I looked into Shooting sticks. Although not the same, I've been shooting off a Pig Saddle and tripod for a few years. I actually took a 6x6 bull elk from it a three years ago. 412 yd shot.Welcome aboard Pat McP. There is a lot of information available to you by using the "search" function. Has anyone mentioned "shooting sticks" to you yet? By far the vast majority of folks on AH are those that you would enjoy sharing a campfire and a beer with. If there are questions that you can't find answers to, just ask and we'll either answer them or tell you where to look.