Trigger stick tripod

[shovel leaner 7,650]

I recently purchased a Primos trigger stick tripod with the two point gun rest . I wanted to get the rekon tripod but they are out of stock , and to be honest they are a lot of money.

         BushWear had a deal on so I got them for £139 . And as usual, very speedy delivery. 
         They  work very nicely, in that they drop down and lock well . The two point gun rest works ok . But with my heavy rifles it needs to be perfectly balanced to support it . I might ditch the rest and just use the V shaped support . I think in hindsight I should have saved my money and waited for the rekon . I did however shoot slinky 2 on the run with them and I am confident that I could shoot foxes at distance from sitting position where I can brace my  elbows against my knees . I needed something that when I’m on foot I can shoot from standing and track a moving fox and shoot it when it stops . Something I struggled to do with quad sticks . 

[David.evans 5,323]

I used the same SL in the shed now and don’t 

come out 

As you say a bit unsteady with a rifle on top I went down the line of a pig saddle and tripod it’s muCh steadier and I can spin it round no problem 

atb 

 

[Gav 1,708]

Mine just has one "V" mount, but for the amount of time I use it, it's fine. I much prefer been prone anyway.

[David.evans 5,323]

Yep 

always shoot prone if possible

[philpot 5,062]

I have had one for about three years now and find them to be excellent although I don't use the two point rest, not very good in my opinion but never go out without the tripod.  As for shooting prone, yes spot on just cant get back up again for fecks sake  

Phil

[Baldcoot 2,352]

Totally agree just sold my 2 point rest as the wobble and slide effect was poor imho ,they missed a chance with the design .See how the seeland quads do in a weeks time as the poults will have had 2 weeks to draw in every charlie for miles so might need the input from my .243 to tell charles to go away.

[FOXHUNTER 5,021]

I prefer prone always when shooting foxes but use my twin sticks when shooting rabbits. Have just bought some quad sticks and only shot 1 roe off them so far , steady but a bit faffy to set up much easier with twin sticks but I will persevere with them.

[BenBhoy 4,706]

I have a set. I echo others in that ideally I'd go prone but have found the trigger sticks very useful when crops/grass is high.

[bumpy22 414]

I have a set of the first viper flex quads. Had them years and are very strong. Great for carrying for does when hocked. Have looked at reckon which I think would work great when calling. but I need you guys to spend your money and give me honest opinion. before I think about spending mine

[Stavross 16,700]

I use the trigger sticks all the time, they were definitely money well spent, I keep trying to get little Hugo’s dad to use them but he’s obsessed with his dog sh*t wooden chop sticks, that are ideal for standing if you know exactly where something is coming from but if you need to move you make so much noise you might as well just shout over to it and ask if it minds standing still while you get ready to shoot it. As for prone, since I past 40 I’d probably just nod off

[bumpy22 414]

20 minutes ago, Stavross said:

I use the trigger sticks all the time, they were definitely money well spent, I keep trying to get little Hugo’s dad to use them but he’s obsessed with his dog sh*t wooden chop sticks, that are ideal for standing if you know exactly where something is coming from but if you need to move you make so much noise you might as well just shout over to it and ask if it minds standing still while you get ready to shoot it. As for prone, since I past 40 I’d probably just nod off

cant remember last time I shot something prone other than paper. I am alright getting up and down. But It's my luck I will be lying in shit that worries me

[Gav 1,708]

6 hours ago, philpot said:

I have had one for about three years now and find them to be excellent although I don't use the two point rest, not very good in my opinion but never go out without the tripod.  As for shooting prone, yes spot on just cant get back up again for fecks sake  

Phil

Your not on your own there pal, I have to get out of bed on all fours these days

In fact if I'm prone on the rabbits I'll lay there all day and wait for them to come to me 

It's that bad I use my shooting stick as a walking stick more than not, keeps me from falling over

But every shooter should own one

Edited June 25, 2020 by Gav

[BenBhoy 4,706]

11 hours ago, Stavross said:

since I past 40

 Inch waist???

Edited June 26, 2020 by BenBhoy

[philpot 5,062]

11 hours ago, BenBhoy said:

 Inch waist???

Yes Ben but there is no need to be so frigging cutting and tell everyone.........................I know my waist size    

Phil

 

[Baldcoot 2,352]

So do i ,tbh i cant really miss it but it,s handy for resting a pint on in the summer and helps keep me warm in winter .Middle aged spread my ar..