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Offline snapper

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hunting tripod or monopod
« on: January 01, 2023, 04:58:24 PM »
I am in the market for a new tripod or monopod to help me steady a rifle while standing.    Any of you guys using a commercially made one that you like or don't like?

Looking for something that is not too heavy but works great in a hunting situation.

Not interested in what you use that you have made.  I have a few sets of shooting sticks that I have made and use, that is not what I am looking for.

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Fleener
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Offline MuskratMike

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Re: hunting tripod or monopod
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2023, 07:52:54 PM »
Last year I bought a Primos "Gen 3" tripod for shooting game from a ground blind. Light easy to carry and super easy to deploy in any configuration. Still use my primitive shooting sticks when my old shaky hands demand it at club shoots.
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Re: hunting tripod or monopod
« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2023, 08:31:13 PM »
I like this one! Simply adjust elevation with the power window button with this device straddling your window glass. Sights on target and let er rip. Be sure to have a ready supply of Windex and paper towels!!


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Re: hunting tripod or monopod
« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2023, 08:38:37 PM »
Lol, better be ready to jump out of the truck and let it air out!!!
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Re: hunting tripod or monopod
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2023, 09:56:08 PM »
In British Columbia, if you get caught shooting out of your truck window, you will likely lose your rifle and your truck, your hunting privileges and pay a huge fine...serious no-no.
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Offline Jeff Murray

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Re: hunting tripod or monopod
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2023, 01:54:18 AM »
It is illegal to shoot from a road in many states.  Maybe not such a great idea if you shoot flintlock. 

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Re: hunting tripod or monopod
« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2023, 02:02:36 AM »
You guys are easily lead a stray.   I am not interested in shooting from a window of truck.  You want to talk about that, start a thread.

Where I will be there will not be a truck window.

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Re: hunting tripod or monopod
« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2023, 04:20:05 PM »
MM

Thanks for the info on the Primos sticks.   Those are the ones I am considering buying and was hoping someone had some experience with them.

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Offline 83nubnEC

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Re: hunting tripod or monopod
« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2023, 05:20:01 PM »
I also use a Primos trigger stick, but a single leg with one of their footpads on the bottom of the stick. Easily adjustable height adjustment with the trigger and usable both on the ground and in a treestand. I believe these also come in 2 different basic heights.

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Re: hunting tripod or monopod
« Reply #9 on: January 02, 2023, 05:34:56 PM »
Thanks, I have been considering the monopod for the simplicity of it.   My old bipod got trashed when it would not work at 18 below.

Going on a musk ox and caribou hunt in August in the Baker Lake area Nunavut Canada and I need something a little more portable than a pickup with a window. :P

Unfortunately, I dont think a ML is an option.   Not been able to find a source of BP up there and cant fly with it.

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Re: hunting tripod or monopod
« Reply #10 on: January 02, 2023, 09:04:50 PM »
Close friend of mine who still guides, uses a 2 (or 3) leg set of Primos trigger sticks for his clients- 2 legs I think. They also come in a 1 leg variety.
He likes them himself (& his wife) for longer shots on elk or deer.
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Offline EC121

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Re: hunting tripod or monopod
« Reply #11 on: January 02, 2023, 09:48:53 PM »
I tried a single, but it was wobbly.  It will work if you lean it against a tree or post for more support.
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Re: hunting tripod or monopod
« Reply #12 on: January 02, 2023, 11:12:34 PM »
Hunting sticks will be easier to carry with me then a tree or a fence post or a pickup.  8)

My last set was a bipod and I liked them.   I did not realize that they made a trigger stick in a bipod.   Might be exactly what I am looking for.   

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Re: hunting tripod or monopod
« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2023, 06:35:24 AM »
I have a mono and don't care for it at all.  Probably will be a shortage of things to lean one one.


My grandson has a set that I watched in use on an antelope hunt and had my granddaughter use at the range.  They worked very well for them.


However I don't know what brand or model they were but I'll find out.  Nice thing about them is the V rest rotates.



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Re: hunting tripod or monopod
« Reply #14 on: January 03, 2023, 03:52:44 PM »
I ordered the quick trigger bipod yesterday.

Thanks everyone for the help.

Fleener
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