Monopod - bipod or Tripod.
 

Hey guys, I am looking for a gun rest to (mostly) use with my ghillie.

I'm still trying to figure out what's best between those three type of gun rest. Any info on that would be great.

The gen 2 primos pod seems quite good quality but there isn't much anything other brand in store so any input on other brand is welcomed.

Thanks

Each additional leg provides additional stability. If you're in a hurry, all of them can be used as a monopod. If you can get your hands on any of them in a store, extend them out so you can get a good idea of how sturdy they are (or not) when fully extended (which you would use if you had a standing only shot). If you've used different stands for a spotting scope, it will be similar in some respects.

If you are shooting from a standing position a tripod is much more stable than a bipod and I have yet to figure out a use for a monopod except as a walking stick. For a sitting position the bipod is useful but the tripod is still more stable. Tripods are awkward to put into play until you are experienced with them.

Several years ago I spent a few months shooting from a bipod and a tripod before my first hunting trip to Africa. It is not as simple as it looks and takes some practice to be able to use them well. After quite a bit of time at the range I got to be an acceptable shot with the tripods. I bought a Triggerstick bipod to practice with as well but never could shoot nearly as well with it as I could the tripods. I use the bipod only for pistol hunting now.

For a tall tripod the Primos Triggerstick is quick to adjust the height but I still prefer the Bog Pod of the two. Either one would make a good tall tripod. The Caldwell product is a good sitting height shooting support and can be had for about $100 or a bit less. The Caldwell has a two contact support for the rifle and adjusts easily.

Thanks, well I just bought the primos gen 2 triggerstick tripod. Deal on amazon. Since I'm going to use it mostly for turkey hunting it's quick adjustment seems great. Also will be perfect for coyotes and wolves too.

Thanks for the replies !

I use a trigger stick monopod in all my turkey blinds. It is really all I need.
For spot and stalk on deer I have learned to use the tripod and use the shortest one available as 99% of the time I am sitting. Even on unlevel ground that tripod works super.

JW

Glad to heat it, it seems to be fast adjustable. Just hope it's sturdy enough. Won't do standing shot so it won't stretch to maximum.

I use a "Trigger Stick" bi-pod some times .... works OK for me.

Here are a few that I use depending on the hunt;

http://www.harrisbipods.com/

http://www.btibrands.com/brands/bog-pod/

http://www.cabelas.com/product/cabel...cabelas+bi+pod

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/91...ith-belt-pouch

I have the Harris bipod that I put on what ever rifle I will be taking with me. I hunt alot of open country that requires a lot of crawling when stalking. It is also the perfect hieght when I am sitting up against a tree. I also have a Bipod trigger stick that is great for me if standing or sitting in a chair in a blind when taking the long shots. The millenium tree stands have an attatchment that fits the monopods which look like it will be on the wish list as well. I agree the more legs it has the more stable it will be but it kinda depends on your style of hunting as to which is best for you.

I'll cast my support for the Primos Trigger Stik products. My wife and I have them in different flavors, a couple short mono pods, couple long monopods, long bipod, and Jim Shockey Tripod.

Tripods take time to set up, that's just a fact of life. Bipods are faster, but still take a little positioning. Trigger Stik's are faster than most, but they aren't immune to the fact that it does take time to position the feet and legs. Once you get used to different shooting positions with them, so you know the length they should be and the spread of the footprint, they go up quickly. Both have pivoting heads so you can turn around the pod once deployed, and the trigger fast adjust lets you "pan" somewhat with game - but it's not perfect.

The Primos Trigger Stik Monopods are lightning fast. I use mine like a walking stick so it's always at the ready.

My wife uses the bipod, she sets it up in the blind, but has the legs tied together to use it like a monopod while we're walking. It works well for her.

For the tripod, I have paracord tying the legs together to limit the spread to a preset position that I like for my height. I only use it for handgunning. With a Bog-Pod PRS (handgun rest) on top, it's the next best thing to having a bench in the field for handgunning.

The Bog Gear Tac 3S and HD3 are more solid than the trigger sticks, but they also have the headache of any conventional tripod - you have to touch every leg to adjust the length.

I just received it and tried it inside since it's freezing cold outside.

I think that your paracord preset is awesome and I'm going for something like that.

I suspect it's mostly my floor but the legs are spreading by themselves just with the weight of the gun. I guess in the woods it'll stick to the ground fairly. Also, the terrain will mostly be uneven as well.

I find the legs a bit weak then they are at full length.

A hint on the paracord "presets"... Don't tie them around the ankles, tie them around the knees. By putting the paracord between the ferrules at the joint between the telescoping tubes, you use a lot less paracord (less to snag), and you keep it up out of the grass, rocks, sticks, so you can't snag it as you set up, nor trip on it.

Also - slide the rubber leg strap up to the ferrules, such that you don't have to reach to the end of the stick to be able to separate the legs. It keeps the legs together just fine still, but saves you time and eliminates extra movement when you might have game in front of you.

You must be 10ft tall! At 5'10" myself, I get an incredibly solid platform with the legs at about 60deg to the ground, which leaves about 10-12" of telescoping left when I level for standing height. You don't gain much stability by going much wider than that, as you noted, the feet have more tendency to slip if you have them spread out too far. If you're kneeling, sitting, or prone, there's no reason to have the legs extended at all.

The paracord preset I use is set for that length and angle - when I set up, I put the feet on the ground in front of me, open the tie around the legs, pull the trigger and extend all 3 legs together by pulling up on the handle (feet on the ground), then I move my hand down and grab two legs together at the top, leaving one leg that will be the one near me and to the left on the ground to swing the other two towards the front where the front leg needs to be, then let go of the front leg and hang onto the 3rd leg, pulling it back towards my right foot. At that point, all 3 legs are planted in an equilateral triangle and the rest is parallel to the ground. If the ground isn't level, I then simply pull the trigger and move it where it needs to be to level up, usually without needing to move the legs on the ground.

All of that happens quickly, smoothly, and with one hand. There's really not much movement or sound involved, and the pod goes up quickly and hits a solid, repeatable position every time.

I HAVE used a telescope stop on the legs to set for height, but it ended up just getting in the way. I simply tied paracord from the ferrules to the hinge plate such that each leg couldn't extend any farther.

Hi there! I use the Harris bipod.