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09-24-2006, 08:40 AM
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Mornin Baylian,
I use just one and it slips on to my back possible bag strap,, I just poke it into the ground for huntin,, http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...bles/stick.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...es/s-stick.jpg
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09-24-2006, 09:41 AM
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I make mine out of dowelling. I use different lengths for different purposes. They are cheap (I have left a few in the bush in the excitement), they work very well, they are warm when it is cold and cool when it is hot, they are light, and they make a passable walking stick.
I prefer them over bipods because they allow me to follow moving targets easier, and they get me up over the undergrowth (if I'm carrying the longer ones).
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10-13-2006, 12:06 PM
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For field hunting I prefer stix over a bi-pod. I use the shock corded ones that fold down and weigh very little. I think they're made by Butler Creek. Anyway, I have the two legged ones and they're great for sitting shots. I missed an elk clean about 10 years ago after climbing for an hour, I just couldn't keep the crosshairs from bouncing over it with every heartbeat. With stix I know I could have picked the hair I wanted to hit and drilled it.
I practice with mine using a .22 and they are a tremendous help with the big rifles, especially when in open country with no trees to use for a rest. I think back to a shot I made on a caribou with a very strong cross wind on the open tundra a few years back. There's no way I could have attempted it without the rest from those cheap little stix. You'll like them a lot. Mine go with me everywhere my rifle goes.
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10-14-2006, 01:50 PM
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I used a wa;ling stick with a "Y" top and the two piece sticks when varmitting.
Either can work well, but the two piece are a little more flexbile in usage. (IE you can spread the sticks to raise and lower the support crotch). I made mine, from two legs off of a video camcorder tripod that got bustedup. ( one of the old 20 lb VHS camcorder tripods). Those legs are strong enough to do the job, some extendable/contractable themselves, and some bungee cord i had laying around. They are not the prettiest, but they work fine. I'd include a photo, but my nephew broke my digicam last weekend, and I havent replaced it yet.
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11-05-2006, 02:59 AM
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Steady stix
I just wanted to thank you for all your replies. I bought some Stoney Point Steady Stix today at Sportsman's Warehouse. They came well recommended. I can't wait to give them a try at the range. I'll give y'all a report.
Good hunting, TJ
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11-06-2006, 09:28 AM
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I used the stoney point (I believe that was the brand) collapsable two leggers for awhile. I don't use anything at the moment.
GoodOlBoy
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