Most Stable Setup In The Field

[PasadenaMike]

No matter what I try, I can’t seem to get a solid rest using shooting sticks while hunting. At close range it’s manageable, but once I start reaching out further, even small bumps really affect shot placement.

I’m considering the Bog DeathGrip — is that the way to go, or is there a better option?

For context: I mainly hunt by driving, spotting potential targets, then getting out to set up with a chair and shooting sticks. I don’t use a table — I prefer to travel light and deploy quickly.

 

[pan60]

I am leaning to ( and have been thinking on it for some time ) a tripod.
I have my eye on the athlon or one of the imports mentioned here before the fanaue I think spelling?
couple other but I have almost settled on one of those since it me and the wife I might try them both?
I think if your stable and hunting larger game coyote and other then shooting sticks would be fine but if you doing mice at 200 yards you might want some more stable and if you not stable then the issue is aggravated

 

[pan60]

maybe drink less coffee?



ah hmmm
nope cant do that.

 

[Beanflip]

For that method I'd use the vehicle for stability.

 

[PasadenaMike]

For that method I'd use the vehicle for stability.

Better yet from the inside right ? lol totally illegal but most stable. Want to stay without a felony lol. I’ll probably try a tripod like the Death Grip

 

[PasadenaMike]

maybe drink less coffee?



ah hmmm
nope cant do that.

No thanks lol more coffee please

 

[Pumacarl]

A tripod is the way to go. Once you get familiar they are fast, and if you buy a good one can almost match a bench, while you are standing. I love that.

 

[Danman]

Better yet from the inside right ? lol totally illegal but most stable. Want to stay without a felony lol. I’ll probably try a tripod like the Death Grip

Yeah we're not allowed shooting from inside cars or buildings either lol.
Tactical bottle guns and Bog D.G. as-is = No go.
My wood stocked pcp? Absolutely! I had the Tripod for a while now but finally started pesting with it this year....absolutely didn't know what I was missing, love it!
There is a ball head adapter and some arca upgrades avaliable and I tried some stuff to get my Ghosts fat a$$ on it but no go, the pic rails are too small.
These 3 pics are different pesting sites, deploys quick-ish, folds quick and i also use it for my chrono!

 

[Pumacarl]

Better yet from the inside right ? lol totally illegal but most stable. Want to stay without a felony lol. I’ll probably try a tripod like the Death Grip

I have used the Death Grip side-by-side with my Fanaue and it is night and day to me. Absolutely no contest. I wasn't using a carbon fiber Death Grip though and it was heavy. If you get the Bog, get the carbon fiber one, the aluminum one is too heavy.

 

[Roamin Greco 1]

Does the chair you use have arm rests? The bipod provides two points of stability, but your body is the third point. The chair must be stable, but what is between the chair and the gun is not so stable (), so I can imagine a chair with arm rests for your elbows. Now you have stability through the chair to the ground.

Is it legal to throw a blanket over the hood of your car and use it as a shooting table with your bipod on the hood?

 

[Solo1]

A lot of the guys that shoot field target use a shorter bipod so they can get elbows on knees 1 of the guys says hes as steady with his butt on a 6” pad elbows on knees with a bipod as onn a bench. If i were to use a tripod id want a arca attachment and yes @Danman i have an arca on 2 ghosts

 

[PasadenaMike]

Does the chair you use have arm rests? The bipod provides two points of stability, but your body is the third point. The chair must be stable, but what is between the chair and the gun is not so stable (), so I can imagine a chair with arm rests for your elbows. Now you have stability through the chair to the ground.

Is it legal to throw a blanket over the hood of your car and use it as a shooting table with your bipod on the hood?

Good point on the chair it’s a nice chair but it’s not a hard chair it’s a folding soft chair. Before when I was young and flexible I could sit under a tree and get really stable shots from sticks because I used me knees as a rest.

 

[PasadenaMike]

A lot of the guys that shoot field target use a shorter bipod so they can get elbows on knees 1 of the guys says hes as steady with his butt on a 6” pad elbows on knees with a bipod as onn a bench. If i were to use a tripod id want a arca attachment and yes @Danman i have an arca on 2 ghosts

Yeah the FT position is stable but boy does it kill me lol

 

[Dogowski]

Yeah the FT position is stable but boy does it kill me lol

Yea, I'm too old to do it anymore. Too hard on my arthritic body!

 

[HeirApparent]

Thats strange. I never seem to have an issue with my western airguns rattler or hatsan blitz...

 

[mrage]

Yeah the FT position is stable but boy does it kill me lol

Mike , At times I have used my Trigger Sticks shooting bipod & tripod together . Darn near as solid as a bench. I have the Bog Pod Death Grip on the Bog tripod ,but haven't used it in the field as it has some play in the tripod mount & the tripod has too many leg adjustments for a speedy set up. It's my go to rig for close range sighting in the Man Cave.

 

[Danman]

Thats strange. I never seem to have an issue with my western airguns rattler or hatsan blitz...

The western has a ton of bottom rail, the blitz is a big gun with decent room to get it clamped in the saddle.
I've seen people clamp the bottle itself down, and it always concerns me.
I guess i mean compact guns like the Ghost, Impact, etc with small pic rails....much better for clamp on accessories or a bipod than mounting in a tripod. Both of those guns need additional rails or adapters purchased to make it work.
I've shot springers off the Deathgrip as well....I just won't clamp them down.

 

[HeirApparent]

The western has a ton of bottom rail, the blitz is a big gun with decent room to get it clamped in the saddle.
I've seen people clamp the bottle itself down, and it always concerns me.
I guess i mean compact guns like the Ghost, Impact, etc with small pic rails....much better for clamp on accessories or a bipod than mounting in a tripod. Both of those guns need additional rails or adapters purchased to make it work.
I've shot springers off the Deathgrip as well....I just won't clamp them down.

I was more referring to the ability of putting a pellet on target after unloading a mag on full auto.

Truth be told, i dont either. Sorry if my material is a lil drym i'll do better nxt time.

 

[Beanflip]

Better yet from the inside right ? lol totally illegal but most stable. Want to stay without a felony lol. I’ll probably try a tripod like the Death Grip

No, I get out and use my car just like a bench.

 

[PasadenaMike]

No, I get out and use my car just like a bench.

Just read about it, CA doesn’t like that idea lol