Author Topic: Shooting Sticks (Read 1055 times)

TScottO · « **on:** June 15, 2003, 04:26:58 PM »

I'm looking for a fold up shooting stick (portable pistol prop). I saw them advertised somewhere but have failed to locate what im looking for on the internet. Do any of you use these? If so how do you like them? And where can I find them? Or am i the only one that has had an eye full of pine bark :roll: .

Thanks,
Scott

jhalcott · « **Reply #1 on:** June 15, 2003, 05:08:15 PM »

try using a ported barrel once. It'll save you $ on tooth picks :oops:
I use a set that were made by a buddy from old arrows. I have seen the ones you mention but have never seen anyone using them in the field.!!
did you do a "google" search?

KYODE · « **Reply #2 on:** June 15, 2003, 05:32:31 PM »

there is an article at www.handgunhunt.com that tells how to make them from fiberglass tent poles. i made some and they are great. light packin and adjustable for height by sliding the rubber up or down the poles. PERFECT! and CHEAP!

jhalcott · « **Reply #3 on:** June 15, 2003, 05:44:42 PM »

try "pronghorn bipods" in your search. they make several models

another product! :wink:

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crawfish · « **Reply #4 on:** June 15, 2003, 09:03:10 PM »

Try Here : go to the Cabela's web site, Hunting, Hunting Accessories, Gun Rest/Shooting Aids. Then look at the Steady Stix II Shooting Sticks by Stoney Point. I have the short set with the carry pouch. They work slick as goose s%$t. Bty I also have various home made sets but use these or the Leki Trecking Stick with the gun rest about 90% of the time.

coltfan · « **Reply #5 on:** June 16, 2003, 02:38:12 PM »

I'll second Kyode's recommendation. I made a set for myself using the directions on the Handgun Hunt site and have been using them for about 6 months now. They take the wobble out of the 14" Contender barrels and work quite well with my 6" .44 mag. The cost helps add to the enjoyment, I've got less than $10 in materials and about 1/2 hour of my time invested in them. I'm making another set for my brother-in-law to use with his .41 mag blackhawk.

Double D · « **Reply #6 on:** June 17, 2003, 01:48:47 AM »

Here is the direct link to article, I had to hunt it up

http://www.handgunhunt.com/tech/t21/index.html

I also made my tubing a little longer on the sides--6 inches. I made these because my Stoney points sticks are in storage and didn't need to buy another set of Stoney Points. I fired them on the range and they work. the Stoney Points are just little more rigid, but these work just fine.

Compared them to my Sons Safari stix, by Stoney Point and the uncut tent poles, using three sections are the same height 72 inches as the Safari stix.

DD

TScottO · « **Reply #7 on:** June 17, 2003, 12:33:51 PM »

Hello Everyone,

Thanks for the urls and your replies. The Stony Point Stix look really nice and the tent pole repair kit looks like a fuctional piece of do it yourself equipment. This weekend I hope to find a repair kit at my local sporting goods. Thanks for youre replies and efforts. After I get chance to put everything together and try them out at the range, i'll let you know how Ilike them.

Scott

dbuz · « **Reply #8 on:** June 18, 2003, 05:21:16 PM »

check varmintal.com. he tells you how to build one and he has lots of good info on shooting.

S.B. · « **Reply #9 on:** June 29, 2003, 03:43:45 PM »

Try using two 4'( 5/8") dowel rods, camo tape to cover them, four rubber chair leg tips for the ends, and two field point arrow head for one end( for ice and rough ground). Attach them together with a hardware S hook and you can adjust them to any highth you wish, simply by moving the S hook up or down.