Anyone use a Bog Pod?

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I just ordered one of these in the tripod configuration. A buddy of mine who guides in the Territories says they are very good. I'm looking forward to finding a gopher patch and trying this one out. I've used a Stony Point bi-pod in the past and really liked it.
 
KDX said:
I just ordered one of these in the tripod configuration. A buddy of mine who guides in the Territories says they are very good. I'm looking forward to finding a gopher patch and trying this one out. I've used a Stony Point bi-pod in the past and really liked it.
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I've got a Tac-3S.

It's ok. It's light, inexpensive, looks good and is reasonably steady. The optional accessories add versatility but they cost a lot too. The tripod doesn't lock in position, which means that lower positions are useful only in soft ground, and the lowest position is not useful at all because there is too much springiness.

Bottom line?

You get what you pay for, and I'd shop around a lot more before I'd buy any tripod.
 
I like the speed and ease of my Stoney Creek Monopod when I'm walking from spot to spot during hunting season - I shot two deer off of it this past year, and both were bang-flops. The longest was a paced-off 360yds.

I'm seriously considering getting a tripod config from one of the manufacturers for gophers and place-shooting (e.g. setting up for coyotes in a sitting position).

-M
 
The Bogpod IMO is the best one on the market. I have the tripod and when fully extended I can lean my considerable weight on it and its steady as a rock. The head swivels and for its strength and size its pretty lightweight. If your a tall guy its got the height for you as well so you don't have to crouch into it to shoot.

I strap it to the back of my MR frame for hunting and I don't even notice it until I need. I used the Stoney point Steady Stix for years and this Bogpod Tripod is a much steadier tougher shooting platform.

I bought mine from Clay at Prophet River Firearms his price was the best...
 
I have used a Stoney Point tripod for a few years now with good results. The only issue is it's hard to adjust in a hurry. I've heard the Bog Pod is similar. Missed out on a few animals after trying to get it just right without alot of movement.

The latest shooting aid I'm most likely getting before this season will be the Primos Trigger Stick. http://www.cabelas.com/p-0054098229076a.shtml

Should be alot faster when it matters.
 
I have used a Stoney Point tripod for a few years now with good results. The only issue is it's hard to adjust in a hurry. Missed out on a few animals after trying to get it just right without alot of movement.

The latest shooting aid I'm most likely getting before this season will be the Primos Trigger Stick. http://www.cabelas.com/p-0054098229076a.shtml
 
I have one and am reasonably satisfied. It's steady and pretty lightweight, but the length adjustment is quite slow. The older version with the rotating leg locks was faster to use, for me. If you get it set to the right height, it's solid.

The Primos Triggerstick tripod looks good, but when you pick one up you realize that it weighs a ton!
 
Thanks for the replys. I was thinking this would be good for a gopher field where you could just set up and shoot for 200-300 yards in every direction. Easier than setting up a table. I ordered one from WSS.
 
I just picked one up as well for gophers (same reason as KDX). I like it so far but have only used it once with my 17 hm2. Can't get a nice day!!!!
 
I looked at the Bog-pod and it is a nice piece of kit. Lots of money though. Since I was new to shooting off a rest in the field I thought I'd try the redneck solution first. I bought a camera tripod from Princess Auto for $10 and added a front rest bag to it for another $10. It works pretty damn well. Easily adjustable, even for uneven terrain and it goes from about 18" to 6 feet or so. With the elevation crank you can make minute adjustments instantly. It's lightweight, sets up in seconds and came with a carry case.
 
Andrewe said:
I looked at the Bog-pod and it is a nice piece of kit. Lots of money though. Since I was new to shooting off a rest in the field I thought I'd try the redneck solution first. I bought a camera tripod from Princess Auto for $10 and added a front rest bag to it for another $10. It works pretty damn well. Easily adjustable, even for uneven terrain and it goes from about 18" to 6 feet or so. With the elevation crank you can make minute adjustments instantly. It's lightweight, sets up in seconds and came with a carry case.
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That sounds like an excellent solution. Consider doing a product review with pics in this forum after you've used it for a while.;) I'm sure there are more than a few of us who would be interested in it.
 
I have two Bogpod tripods. First I got a Red-Legged Devil with the twist locks. Used it for shooting gophers and coyotes and loved it. Then put a stalk on a WT and once I was in position found the legs were set too long. By the time I got them adjusted the deer was too far away even with the tripod. Next day bought a Camo-Legged Devil with the lever lock adjustments. Just easier and quicker to use than the twist lock. Hindsight being what it is - all my camera and spotting scope tripods are lever lock so should have used that experience/knowledge. I now use my Red leg to take photos and video and it works great. Oh and I didn't get on another deer with the Camo leg but have used it this year for gophers and like it better that the Red leg. The Princess Auto option?? I'll be looking at it as my buddy has two young boys that could use an inexpensive option!!

Trigger control is the best form of gun control!!
 
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