primos gen 3 trigger stick (tripod)

You can get a double cradle for both the Bog-pod and the Gen 3 trigger stick. Best of both worlds if you're coming from quads: steady rest but with tilt and 360 pan.
Personally I prefer the freedom of a simple single cradle. Its just a matter of getting used to it - which you soon do when you shoot a lot of vermin.
 
The deployment speed I was referring to really relates to shooting at night in the standing position. Most of that will be rabbit shooting with a .22 and NV, so its close range where speed, silence and the minimum of faff are essential. When every shot is taken with the same stance there's no need to alter the height you just have to throw the legs to get the tripod into position. However my ground is mostly cultivated with some pasture and it pretty even underfoot. I haven't got rocks and holes and tussocks to negotiate. If you have then the one-touch trigger adjustment to straighten them up would be a real boon. I do find though that at their full height the Primos sticks are just about right for me on level ground and I'm 6' tall. A slight adjustment one way or the other and they feel a bit low. The bog-pods are definitely taller.

The leg pivots on the Bog-pod are a lot freer than the Primos (may loosen with use) and I can throw the legs out with much less effort. I hold the closed sticks with two legs towards me and one facing forwards. The forward leg pretty much falls out under its own weight when released, I then step back and tip out the right hand leg and then the left. It takes a second and can be done one-handed while I taking the rifle off my shoulder. The Trigger sticks I find need to be positively planted with two hands. But, as I say I've used the Bog-pods for such a long time I've got the knack. I also find that when I do want to adjust the legs on the Primos sticks, by sod's law the trigger never falls to hand and in turning the handle to get it in position the lanyard often gets in the way.

The Trigger's feet are quieter though and they stop the legs clacking together. The Pog-pod's legs touch one another when folded and clack like a bundle of fishing rods. You have to carry them with an index finger keeping the legs apart and if the feet touch down down on a stone in the dead of night with a rabbit 40 yards away it sounds like you've dropped a spanner on a concrete floor. the Pog-pods have rubber feet for hard ground which can be screwed in to expose stainless steel points for soft ground. I always prefer them screwed out so the rubber feet are in use but they never stay where I've left them. The rubber walking-stick feet on the Primos sticks are much better and more discreet.

Both sets of sticks are expensive. The Bog-pods feel a bit old fashioned but they're well made and dependable. Unless you're very tall, in which case the Triggers might be a bit short for standing shots especially if you've got one foot in a hole, I don't think you'd be disappointed with either. Whether the Triggers will cope with the wet conditions is a chance you take. The supplier I bought mine from did say the makers where very good at repairing and replacing and I've always got the Bog-pods to fall back on. If you'll just have the one set of sticks and you shoot in a wet climate that's a calculation you have to make I guess.

Great post. Appreciate you taking the time Finch.

I'm still not really sure which is the best way to go for me, but the above will sure help make whatever decision I make an informed one.
 
What no one has yet mentioned is with the trigger sticks the abilty to adjust ones shooting position in three dimensions once set up on the sticks. No other stick alows you to do this. For example in the woods fallow in front walking you've got the gun on sticks tracking it , it stops but there is a small branch near you in the way simply pull trigger and adjust in any direction bang. Munty mooching through undergrowth you can see it but too much in the way as standing, drop to below browse line bang (I have done this many times). The best one is spot deer in wood but need to stalk in, get tree between you and deer stalk right up to tree nice and relax set up out of sight pointing gun straight at tree then pull trigger and peak out slowely round the side bang.
 
What no one has yet mentioned is with the trigger sticks the abilty to adjust ones shooting position in three dimensions once set up on the sticks. No other stick alows you to do this. For example in the woods fallow in front walking you've got the gun on sticks tracking it , it stops but there is a small branch near you in the way simply pull trigger and adjust in any direction bang. Munty mooching through undergrowth you can see it but too much in the way as standing, drop to below browse line bang (I have done this many times). The best one is spot deer in wood but need to stalk in, get tree between you and deer stalk right up to tree nice and relax set up out of sight pointing gun straight at tree then pull trigger and peak out slowely round the side bang.

Many thanks for that liongeorge. I think you may just have sold me on the Primos, as a lot - if not most - of my shooting is in thick scrubby woodland. Now alls I have to do is try to decide between Gen 2 and Gen 3!
 
Primos Trigger Sticks/Bipods/Tripods : Brilliant idea let down by choice of materials used to make them. Gem III may be better.
 
Many thanks for that liongeorge. I think you may just have sold me on the Primos, as a lot - if not most - of my shooting is in thick scrubby woodland. Now alls I have to do is try to decide between Gen 2 and Gen 3!

For the sake of £20 or thereabouts, I'd just get the gen 3. They won't have made them worse. I'd have bought the 3 myself if there's been any in the shop. They'd been selling out rapidly down here because the badger guys like them.
 
For the sake of £20 or thereabouts, I'd just get the gen 3. They won't have made them worse. I'd have bought the 3 myself if there's been any in the shop. They'd been selling out rapidly down here because the badger guys like them.

Thanks again Finch, I'm coming to the same conclusion myself...
 
I’m still working between a gen 1 set which let down by fact don’t open very far but still adjust fine ......and a set of limulus quad sticks which I love.....although I relate to the guy on about moving them for quick 2 nd beast

Paul
 
You can get a double cradle for both the Bog-pod and the Gen 3 trigger stick. Best of both worlds if you're coming from quads: steady rest but with tilt and 360 pan.
Personally I prefer the freedom of a simple single cradle. Its just a matter of getting used to it - which you soon do when you shoot a lot of vermin.

