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[Chris Miller]

Let's do a poll here. Do you prefer shooting sticks or a gun mounted bipod when hunting predators? Not talking about at the range or any of that. Just straight up predator hunting.

Let's hear it!

[youngdon]

Sticks for me, I've never used a bi-pod in the field.

[dogtalker]

im rocking the bipod. i like having one less thing to carry.

[poe]

I didn't know what to pick as I normally carry both. I prefer to have my sticks but my bipod is on my gun to. I don't know how many times I have left the truck and forgot my sticks in the back but instead of going back to the truck and giving the coyotes more of a heads up that im there I just use my bipod. Also if I have a coyote hang up at 300 or more I am more comfortable at long range shooting prone with my bipod that sitting with my sticks so I can switch if I want.

[wvcoyote]

Shooting sticks for me .

[ebbs]

Prefer the bipod. Never take it off my AR. Will probably run with shooting sticks on the new 243 but I like having both available. My sticks are the break-down pole cat 40" jobs. They don't weigh anything and especially work great out here in the dry ground.

[catcapper]

I'll stick with the sticks

[Bigdrowdy1]

I like both I find I am more steady with the bipods and if I am hunting open country I use them. If I am hunting an area with open pockets and brush I like the sticks for mobility purposes and they are lighter to pack through brushy areas. My bipod seams to make more noise hanging limbs and brush plus I cant just drop them and make a fast swinging shot like I can with sticks. I think they each have their place.

[Predatorhunter]

I have used both and I have to say that I like the sticks better but if you like laying down when you shoot you have to go with the b-pod. But for me it is sticks.

[Chris Miller]

Loving the sticks... mainly because I run into situations where the bipod is not tall enough (happens a lot) Usually when on a hill, in snow, etc. The bipods were just not flexible enough for me.

However... hunting with John in NM recently, he used a caldwell bipod on his AR that he had removed the last section of the legs from, and inserted some fiberglass electric fence posts into. So he had the convenience of an attached bipod, with the ability to make them really tall if needed.

He still wouldn't be able to drop them and swing over brush or get on a runner as easily as I can with sticks, but he says they work perfect for where / how he hunts.

As for laying down, I don't ever do that but it would be easy with sticks that are designed correctly with a good grip just above the center of the "X".

[Chris Miller]

ebbs said:

My sticks are the break-down pole cat 40" jobs. They don't weigh anything and especially work great out here in the dry ground.

I've got those same sticks and the only thing they were missing was a little superglue to convert them from foldable sticks to one piece. They were a real pain - always getting stuck in the MO mud and pulling apart. Especially the feet...

[ebbs]

Notice that note about the DRY GROUND? I've gotten them stuck in the mud more than once, lifted up then had them come back to pinch me in the thumb. I probably don't have to tell you the amount of cursing that goes with that.

[poe]

has anyone tried one of those adjustable single sticks with the v on top. thought they might be nice in the snow or tall grass being as you can adjust the tall enough to take a standing shot if you need,

[ebbs]

poe said:

has anyone tried one of those adjustable single sticks with the v on top. thought they might be nice in the snow or tall grass being as you can adjust the tall enough to take a standing shot if you need,

For some reason to me they feel more effective for extra balance while standing than use when sitting.

[youngdon]

I tried the "trigger stick" at the store one of the models they had kept collapsing with very little pressure. I think that over time it will wear out like a gas shock.
I'll stick with my stoney point steady stix, I've replaced the shock cord two or three times over the last 10-12 years but that stuff is cheap.

[singlesix]

Sticks, only down fall is i forget them on stands and end up tracking them for a LONG TIME.

[bar-d]

Don't own a bipod. I have a monopod and some homemade shooting sticks. I prefer the sticks for sitting or kneeling shots and the monopod for standing shots. Like YD says, you have to be careful how much pressure you put on it though because it will collapse if you lean to hard on it.

[ambush]

hey guy's .... doe's anybody know the name of a bipod that I have seen hunter's use on tv that looks like one piece metal bent around and u just stick your barrel or forearm thru it ?

[Helmet_S]

I am still trying to figure out which I like best for coyote hunting. All I can say is that I bought the stoney point shooting sticks at the link below. I used them 2 times and the cheap plastic joint at the top snapped. I am taking them back and searching for something different.

http://www.cabelas.c...ch-All+Products

[hassell]

I have a bipod on the 250 but I wish it had the swivel for the terrain I hunt in, also bought a cheap shooting stick and have had it with me also but haven't shot anything using either As the action that takes place usually comes on so quick I haven't time to use either!!