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Offline jpsmith1

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Shootin' Stick ?
« on: October 24, 2006, 03:00:13 AM »
When using a shooting stick with a revolver, can you rest the barrel on the stick without affecting point of impact?  I know that doing this with a rifle can cause all sorts of goofiness to hapen to your zero.

Just never thought about taking a shooting stick when I hunt with a pistol.  My elk guide suggested it and I felt like a complete moron for not thinking about it before.
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Re: Shootin' Stick ?
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2006, 03:08:32 AM »
When I shoot my S&W 500 I rest my barrel on a 4x4 with sand bag and use another sand bag under the hand grip for elevation. When I shoot it without any support it shoots to point of aim.

So I don't see where it would affect your point of aim.
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Re: Shootin' Stick ?
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2006, 05:13:39 AM »
I never rest my barrel on anything. I put the yoke of my revolver on my shooting sticks, harmonics will affect accuracy.
I always have shooting sticks with me when hunting, be it rifle or handgun. A rest is always my first choice. Also it helps in walking up and down hills all day.
So in closing, I would not suggest putting the barrel on the shooting sticks, use the yoke of the handgun.
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Re: Shootin' Stick ?
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2006, 01:40:51 PM »
You may want to try PLACING YOUR ARM ON THE REST.
A position about 4" behind my wrist placed on my sticks seams to work best for me. I have found that removing all of the weight of the hand gun from my grip hurts mt grouping at distances of 75yds and greater.




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Re: Shootin' Stick ?
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2006, 03:59:48 PM »
The chin (just in front of the trigger guard) is the part of the revolver that should contact the sticks.
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Re: Shootin' Stick ?
« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2006, 12:06:07 AM »
That's sort of what I was thinking, but I wanted to hear the opinions of people who really knew.  I originally made the stick for a Contender, and still may end up using it on my hunt.  I just can't seem to make up my mind...
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Re: Shootin' Stick ?
« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2006, 01:19:17 AM »
Quote from: S.B. on October 24, 2006, 03:59:48 PM
The chin (just in front of the trigger guard) is the part of the revolver that should contact the sticks.

That is the part I was describing, it is where the yoke and frame are connected. Right in front of the trigger guard.
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Re: Shootin' Stick ?
« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2006, 02:28:26 AM »
Do you guys using the sticks make your  own?  Or are there good one commercially made you'd recommend.  I've tried making up some and my efforts have fallen short of what I"d like.

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Re: Shootin' Stick ?
« Reply #8 on: October 25, 2006, 02:49:17 AM »
The carbon fiber sticks are very light and very strong, my preference over wood.
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Re: Shootin' Stick ?
« Reply #9 on: October 25, 2006, 02:57:06 AM »
I make my own using 5/8"  dowel rod, chair rubber caps(on one end) and arrow field points(on the other end for ruffer ground), camo tape for a covering, a steel S hook (or a tarp starp end)of appropiate size for a way to keep them together. Cheaper and I don't have to cry if they get lost or come up missing.
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Re: Shootin' Stick ?
« Reply #10 on: October 25, 2006, 01:15:52 PM »
Quote from: stuffit on October 25, 2006, 02:28:26 AM
Do you guys using the sticks make your  own?  Or are there good one commercially made you'd recommend.  I've tried making up some and my efforts have fallen short of what I"d like.

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I like Stoney Point
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Re: Shootin' Stick ?
« Reply #11 on: October 25, 2006, 03:49:11 PM »
  being a spritely 6'4" tall and weighing about 275 pounds.I also like the Stoney Point sticks. When I need to get up off the ground These hold my weight and are quite sturdy. NOT cheap but great for the price!
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Re: Shootin' Stick ?
« Reply #12 on: October 26, 2006, 12:53:41 PM »
Hey Guys.


     Re: shooting stick.   There are some long mop handles at wallmart that are adjustable .  Twist the handle and pull or push
     and they adjust for elavation. Great for varmint hunting out of your truck.  Paint them camo and your good to go.
 
     Scottz
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Re: Shootin' Stick ?
« Reply #13 on: October 30, 2006, 09:58:44 AM »
Home Depot's Garden Shop has some green plastic plant stakes that come in lengths from 24" to 72".  I have used these to make up some cheap rugged shooting sticks in various lengths.  Bind the sticks about 8-10 in. from the top with elastic shock cord, or O rings.  You can get 3/8" ID vinyl tubing from the HD plumbing dept. to slip over the top 8-10" to keep from scratching your gun. 8)
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