Hello ladies and gents. Decided to try my hand at long range shooting so to test the waters. I bought myself a savage 110BA at a very reasonable price. So I have put 30 rounds down range and still having some accuracy difficulties vertically. Thinking about picking up a butt stock mounted monopod. Is it worth the money, what am i even looking for feature wise? Thanks
Worth it to buy a buttstock monopod?
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ultimate_monkey
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- victoria BC
Get a good rear bag , either a squeeze bag or a firm one . Mono pods are gimmicks , no where near as stable as a good bag .
I'm on my phone so to much to type out as how / why but I will later of no ones chimed in by then
I'm on my phone so to much to type out as how / why but I will later of no ones chimed in by then
I use the the accu-shot monopod and love it. I have also tried the sock method and was not able to find it very useful... In terms of use, I guess a couple of things you would wanna look for is the following:
how does it attach to the rifle? rail, or sling mount
how compact is it - can it fold up out of the way...
ease of use - can you manipulate it quickly, that's a case by case basis though, as obviously if you are just at a range you won't need to worry to much about it, as opposed to used for hunting or tactical applications
those are just a couple of things I can think of off the top of my head, hope that helps you. Oh also look at overall length and your firing position if you are going to be shooting on flat ground as opposed to on a slope or hill side.
how does it attach to the rifle? rail, or sling mount
how compact is it - can it fold up out of the way...
ease of use - can you manipulate it quickly, that's a case by case basis though, as obviously if you are just at a range you won't need to worry to much about it, as opposed to used for hunting or tactical applications
those are just a couple of things I can think of off the top of my head, hope that helps you. Oh also look at overall length and your firing position if you are going to be shooting on flat ground as opposed to on a slope or hill side.
I agree. I suppose the rear mono pod is ok for trickin' out your rifle but there is a reason serious/pro shooters don't use them. A good rear bag or shooting sock is a far more usable option. And cheaper!
Aprilia Man
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Canadian "WET" Coast (Raincouver)
Used to have one ..... Sold it after 1 range trip and went back to a rear bag.
I've used both monopod and bag, sometimes depending on how you're sitting and size of bag you have to put it sideways or double stack them... I usually use the monopod and use my hand like a squeeze bag and control it that way. I find if I let it sit, it can dig in, but at the same time, with my 30+ pound rifle on softer ground, the bipod tends to dig in so I need to re-adjust anyways
just like with any "gimmick" out there, don't knock it til you've tried it. You might just think it's like the 'gimmick' of sliced bread
just like with any "gimmick" out there, don't knock it til you've tried it. You might just think it's like the 'gimmick' of sliced bread
- Location
- Victoria, BC (temporarily Toronto)
That's pretty much exactly my experience as well
Condom boy it looks like you and Caramel like your Monopods. You two start your own marksmanship school lol! Jking
I will see what I can do about getting you some details on making the ultimate rear bag.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Can it be that we agree on something?!?
Alright... Someone send me a bag... Stat!
I don't like the pods constant fiddling about and it's lack of lateral support.
Give me two smaller sized bags stuffed with airsoft pellets any day ... faster and much more stable for the hold, and a whole lot quicker to re-aquire sight picture after the shot.
Give me two smaller sized bags stuffed with airsoft pellets any day ... faster and much more stable for the hold, and a whole lot quicker to re-aquire sight picture after the shot.
