bi-pods vs shooting sticks

[mjcurry]

hi their
im looking at a rest system for my .223 for coyotes and targets. i was thinking that a bi-pod wouldnt have the legs long enough to set up without laying down or on a bench. i would be hunting on field edges mostly and the shooting sticks seem like the best option. but are they as sturdy? pain in the arse to carry and set up? i was thinking of making a set out of wood and then camo painting it. thanx


matt

 

[Silverado]

Bi pods are available long enough for shooting sitting, from Harris, or a decent knock off from Rock Mount.

If you don't like it, you could always sell it here in the EE. It would be a fairly inexpensive test drive if you find you prefer the sticks.

WRT sticks, I think the elastic ones would be easier to carry and deploy than fixed length ones...

I'd go for the bipod myself.

 

[Fox]

I like my bipod, the thing is always on the gun and will not change point of impact from shot to shot, it is possible with shooting sticks to have the point of impact change if the sticks are on the stock at a different point. This may not be that big of a deal for you. Try out the sticks and if you like them use them, they are cheap when you compare to the bipod so easier to test drive.

 

[ivo]

Stoney Point make a configuration you may be interested in. It is an Explorer tripod with an arm(Tagalong) on the back so that the majority of the guns weight is sitting in the tripod and the butt of the gun is on this arm that folds down off the back of the tripod.

 

[Gatehouse]

Bipods offer somewhat more stabilit,but the stix are more versatile.

Stoney Point collapsable stix are very helpful!

 

[Levi Garrett]

A hunting knife and some string. That way if your without a rest for whatever reason you can quickly make a set of cross sticks out of available material in a pinch.
Frank

 

[ryanb]

I've found that bipods are good for stand hunting and the range only. Generally the longer bipods that allow you to actually sit instead of having to go prone are quite bulky. Also, slings don't seem to work very well with a bipod, it will always be bumping into your shoulder. Offhand shooting becomes less acurate due to the increased forward weight of the bipod.

I haven't tried the shooting stix, but they seem to be a better option since they are not permanently attached to your rifle, and can be kept on your belt for when needed. They're probably quicker to set up than a bipod too because 95% of the time you have to fiddle with the bipod legs to get them the right length.

 

[saskhunter]

I have had both and prefer the sticks. I have two sets of short sticks the stony point and some other brand that I forget the make of. The stony point is the better one forsure but I have wore out a set of them. The rubber that holds them together will wear out and break. But it takes a long time. I also have a standing set. Great for hunting along cutlines and the such. They fit into a pouch along your side and are pretty quick to set up. Great for standing point and calling moose.
The thing I didn't like about the harris bipod was the extra weight on my gun. Anyone that packs a gun all day knows you buy the lightest gun made. That extra weight sucks, but they are rock solid. I still use mine for antelope hunting in south sask and will continue to. My 2 Cents

 

[canucklehead]

I have two of the Harris S-25 models that go from 13" to 26".

I'm 6'5", and have no problem shooting while seated with this bipod. Much easier than packing shooting sticks all day (granted, the bipod is heavy, but faster to deploy).

 

[todbartell]

Bipods offer somewhat more stabilit,but the stix are more versatile.

Stoney Point collapsable stix are very helpful!

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both have their place