Shooting sticks, 2 or 3 legs?

[buckmarkhunter]

My wife used the quad sticks believe by primos, pole cat I believe. Got them online for about $90. Way more sturdy than the others. If you get them practice setting up in a pinch as they will take some getting used to. I put them in my bow case on the flight worked great. I have a big pod tripod and primos bi pod trigger sticks. Those are easier to use but not as steady.

 

[sambarhunter]

They even shoot the game for you if you want.

Yup!

 

[sambarhunter]

The best thing to do is to shoot from a heavily made shooting bench or get proned out on a bi-pod for every shot. There really isn't any arguing this fact.

I am amazed that some outfitters dont have a portable collapsible bench and seat that can be set up by the workers for the client haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

 

[tarbe]

I am amazed that some outfitters dont have a portable collapsible bench and seat that can be set up by the workers for the client haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

With a cup holder!

 

[sambarhunter]

Two,one for the mate as well.

 

[CBH Australia]

It looks like a lot of support for 3 legs with the 4 leg version creating stability.
I’m going to review Von Gruff idea the first few posts and purchased a Vanguard tripod that can be used 3 ways from eBay. I came back to a heap more posts. Thanks!

I got this for 20% off so $120 Aussie dollars which seemed good.

Now to practice when I receive it.

 

[Dwight Beagle]

I have very little experience with rests. Was given a bipod for Xmas a few years ago and had a hard time with stability. Shot with a friends tripod and the difference was night and day. So for me it’s three legs or bust.

 

[Tobe]

As stated previously, contact your PH and practice with what he has or bring your own that you have been practicing with. It is all a matter of what you are comfortable with and practice with. Some of the PH's are starting to use quad sticks. I found a pair online at Cowboy Safes. My with shoots better off these than a bench rest. Picture #1 are tripods I made from dowels. They can be broken down and used sitting . Picture #2 are the quad sticks. They take a little longer to get comfortable with but are rock solid. A friend of mine that is a PH in Namibia says that the amount of wounded animals has decreased dramatically since he started using the quad sticks.

 

[Ernie Shipman]

I have used both on 2 trips to Africa. I prefer 3 leg, BUT, most important thing is try both before you go and PRACTICE!

 

[Ernie Shipman]

Another BIG pro to the 3 leg: you can hand gea from it after the shoot. Seriously, it’s quite handy keeping expensive stuff out of the dirt!

 

[Alchemist]

3 legs. You can use it as a hanger for your backpack/ rifle when taking a rest. Deploys as fast as 2 legs and much more stable.