I've started using those Kwik Stiks. And while I do like them, they don't have adjustment up-and-down, and if the game moves a bit, or enters the picture from a very different side than you expect (which is often the case) you have to pickup your rifle and the sticks in order to swing over more.
They are basically just shock-corded tent-poles with hardened steel tips at the bottom that pivot at a bolted point near the rubber covered tops. I love that they are light weight... but... since they don't have widened feet coverings... it can often be a pain in the butt to find purchase on the soil where one leg doesn't sink way down into the grass+oak leaves+soft dirt, and it's all off-sided.
The sinking-in... and the limits on ability to pivot are the main factors that have me considering other options.
I originally got the Trigger-Stick Monopod in Tall because the idea was to be walking along slowly for Rabbits, the brush where I go *can* require that you be standing in order to see/aim over it, to snipe at one in the 60-80yds range away.
But what I found when on a sit for predators and tried using that Monopod, is that it requires constant energy expenditure in order to hold the rifle up on that Monopod to be at-the-ready. That creates fatigue, which makes for wiggling when finally trying to make the shot, no bueno.
In watching lots of Predator hunting vids. Seemed like a lot of guys either have an attached Taller Bipod that allowed shooting from seated/kneeling position, or Bipod/Tripod. I've got that Bog Pod Bipod... but it takes too long to adjust leg height, since it's twist-lock (actually screw-forever until it finally starts cinching back up)
The thing that makes me hesitant to get the Trigger Stick Tripod, is the weight and bulk. I really like the adjustability concept, but since I've got to hike in a significant bit usually, the weight shys me away from it. Although I suppose if I'm just going to be using it just for Predators and Squeeks, that might be Ok since for those I don't do over-nighters.
RE: Sling-swivel Bipods - Which are good brands?
They are basically just shock-corded tent-poles with hardened steel tips at the bottom that pivot at a bolted point near the rubber covered tops. I love that they are light weight... but... since they don't have widened feet coverings... it can often be a pain in the butt to find purchase on the soil where one leg doesn't sink way down into the grass+oak leaves+soft dirt, and it's all off-sided.
The sinking-in... and the limits on ability to pivot are the main factors that have me considering other options.
I originally got the Trigger-Stick Monopod in Tall because the idea was to be walking along slowly for Rabbits, the brush where I go *can* require that you be standing in order to see/aim over it, to snipe at one in the 60-80yds range away.
But what I found when on a sit for predators and tried using that Monopod, is that it requires constant energy expenditure in order to hold the rifle up on that Monopod to be at-the-ready. That creates fatigue, which makes for wiggling when finally trying to make the shot, no bueno.
In watching lots of Predator hunting vids. Seemed like a lot of guys either have an attached Taller Bipod that allowed shooting from seated/kneeling position, or Bipod/Tripod. I've got that Bog Pod Bipod... but it takes too long to adjust leg height, since it's twist-lock (actually screw-forever until it finally starts cinching back up)
The thing that makes me hesitant to get the Trigger Stick Tripod, is the weight and bulk. I really like the adjustability concept, but since I've got to hike in a significant bit usually, the weight shys me away from it. Although I suppose if I'm just going to be using it just for Predators and Squeeks, that might be Ok since for those I don't do over-nighters.
RE: Sling-swivel Bipods - Which are good brands?
