Bob Nelson 35Whelen
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@mikecatt13I am wanting to get a set of shooting sticks for my wife and I so we have the exact ones we practice with on the safari(s) with us. Has anyone used both of the styles of stick pictured (3 and 4 leg) and can comment on pros and cons? I will buy both and compare if I absolutely have to but that will add up fast and is a hassle to return stuff sometimes.
SEEMS like the 4 leg would be very stable, but the way the 3 legs have a solid "V" for the front of the gun seems like it would be easier to "lock in" the forend over the flat front rest on the 4 legged ones. I'm sure those of you that have used both will have some good comments to assist. I think it's fair to assume that with some good practice, the speed of setting up on both will be equal.
For those that have used the 4 legged ones, any opinions on the "viper-flex" vs "4 stable" brands?
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Before we went to Namibia my son and ipractced off the 3 leg sticks. But in Namibia we both used the 4 leg Viper sticks. We both found them great. I ended up calling them a bush benchrest they were that stable. The only issue I have and this is with ALL sticks is they are a bit short for my 6 and a half feet. Despite that they are comfortable to use and completely adjustable.
If I could afford a set in Australia I would have them in a heart beat. Out here they ore over 400 dollars.
Find out what your PH is using and go from there.
Bob