shooting sticks

[nod 285]

can some one suggest a good place to get them from

[remi700 99]

Make your own. I'll try and get a photo and send you a great design. Much better then anythin you'll buy. Mine are made from the garden poles that you get in B&Q. Atb Mark

[mjr88 50]

Hi nod

 

As remi 700 suggested , if i was you i would make my own.

 

I found the following 2 videos on the tube on how to make short and tall sticks and both were cheap and simple to make

 

John

 

Short sticks : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn33UdmMJtA

 

Long sticks : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqsQjpx87zo

Edited May 25, 2012 by mjr88

[remi700 99]

Depends what your shootin off them. If you want sticks for deer those will do your job for sure. My friend designed these sticks about 10 years ago and made a few sets for shooters around here. They are second to none for steadiness. I've shoot foxes to 200 yards off them and I know I couldn't do that from traditionally designed sticks. Now theve turned up on the bushwear website. It seems someone else had the same idea. I'll include a link to there website. There dead easy to make. If you want to know anythin about makin them PM me. Atb Mark

http://www.bushwear.co.uk/prodimages/316965.jpg

[nod 285]

thanks to both of you, they will be used on all sorts from airgunning rabbits to deer work, will give them a go

[Gloop 5]

I want to learn how to use sticks properly. I struggle to headshoot the bunnies beyond yards. I wouldn't even consider a fox at 200. How the hell to you get steady enough? Disgruntled sticks user. Oh and I second the B&Q option. I have just recently moved off using them because I got a tripod at a really good price and because I am so tall the sticks were a bugger to fit in the car.

[remi700 99]

Hi gloop, Can you get the image i sent before from the bushwear catalogue? There defiantly the steadiest sticks I've ever shot off. Real easy to make all you need is 4 garden poles (cut off to suit your height after) I use a piece of water hose from a car to joint them at the bottom (a piece of rubber pipe that snugly fits over the poles is what you need) a couple of spouting bolts nuts and washers, a couple of short pieces of nylon strapping (cheap ratchet strap belt) for across the top for resting the gun on. Atb Mark

[pikeypaul 11]

Home made sticks, poles from b&q other bits from my garage. One thing i did do was to put a large washer under the foam then a screw under the washer as i found the foam would ride down the shaft.

[bongoray 0]

2 hazel sticks bound together with around 15 turns of string, not tight so that it can slide up and down to give you quick height adjustment. I shoot off mine from a little anglers tripod stool, carrying sticks and stool in one hand as they are so light. Great for stalking and ambushing if you can get into a seated position, otherwise stand or kneel if time or circumstance dictates!

[pikeypaul 11]

have you made any yet,let's have a pic when you do.

[martin 332]

Get in the hedge and cut a couple of hazel canes,and add a bit of inner tube off the kids pushbike,and voila!

 

[nod 285]

not yet havent had time yet but will get pics up when i do

[Yokel Matt 918]

Polecat / Stoney Point sticks are good, 3 stage telescopic for standing, kneeling or sitting. They're a bit expensive next to the other options though. If you're in the market i've a spare pair knocking around somewhere that I was going to put up in the sale section. I though i'd lost my other set but then found them again! PM me if your interested.

 

Matt