I'd imagine the single cradle is handier where shots are likely to be fairly quick, within maybe 75-100 yards or so, and especially when the deer or whatever is moving. But as you say, the 2-point gun rest could be a good option for when you're in more open country taking longer shots on stationary targets, or also for zeroing a scope. So maybe no harm to have the 2-point gun rest as a standby, and be able to switch to it on those occasions?
 
...the 2-point gun rest could be a good option for when you're in more open country taking longer shots on stationary targets, or also for zeroing a scope. So maybe no harm to have the 2-point gun rest as a standby, and be able to switch to it on those occasions?

Hmmmm, maybe not:

 
You won't need or ever use the 2 point rest. Bit of practice and you'll be able to shoot good ranges with the normal rest.
 
I've never used a two-point rest except on a table for zeroing and paper punching, though as someone mentioned earlier, I can see the benefit for sit-and-wait sniping when vermin shooting. You could leave the rifle on the rest. Less tiring than holding it for long periods and fewer movements to make when a target appears.

Single rest is fine for standing shots. I pull the the sling down against one of the legs sometimes to stop any yawing, especially if its windy, but otherwise I've lost count of the number of 200 yard rabbits I shot with my .222 standing. Practise, practise etc..
 
I pull the the sling down against one of the legs sometimes to stop any yawing, especially if its windy, but otherwise I've lost count of the number of 200 yard rabbits I shot with my .222 standing. Practise, practise etc..

Probably a dumb question, but I've never come across the term 'yawing': what does it mean?
 
Haven't had a look at a Gen III unit but I did a strip and service on the Gen II version which may assist anyone with sticky leg syndrome:

https://www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk/showthread.php/132613-Primos-Gen-II-Trigger-Stick-strip-and-maintenance?

I've got two sets and both have failed in circumstances described above. I went to your thread, but the visual stuff doesn't work.

Thanks to Phot*ucket they were all deleted as I refused to pay their ransom. :evil:

New thread created with pics uploaded to SD that should stay the distance.

https://www.thestalkingdirectory.co...53-Primos-Trigger-Stick-Strip-amp-Maintenance
 
Had mine for a few years now and still as good as new.

I wipe any gun I've used with an oily rag every time afterwards - I also do the legs of the trigger stick if its been used.

Awesome bit of kit with the cradle.

Now that looks to be a very comfortable set up, I'm very tempted.

WB.
 
Thanks for that input, it's great to hear the experience of someone who's familiar with both Gen 2 and 3.

It seems that the trigger function that sets the Primos apart from other shooting tripods is what makes it both better (easier and quicker to deploy, especially on irregular ground) and worse (more complex, so more prone to problems). I'm swinging between a Primos (not sure which Gen) and Bog-pod, but I'm long enough in the tooth now to know that when I'm having doubts like this it's usually better to hold off making a decision.

+1 I'm in exactly the same position choosing between Gen2 or 3 for the extra £40.

WB
 
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Probably a dumb question, but I've never come across the term 'yawing': what does it mean?

Weaving, waving and oscillating or otherwise deviating from and straight and still. A heavy barrel helps. Heavy moderator less so because its unbalanced. Ideally, when placed on a single rest in the normal shooting position the rifle should almost balance there on its own. Too little weight forward of the rest and your movements are transmitted to the barrel and excessive muzzle weight seems to amplify those movements, then as you try to fight them the worse they get. Well balanced mass seems to cancel them out. At least, that's what I've found
I used to have a BSA CF2 in .222 with a 24" heavy barrel. It was a beefy rifle all round. Even the stock was weighty and it was joy to shoot off sticks. It had perfect balance on the sticks and pretty much held itself still. I've also got a .17 HMR with a 14" barrel. You'd think that would be less prone to the wobbles being short and light with not much to catch the wind but that's the rifle that needs a bit of a downward pull on the strap. My .243 with a weighty Jet-Z mod up front is the most unruly rifle I've had for standing shots off sticks. That heavy mod acts like a pendulum. On the other hand its brilliant off the sticks when sitting.

the balance and weight of the rifle you're proposing to use is a crucial but often overlooked factor with stick shooting in my humble opinion. It can make a huge difference.
 
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Weaving, waving and oscillating or otherwise deviating from and straight and still. A heavy barrel helps. Heavy moderator less so because its unbalanced. Ideally, when placed on a single rest in the normal shooting position the rifle should almost balance there on its own. Too little weight forward of the rest and your movements are transmitted to the barrel and excessive muzzle weight seems to amplify those movements, then as you try to fight them the worse they get. Well balanced mass seems to cancel them out. At least, that's what I've found
I used to have a BSA CF2 in .222 with a 24" heavy barrel. It was a beefy rifle all round. Even the stock was weighty and it was joy to shoot off sticks. It had perfect balance on the sticks and pretty much held itself still. I've also got a .17 HMR with a 14" barrel. You'd think that would be less prone to the wobbles being short and light with not much to catch the wind but that's the rifle that needs a bit of a downward pull on the strap. My .243 with a weighty Jet-Z mod up front is the most unruly rifle I've had for standing shots off sticks. That heavy mod acts like a pendulum. On the other hand its brilliant off the sticks when sitting.

the balance and weight of the rifle you're proposing to use is a crucial but often overlooked factor with stick shooting in my humble opinion. It can make a huge difference.

Cheers for that Finch
 
For the sake of £20 or thereabouts, I'd just get the gen 3. They won't have made them worse. I'd have bought the 3 myself if there's been any in the shop.

Ordered a Gen 3 tripod from my local RFD earlier, only cost 10 euros more than they were selling the Gen 2 for.

Thanks again to everyone for all the advice.
 
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