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Post by jajwrigh on Aug 14, 2009 21:27:29 GMT -5
I finally upgraded my 2x scope on the 7mm-08 to a 2-6x32. ;D Now I need a rest of some kind like a tripod or something. For those with the single shots and/or big revolvers, what kind of rest are you using??
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Post by dbd870 on Aug 14, 2009 21:39:27 GMT -5
I've screwed steps into trees and layed it on them, I've put it over a limb, that doe I shot I just put it up against the side of a tree. (yep, I had a glove on)
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Post by danf on Aug 14, 2009 22:43:24 GMT -5
I never got a chance to use them, but I modified a couple of carbon arrows to use a shooting sticks last year. Cut them in half, put new inserts in both sides of the cut halves, threaded in a 1 1/2" screw (IIRC) and super-glued that in place. Cut off the head of the screw, then put field points on the original "head" end of the shaft with a washer between the point and the insert. Essentially I made a collapsable set of shooting sticks for under $10. Like I said, I never got a chance to use them, but if you are sitting on the ground, they definately seemed stable enough.  |
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Post by chicobrownbear on Aug 15, 2009 2:29:45 GMT -5
I've screwed steps into trees and layed it on them, I've put it over a limb, that doe I shot I just put it up against the side of a tree. (yep, I had a glove on) That also works for those times when you need to get rid of the morning coffee. |
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Post by dbd870 on Aug 15, 2009 4:57:24 GMT -5
I've screwed steps into trees and layed it on them, I've put it over a limb, that doe I shot I just put it up against the side of a tree. (yep, I had a glove on) That also works for those times when you need to get rid of the morning coffee. ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by hornharvester on Aug 15, 2009 7:55:26 GMT -5
Since most of my stands are permanent I use a cross stick or limb attached in the fork of the tree. I nail one side and use several nails on the other so I can move the cross limb up and down to adjust for the correct height. Mike
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Post by single_shooter on Aug 15, 2009 9:02:47 GMT -5
Try a set of these. www.bipodshootingsticks.com/index.htmI bought 3 sets of these - LOVE EM!!! I usually fold them up and put the legs in the carry case at my waist to hold the pistol steady. Also use this method when squirrel hunting with pistol and rifle - it works great. The company owner offered me a chance to be his midwest rep. and go to all the gun shows and hunting shows all over the midwest selling his products....that's how much I like these things!! I worked for him for a weekends at the 1500 and people would snatch these up when compared to bipods or regular shooting sticks. Once you practice and get smooth at it you won't want to use anything else on any weapon. Here are a couple pix from his site to show you.   |
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Post by den57 on Aug 17, 2009 7:45:59 GMT -5
I was having a tough time getting a solid rest out of my climber, for shots where I couldn't use the tree as a rest. So myself and a co-worker developed a swivel rest that can be used from one side of the tree stand to the other. Any angle. It works pretty well in our testing. But I haven't had a deer in front of me yet to see how it REALLY works ...... ;D
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Post by chicobrownbear on Aug 17, 2009 8:09:55 GMT -5
Try a set of these. www.bipodshootingsticks.com/index.htmI bought 3 sets of these - LOVE EM!!! I usually fold them up and put the legs in the carry case at my waist to hold the pistol steady. Also use this method when squirrel hunting with pistol and rifle - it works great. The company owner offered me a chance to be his midwest rep. and go to all the gun shows and hunting shows all over the midwest selling his products....that's how much I like these things!! I worked for him for a weekends at the 1500 and people would snatch these up when compared to bipods or regular shooting sticks. Once you practice and get smooth at it you won't want to use anything else on any weapon. Here are a couple pix from his site to show you. Whatever he has that thing supported on seems to be rock solid. |
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Post by single_shooter on Aug 19, 2009 16:28:25 GMT -5
It comes with a neoprene carry case - you slip it through your belt and stick the legs into it and it is definitely rock solid.
I use it in this manner when squirrel hunting with my 17HMR Ruger 77/17.
These are like tent poles. Flexible rods with the shock cord inside to hold them together. Open them up and let the legs drop and they assemble themselves just like a blind man's cane.
If you come to the picnic I will bring a set and let you try them. Once you try them you will love them.
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