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Old September 2, 2018, 04:33 PM   #1
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Shooting sticks, tripods, monopods, etc

Anyone have a suggestion on a good hunting rest using shooting sticks, tripods, etc? What would be neat if someone made an attachment for a tripod that attaches to it for a gun rest. I wonder if anyone makes something like that?
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Old September 2, 2018, 04:49 PM   #2
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What are you shooting and at what distance?
There are quite a few accessories that meet your need.
But the weapon, target and distance all make a difference.
There are quite a few tripod attachments that connect to a Pic. rail.
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Old September 2, 2018, 05:46 PM   #3
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Will be shooting a 30/06 out of a window of a blind out to 300 yds. I have my feeders set up at 100, 200, & 300. I'm an older guy and it's getting harder to hold my rifle steady.
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Old September 2, 2018, 06:47 PM   #4
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Caldwell makes the DeadShot ChairPod.

You are setting in a blind, the chairpod should work very well for you.
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Old September 2, 2018, 06:49 PM   #5
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Caldwell makes the DeadShot ChairPod.
Hadn't seen that one before. Does it come with a masseuse and drink dispenser?
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Old September 2, 2018, 08:07 PM   #6
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For shooting out of a blind I'd get a tripod. Maybe even an attached bi-pod if you have something to rest it on. They are too heavy and cumbersome for me to want to lug one around all the time. The mono-pods I find to be almost useless.

I do have some shooting sticks that I often carry in a day pack. I've practiced with them and been able to shoot MOA out to 500 yards. But you do have to practice. It isn't as steady as shooting off a bench. They are lightweight and collapse small enough to not be a burden. But from a stand I'd just get the more steady tripod.

Something like this

https://www.amazon.com/BOG-POD-RLD-3...70_&dpSrc=srch

This is what I have. I use the 2nd one most of the time since it is so small and light, but have both types.

https://www.amazon.com/Primos-Pole-6...ods+for+rifles

https://www.amazon.com/Hammers-bunge...hooting+sticks
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Old September 3, 2018, 12:28 AM   #7
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Without being you ,looking out your blind window,over your field of fire? I could recommend things that would not fit you,and would not be worth a hardly.
I suggest you go to your blind with your rifle.Figure out what is best for you to sit on.Is there any form of bench or table?
A hanger strap from above,ala huey door gunner?

Put a bunny ear bag on top of a camera tripod.

A small table to rest your elbows on. A sandbag or two to support your forarms. Good for your coffee and Pepperidge farm goldfish,too. A bag of powdered sugar donuts,a few krautburgers and a dozen tamales..Now you are set!
Look.Ponder.Drink coffee.Spend pre season time there.A simple,elegant plan will form in your mind. Make something.No need to spend money at cabelas.

A plastic laundry detergent jug with the pour insert removed from the neck makes a great used coffee deposit jug.You said you are an Old Guy.

Drape a heavy wool blanket over your chair before you sit down.You'll figure it out.Don't forget your slippers.

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