quote:

Originally posted by John Chalmers:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Milo Shanghai:
http://www.southwickshootingsupplies.com/index.html


Probably a bit fiddly for some DG situations but used a lot here for deer. Might be useful for plains game. Very solid indeed and I like that it can be used seated to get over long heather/grasses.[/QUOTE

Milo, Cant get your link to open. What sticks are flagged in it I could be doing with a new set for sitting and standing.jc

quote:

Originally posted by Milo Shanghai:

quote:

Originally posted by John Chalmers:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Milo Shanghai:
http://www.southwickshootingsupplies.com/index.html

Probably a bit fiddly for some DG situations but used a lot here for deer. Might be useful for plains game. Very solid indeed and I like that it can be used seated to get over long heather/grasses.[/QUOTE

Milo, Cant get your link to open. What sticks are flagged in it I could be doing with a new set for sitting and standing.jc

Hi John,

Link working here. Try these. Good bit of gear.

http://www.countydeerstalking....d-sticks-review.html

http://www.southwickshootingsupplies.com/page2.html

Best wishes,
Milo.



Thanks Milo, The link is working fine now. These are the exact same sticks I shall be replacing, mine made by a friend from golf flag poles that are a wee bit thin.jc

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Originally posted by Saeed:
Ted,

Cal is right.

Your sticks should be a bit longer, although under field conditions you might have the luxury of everything being just right.

Practicing at home, you should be able to hit an 8 inch target at 100 yards with every shot using the sticks.

May I also suggest you try some off hand shooting as well, as you might have to do that on a hunt.

quote:

Originally posted by Larry Sellers:
Peg - Yours is the absolute best post on this subject. Not only does this provide the most steady shooting position, your PH is looking at the target in the same plane as you are and is close to your right ear to announce shooting instructions as well.

I use a Bog Pod some, homemade sticks as well. I NEVER rest the rifle on the sticks, period. My left hand goes into the U, V or other configuration on the top of the "sticks", the rifle is placed in the cradle formed by my hand, right elbow on PH shoulder (if time and situation allow) for the shot. Placing the rifle directly on the hard surface of the U, V etc. can have an adverse effect on POI. But don't simply take my word for it, it's easy to prove to ones self.

Larry Sellers
SCI(International)Life Member
Sabatti 'trash' Double Shooter
R8 Blaser
DRSS

quote:

Originally posted by Pegleg:
On longer shots off sticks, if you can get your PH to come up under your right elbow with his shoulder so as to provide a rest for the elbow you will be 10 times more stable.

quote:

Originally posted by Saeed:
I have used both bipods and tripods.

Tripods are definitely more stable, but, bipods are more convenient to place on the ground, especially if it is uneven.

quote:

Originally posted by georgeld:
Naki:
I noticed gun jump when shooting my .300WinM off a bipod from a bench just to see how it worked. I suspect you're getting recoil jump rather than pulling your shots. Give it some study and thought.
You're gaining on it, keep practicing.
George

quote:

Originally posted by Lhook7:

quote:

Originally posted by Larry Sellers:
Peg - Yours is the absolute best post on this subject. Not only does this provide the most steady shooting position, your PH is looking at the target in the same plane as you are and is close to your right ear to announce shooting instructions as well.

I use a Bog Pod some, homemade sticks as well. I NEVER rest the rifle on the sticks, period. My left hand goes into the U, V or other configuration on the top of the "sticks", the rifle is placed in the cradle formed by my hand, right elbow on PH shoulder (if time and situation allow) for the shot. Placing the rifle directly on the hard surface of the U, V etc. can have an adverse effect on POI. But don't simply take my word for it, it's easy to prove to ones self.

Larry Sellers
SCI(International)Life Member
Sabatti 'trash' Double Shooter
R8 Blaser
DRSS

quote:

Originally posted by Pegleg:
On longer shots off sticks, if you can get your PH to come up under your right elbow with his shoulder so as to provide a rest for the elbow you will be 10 times more stable.

Larry,

I've been shooting off sticks for about a dozen years now, but decided to try your method yesterday evening. I found it to be much steadier and more accurate than the method I have been using. Thanks for the tip!

quote:

Originally posted by buffalo:

quote:

Originally posted by Saeed:
I have used both bipods and tripods.

Tripods are definitely more stable, but, bipods are more convenient to place on the ground, especially if it is uneven.

But the best is the so called 4 legged sticks.. well i it similar to a bipod just with support back as well... the best I have tried is the "Viper Flex" from danish www.tt-hunting.dk - price around 250 usd is a bargain.. I can any day , any time hit a 2" bull at 100 meters and 8" at 300 meters (around 330 yards) with no difficulty using these shooting sticks... In the field it might take a second more to place - but no issues when you get used to it... I will NEVER again use a bipod or a tripod... you have to try it to believe how effective it is..

quote:

Originally posted by Lhook7:
Larry,

I'll be in Namibia in two weeks, and now I have someone to blame for my crappy shots.

quote:

Originally posted by Lhook7:
Larry,

I'll be in Namibia in two weeks, and now I have someone to blame for my crappy shots.