Sticks

[Klenchblaize]

You'll never get the steady support that quad sticks provide using a single stick so it may as well be left at home and you instead use your bag as a rest, a fencepost, tree or other steady. I carry a compromise which is the lightweight telescopic Vanguard tripod with tracking V neck support. I find that sitting for the shot I can find a steady braced position with the tripod to take an accurate shot to 150 yds no problem, but further than this I'd prefer quad sticks. If using the telescopic carbon ones you can tether them after use no problems to your roe sack in the folded position and won't know you're carrying them. I used to use the garden cane "monkey sticks" but found that for stalking, they were too bulky and awkward if having to drag or carry deer, hence now exclusively use the Vanguard which is a very good compromise, especially if the head is replaced with one that provides a better shelf for the forestock. However if I had the spare cash and could justify the spend I'd be using carbon quad sticks.

Your point regarding use of a single stick is a valid one that few would argue with. However, the issue I have with such multi-legged sticks is I have real need of a stave-like stick of a height associated with the alpine variety to enable me to negotiate the precipitous terrain that is my stalking ground.

I’m therefore still looking for a set of sticks that when not deployed lend themselves to the above use and will take my body weight when leaning into them. To date none are even tall enough let alone of the required strength.

K

 

[Tim.243]

Your point regarding use of a single stick is a valid one that few would argue with. However, the issue I have with such multi-legged sticks is I have real need of a stave-like stick of a height associated with the alpine variety to enable me to negotiate the precipitous terrain that is my stalking ground.

I’m therefore still looking for a set of sticks that when not deployed lend themselves to the above use and will take my body weight when leaning into them. To date none are even tall enough let alone of the required strength.

K

My home made set I often sling the rifle across my back and use them as a pole when crossing winter ditches,
All in the dark, no different to feeling for rills in the marsh...
Many times i put my full weight when pushing up a ditch

 

[Foxyboy43]

My home made set I often sling the rifle across my back and use them as a pole when crossing winter ditches,
All in the dark, no different to feeling for rills in the marsh...
Many times i put my full weight when pushing up a ditch

Me too! Best dual purpose thing I ever made (B&Q) - brilliant for rough ground and crossing streams or ditches.

 

[stevenedwards]

I have found that limulus's sticks make a good staff with the addition of a couple of stout velcro straps to hold them tightly together for crossing difficult ground. Mind you these days a lot more ground seems to be "difficult"

 

[ChesterP]

Your point regarding use of a single stick is a valid one that few would argue with. However, the issue I have with such multi-legged sticks is I have real need of a stave-like stick of a height associated with the alpine variety to enable me to negotiate the precipitous terrain that is my stalking ground.

I’m therefore still looking for a set of sticks that when not deployed lend themselves to the above use and will take my body weight when leaning into them. To date none are even tall enough let alone of the required strength.

K

In which case Limulus's sticks or similar stout wooden ones would do the trick but as with anything that stout, you'll pay the penalty of extra weight and cumbersome additional kit. The other viable option is to carry a strong telescopic alloy walking stick (I have one which extends to 1.5m and is very strong but light) which you can deploy when needed from a backpack and still have a lightweight carbon set of quadsticks for taking a shot or glassing. One of the very real benefits I found with quad sticks was their suitability for effecting a rock steady glassing platform which made all the difference for scanning ground as well as taking a steady shot.

 

[AGR]

Now that IS something I would like to learn how to do

I watched a hunter on a YouTube video make quad sticks from hazel sticks and string. They worked, and were good to try, now I use lightweight quads.

 

[stevenedwards]

I don't notice the weight of Limulus's sticks, I have the ash ones. The square sections close together really well for carrying, I find four round sticks with lots of fittings carry less well but some do offer the option of adjustable height. I you have long enough !

 

[stevenedwards]

P.S. They are made by a man in a shed not in China if that is important to you.

 

[Klenchblaize]

I have considered investing in a set of the tallest Jakele Z4-II new generation sticks but for some inexplicable reason they’ve moved away from GREEN powder coating to an appalling go-faster faux carbon and black finish that is quite the worse choice for woodland and meadow stalking.

Very bad move Mr. Jakele

K

 

[Melvyn sands]

Quad sticks don't have to be expensive, and they're a very stable shooting platform plus they aren't heavy

 

[Melvyn sands]

If a deer can see the colour of your shooting stick's it should be dead

 

[tozzybum]

I have considered investing in a set of the tallest Jakele Z4-II new generation sticks but for some inexplicable reason they’ve moved away from GREEN powder coating to an appalling go-faster faux carbon and black finish that is quite the worse choice for woodland and meadow stalking.

Very bad move Mr. Jakele

K

Have a look at 4 stable sticks ,aluminium, drab olive green and fibre glass joints.
Very tall sticks and " lock" the pivoting heads .

 

[Foxyboy43]

I’m going to run a book on how many times you post this photo before Christmas

Does a video count double? Just asking……

 

[bogtrotter]

bi pods are ok but how often can you lay down to shoot?
90% of the time

 

[wabbit warren]

just looking at mine i think there possibly Seeland Decoy 4 Legged Shooting Sticks
ive used them for the best part of 3 years

 

[Mickeydredd]

Used my quad sticks for the first time last weekend to great success, extremely stable piece of kit.

 

[wabbit warren]

they do exactly what it says on the box lol im glad you got on with them Mickeydredd
just camo taped the top part of mine because the black coating had gone a bronze colour where i leave them in the motor
but properly the best bit of kit iv,e bought for a rifle rest

 

[Mickeydredd]

As others have stated, it certainly helps to practice quick deployment and tracking with them, I was certainly a bit green on that front. When you have them set in position on a beast though, they are certainly very stable.

 

[Julian S]

Yes I tried the ones I made from the green garden canes out last night and they are rock steady, even though the first hole I drilled to join bottom of poles together was in wrong place. Just need some para cord to finish tops.

 

[wabbit warren]

it certainly helps to practice quick deployment and tracking with them

this is so true. my mate showed me how to swing your rifle from your shoulder (muzzle up) onto the sticks.
it takes some getting use to again using something to align where your target is helps (im shooting in darkness)
so a tree silhouette set the sticks up rifle onto them. then make final adjustments once you've found the target
in my case EYE shine helps
im only 5'6" so have to watch the height i set them at otherwise im on tiptoes trying to shoot (not good)