quad sticks or tripod

[Man-o-woods]

Im just starting out and looking at sticks.
Hmmm quad sticks or tripod what are your views and why?
Ive not made my mind up yet but erring on the side for quad sticks.

 

[J.kerslake]

You need to try some out really, I tried quads very briefly but then bought a set of primos trigger sticks which I hated! So reverted to quad sticks and actually put a bit of time into getting used to them…wouldn’t use anything else now, and I’m only using home made b&q ones!

 

[Pellet Pinger]

Quads all day long.

 

[HarryG]

Quad sticks. Absolute game changer but having said that it’s still no replacement for practice! I use viper flex and love the flexibility. It can be a monopod for close snap shooting all the way through to fifth leg for long shots when you have loads of time. Very easy to set up and wait as a deer stands up.

 

[Nickb]

Quads defo

 

[Tim.243]

Im just starting out and looking at sticks.
Hmmm quad sticks or tripod what are your views and why?
Ive not made my mind up yet but erring on the side for quad sticks.

Quads you can close up to a single pair so don't discount that also.
Make a set for 15quid cheap way to test out if you like them

 

[Jagged77]

A tripod with Arca is brilliant if you’re setting up in a fixed position for a while however if you’re stalking then sticks are the way to go.

 

[Oh6]

The following thread, gives a guide to making a set of B&Q's finest Quad Sticks:

• Monkey Sticks !!

 

[Man-o-woods]

You need to try some out really, I tried quads very briefly but then bought a set of primos trigger sticks which I hated! So reverted to quad sticks and actually put a bit of time into getting used to them…wouldn’t use anything else now, and I’m only using home made b&q ones!

B&Q?

 

[HonestJohn]

quad

 

[Rake Aboot]

I’m the dissenting voice here
Don’t like quad sticks at all. Far too much faff
Using a tripod just now but at times it’s as bad for faff
A simple pair of sticks is generally the best option

 

[VSS]

Another vote for the B&Q quads here.

 

[Man-o-woods]

I’m the dissenting voice here
Don’t like quad sticks at all. Far too much faff
Using a tripod just now but at times it’s as bad for faff
A simple pair of sticks is generally the best option

My first deer was off of a quad and understand what you are saying about a fat as the guy who took me out was about 6'3" and im 5'9" so i was on tip toe, I still nailed it but thinking if you are shooting on uneven ground it might be an issue

 

[Mungo]

Im just starting out and looking at sticks.
Hmmm quad sticks or tripod what are your views and why?
Ive not made my mind up yet but erring on the side for quad sticks.

Neither.

Tripod is great from a static position, but too heavy and cumbersome to stalk with. Quads are a faff to set up in anything like a hurry.

My preference is for simple pair of sticks - hazel rods tied together with paracord. Under 50p, and with a little bit of practice, good to shoot to any distance you’d be happy shooting quads to.

I think tripods have a place - they’re really hard to beat if you’re shooting on a steep slope, or in vegetation too deep for a bipod. But they’re very much an ambush tool.

I don’t see the point of quads.

 

[Tim.243]

My first deer was off of a quad and understand what you are saying about a fat as the guy who took me out was about 6'3" and im 5'9" so i was on tip toe, I still nailed it but thinking if you are shooting on uneven ground it might be an issue

This is because if they are commercial made quads they may only open so far.
The yoke joints act as a stop.

 

[Tim.243]

Neither.

Tripod is great from a static position, but too heavy and cumbersome to stalk with. Quads are a faff to set up in anything like a hurry.

My preference is for simple pair of sticks - hazel rods tied together with paracord. Under 50p, and with a little bit of practice, good to shoot to any distance you’d be happy shooting quads to.

I think tripods have a place - they’re really hard to beat if you’re shooting on a steep slope, or in vegetation too deep for a bipod. But they’re very much an ambush tool.

I don’t see the point of quads.

A good strong wind and you body will act against the wind and move the rifle.

 

[Man-o-woods]

Neither.

Tripod is great from a static position, but too heavy and cumbersome to stalk with. Quads are a faff to set up in anything like a hurry.

My preference is for simple pair of sticks - hazel rods tied together with paracord. Under 50p, and with a little bit of practice, good to shoot to any distance you’d be happy shooting quads to.

I think tripods have a place - they’re really hard to beat if you’re shooting on a steep slope, or in vegetation too deep for a bipod. But they’re very much an ambush tool.

I don’t see the point of quads.

i appreciate your input. each to their own i guess

 

[Mungo]

A good strong wind and you body will act against the wind and move the rifle.

Funnily enough, living in Scotland, I do occasionally encounter the odd bit of wind…

 

[J.kerslake]

B&Q?

Or Wickes…which ever you prefer.

 

[Heym SR20]

I prefer a pair of sticks. If the range is bit further then you either move slightly to get additional support from a tree, fence post etc. or drop down into a kneeling or seated position.

But there is no substitute for practice. Get a spring powered air rifle and shoot it off hand lots and lots. 22 lr also very good, but bit more expensive to run and more restricted where you can use it. Dry fire is also really good.