The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post

FrankenMauser · November 27, 2011, 01:41 PM

I use a Harris bipod, but have had success with home-built shooting sticks, in years past.

Crankylove and Cornbush make shooting sticks (up to 48" tall) out of 1/2" hardwood dowels, and twine or para cord. Aside from being perfectly adequate, they're dirt cheap. If the shooting sticks become a nuisance during a stalk, they can be left behind without a worry.

I can't find a good picture of the shooting sticks.
The bipod, at a "medium" setting:

November 27, 2011, 01:41 PM	#10
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	I use a Harris bipod, but have had success with home-built shooting sticks, in years past. Crankylove and Cornbush make shooting sticks (up to 48" tall) out of 1/2" hardwood dowels, and twine or para cord. Aside from being perfectly adequate, they're dirt cheap. If the shooting sticks become a nuisance during a stalk, they can be left behind without a worry. I can't find a good picture of the shooting sticks. The bipod, at a "medium" setting: __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe. Last edited by FrankenMauser; November 27, 2011 at 02:07 PM.