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Posted: 11/3/2010 5:25:16 PM EDT
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I don't use sticks or a bipod normally, but most of my shots are well within 100 yards. I have shot offhand my entire life and I practice doing so, and I personally find sticks more of a hinderance. That being said, when I head up north into CO and WY, I take my sticks because the shot distances are much farther typically, and the steadier the better.
What you choose all depends on your skill level and how far you expect to be shooting. |
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Posted: 11/4/2010 7:03:38 PM EDT
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I keep a Harris 25C-S on my rifle and use shooting sticks ( stony point ) The reason I use the shooting sticks is it is easier to reposition in uneven ground.. I keep the bi pod closed up and pretty much use it for prone shooting only.. the sticks suck for that roll.. Close dogs get the shotgun..
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Posted: 11/6/2010 7:40:04 AM EDT
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Never used them on coyotes (haven't shot one yet) but I mad my own set of shooting sticks by lashing 2 wooden broom handles together. Easy to adjust the height when I set up by moving the lashings up and down.
Just used a fairly loose shear lashing. 
Only 3 or 4 wraps around the sticks and then the frapping. Nothing attached to the gun and can change position quickly if need be. |
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Posted: 11/6/2010 8:53:20 AM EDT
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Never used them on coyotes (haven't shot one yet) but I mad my own set of shooting sticks by lashing 2 wooden broom handles together. Easy to adjust the height when I set up by moving the lashings up and down. Just used a fairly loose shear lashing. http://www.oktroop17.org/knots/Shear_Lashing.gif Only 3 or 4 wraps around the sticks and then the frapping. Nothing attached to the gun and can change position quickly if need be. That is exactly what I had planned. |
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Posted: 11/6/2010 2:47:59 PM EDT
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i made a set of sticks out of 3/4"x3/4" red oak then ran a bolt thru them with a plastic washer between them..works pretty good but I need to make a taller set, I also have the walking/shooting monopod that seems to work pretty good.
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Posted: 11/6/2010 7:19:52 PM EDT
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i made a set of sticks out of 3/4"x3/4" red oak then ran a bolt thru them with a plastic washer between them..works pretty good but I need to make a taller set, I also have the walking/shooting monopod that seems to work pretty good. Bingo - this is the way that most guys do it. I have a set like this, works well when I need them. |
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Posted: 11/7/2010 11:36:02 AM EDT
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Both.
The extendable bipod works well when I'm hunting rolling terain and may need to adjust for height. The sticks work good too. 90% of my shots are off sticks or bipod. I wont hunt without them. here's a pic of both: 
If you decide to make your own, castration bands work great for a lashing, cheap too. |
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Posted: 11/7/2010 1:19:45 PM EDT
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Is the bipod cumbersome if you have to turn and shoot off hand at one up close?
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Posted: 11/7/2010 3:09:12 PM EDT
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Is the bipod cumbersome if you have to turn and shoot off hand at one up close? not if you pick it up before you swing the rifle, if you just swing it the bipods could get hung up on vegetation. |
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Posted: 11/7/2010 3:44:34 PM EDT
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Is the bipod cumbersome if you have to turn and shoot off hand at one up close? not if you pick it up before you swing the rifle, if you just swing it the bipods could get hung up on vegetation. Everything out here is waist high grass, that's why I ask. I think I am going to try the sticks to start out. Thank you for the wonderful input guys. You guys may get a kick out of this. I was sitting in the tall grass this morning and I hear a rustling to my left. My first thought was a 'yote sneaking up behind me, but then I saw a few blades of grass wiggle about 3 feet from me. At this time I got a little nervous because I am scared of snakes like a little girl, but there was nothing there. So, I keep watching this grass move and all of a sudden it just shot straight down and disappeared. I assume it was one of the many moles we have here, but I damn near laughed out loud. It reminded me of the gopher in Caddyshack. |
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Posted: 11/11/2010 5:10:05 PM EDT
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lungbuster, where do you buy the supplies. I have fortunately never been in need of castration bands, although some of my students need them.
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Posted: 11/13/2010 7:31:43 AM EDT
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lungbuster, where do you buy the supplies. I have fortunately never been in need of castration bands, although some of my students need them. At ranching stores. Do they have those in japan? Good luck with the students.... |
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Posted: 11/17/2010 4:59:03 PM EDT
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If you decide to make your own, castration bands work great for a lashing, cheap too. I got plenty of paracord around the house and I don't think castration bands are something I'd want to leave laying around the house, the wife might get the wrong idea when she's pissed off at me. 
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Posted: 12/17/2010 10:32:33 AM EDT
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OP. Check out Bog Pod they're tall enough for you.
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Posted: 12/17/2010 4:22:42 PM EDT
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It depends on where I am going, if I am going to be on the move, I use a Stony Point mono pod. If I am going to be stationary, I have Harris bipods I use.
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