticks at £99 to guys who say it's crazy to spend that sort of money and they cut a couple of branches off a bush with a knife they found, bought some elastic cord and still had change from a half crown and got a bag of chips on the way home 
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fraser
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Primos trigger sticks Bushwear, not cheap but very good.
BushWear: Primos Trigger Stick Tall Tripod
BushWear: Primos Trigger Stick Tall Tripod
Lovatscout
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+1 for the primos absolute best money ive ever spent for stalking kit
Irish Bob
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I agree, they are head and shoulders above anything else I have seen.
Overlay
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I have been using triple sticks for long time, one of the guys on the SD makes a double stick (tom) at a Very reasonable cost, had one delivered couple of weeks ago and it is very very good, lot easier to carry, quiet, prepare for a shot etc, have used it all the time, well worth a look on here.
Phil
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jimo
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Very usefull for solo lamping rabbits with a scope mounted torch. I tried with the B&Q sticks but if if you set them too high in the dark the torch is just lighting the sky
Someone on here also pointed out if you turn the legs around they splay out to go low enough for a kneeling shot.
Very usefull for solo lamping rabbits with a scope mounted torch. I tried with the B&Q sticks but if if you set them too high in the dark the torch is just lighting the sky
Someone on here also pointed out if you turn the legs around they splay out to go low enough for a kneeling shot.
Cheers will look into this.
Cooter
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Quad sticks or Austrian shooting sticks.
I made mine as I could not get used to twin sticks, and I wanted to try them before spending on a manufactured set. They have been in regular use for vermin and stalking for over two years and are still excellent (and all for about £8).
With a little practice they are a dream to use and allow as much lateral movement as you can make without shifting your foot position.
I can confidently take shots out to 200yds using them as a quad.
They will serve as a twin or quad stick.
They make a very stable rest when standing waiting or using binos.
When waiting I normally rest the rifle in both cradles and lean the stock back against my shoulder. If the quarry appears from left or right, a slight step back and the butt cradle drops away, I can then adjust position as you would with normal twin sticks.
I also use mine seated by just moving the legs out in front and using it like a bipod.
They make a good walking stick/support as well.
I made mine as I could not get used to twin sticks, and I wanted to try them before spending on a manufactured set. They have been in regular use for vermin and stalking for over two years and are still excellent (and all for about £8).
With a little practice they are a dream to use and allow as much lateral movement as you can make without shifting your foot position.
I can confidently take shots out to 200yds using them as a quad.
They will serve as a twin or quad stick.
They make a very stable rest when standing waiting or using binos.
When waiting I normally rest the rifle in both cradles and lean the stock back against my shoulder. If the quarry appears from left or right, a slight step back and the butt cradle drops away, I can then adjust position as you would with normal twin sticks.
I also use mine seated by just moving the legs out in front and using it like a bipod.
They make a good walking stick/support as well.
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