Almost like cheating!!!! Primos triggerstick tripod

[Thebear_78]

As many of you know I have a cow moose tag that I would like to have my son fill this year. He is 11 and has been having a difficult time shooting offhand. I had built him a set of shooting sticks that he has been using for the last few years and as he has grown it is a little too short for him anymore. He has been having quite a bit of difficulty lately shooting off his sticks, out to 50 yards he is doing fairly well, 4-5” groups right in the vitals, but at 100 he struggled, I noticed that he was doing a lot of forward and back weaving. I have been trying to get him shooting 6” groups off the sticks at 100 yards as a good benchmark for him to show decent enough efficiency that I feel comfortable allowing him to shoot an animal. I want to make sure he is ready as I would hate for his first animal to be a wounded animal.

I picked up one of the primos trigger sticks, the standing size tripod. I played with it at the cabelas for a few minutes before I decided to buy it. I was very impressed with how easy it was to quickly adjust to different shooting positions and heights. After I got it home and used it with a rifle I was amazed at how steady it was. I consider myself a fair offhand shot and have a lot of offhand experience and big game offhand experience but this was literally night and day difference in how steady you are. It was nearly bench rest steady.

After showing it to my son and letting him try it out you couldn’t wipe the smile off his face. I could tell it was so much more comfortable for him. I think it will really help his offhand shooting. He was amazed at how much more steady it felt and was very happy with how easy it was to use. I actually had to put it up to keep him from playing with it.

Any of you guys try one of these yet?

 

[6mm Remington]

I've never tried one, but if they are as stable and quick to use as you say, I do not see how they would be anything but a huge help. Any rest is better than no rest. I like the Harris bi-pods but for what you are using these, those really aren't practical and don't give you enough height. Have to get him out there and do some shooting with them, but I imagine your boy will see great results from using them. Keep us posted.
Daivd

 

[LD375]

I use something very similar from Stony point (pole cat) works great for me on long shots, easy to use and steady as a rock, even after the shot, your eye stays right on target (no muzzle jump) from a 375 H&H

Lou

 

[DrMike]

We've used Bog-pod, but that looks like a solid product. I wouldn't hesitate to pick one up for my grandson (and for myself).

 

[lefty315]

We picked a couple up to use with the smaller kids in our Hunter Education class. Makes a world of difference. My daughter used one, in a sitting position, to shoot her Antelope at over 300 yards. It should definitely help him become more stable.

 

[Ridgerunner665]

I use the bipod version... With only 2 legs... Kinda pricey but they are lightweight, tough, and easy to carry and use in the field.... I've been using them for about 6 years now, and I'm comfortable taking sitting shots at 400 yards with them.

I've used Harris bipods too... The spring loaded legs can cause problems at times.

 

[Dr. Vette]

My hunting partner has one, and if you don't mind the weight they are great.

If you're moving around or hiking I use these:

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/vanguard-quick-stick-bipod-shooting-stick-folding-62”~p~5941h/

or these:

http://www.ultrec.com/product_quickchange_camo.html

The Vanguard shooting sticks fold into a nice pouch that I attach to my belt on the left side. If I leave them full length they double as a walking stick. This past October they were my shooting stick of choice when mule deer hunting.

The Ultrecs are lightweight and very sturdy, and if you want a tripod I would highly recommend them. I found them noticeably lighter than the Primos or Bog Pod brands.

Both will go with me on an elk hunt this fall.

 

[NYDAN]

Yeah, those things are great. I used one to build an elevations adjustable shooting chair for use in an elevated shooting stand.

 

[Guy Miner]

Any kind of support that helps, particularly our younger, less experienced hunters, is great.

Getting on target and staying on target is usually pretty easy for those of us who have been around the block a time or two, but the simple addition of a setup like this can really change things for a young hunter, helping them make that very important shot, a good one.

 

[Vince]

I have the standing tripod but since I'm forced to use hiking sticks, due to my knees, I've devised a set of crossed shooting sticks from them using a climbing caribeener.

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[JD338]

My girlfriend uses a trigger stick and it is pretty slick. It is much faster to adjust than my Pole Cat shooting sticks.

JD338