Home made shooting sticks
12-31-2006, 09:42 AM
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RE: Home made shooting sticks
I have always used a forked stick like you use to hold your fishin rod.cut to desireable length(I like waste high) helps in moving briars and the single leg can find a resting place no matter what.
Another thing I have used is two tobacco housingsticks.
measure 6" or so down each stick and drill hole.
wrap each stick in camo tape or felt.
secure the two sticks with a small bolt/washers/nut leaving just tight enough to barely move.
if you cant find housing sticks anystraight wood of equeal lengthwill work
Another thing I have used is two tobacco housingsticks.
measure 6" or so down each stick and drill hole.
wrap each stick in camo tape or felt.
secure the two sticks with a small bolt/washers/nut leaving just tight enough to barely move.
if you cant find housing sticks anystraight wood of equeal lengthwill work
12-31-2006, 09:54 AM
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RE: Home made shooting sticks
Baleful scout
I have used a forked stick and it does work just fine. But I once saw a pair made from two oak sticks approx waist high. If I remember correctly he fastened them with a bolt and nut and used a ten speed bike inner tube which was fastened from the top of one stick to the other stick. He then stretched the tube around the barrel. It stayed put real nice. Has anyone else seen a set up like this?
I have used a forked stick and it does work just fine. But I once saw a pair made from two oak sticks approx waist high. If I remember correctly he fastened them with a bolt and nut and used a ten speed bike inner tube which was fastened from the top of one stick to the other stick. He then stretched the tube around the barrel. It stayed put real nice. Has anyone else seen a set up like this?
12-31-2006, 10:05 AM
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RE: Home made shooting sticks
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Baleful scout
I have used a forked stick and it does work just fine. But I once saw a pair made from two oak sticks approx waist high. If I remember correctly he fastened them with a bolt and nut and used a ten speed bike inner tube which was fastened from the top of one stick to the other stick. He then stretched the tube around the barrel. It stayed put real nice. Has anyone else seen a set up like this?
Baleful scout
I have used a forked stick and it does work just fine. But I once saw a pair made from two oak sticks approx waist high. If I remember correctly he fastened them with a bolt and nut and used a ten speed bike inner tube which was fastened from the top of one stick to the other stick. He then stretched the tube around the barrel. It stayed put real nice. Has anyone else seen a set up like this?
I NEVER let ANYTHING touch my barrel...I have went through great strides to insure my barrel is "free-floating"
may have no bearing but its burned into the back of my mind.
my opinion
12-31-2006, 10:19 AM
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RE: Home made shooting sticks
I made a pair out of two oak dowel rods. Make sure you get oak; it will last much longer. I purchased some 5/8" dowel rods, 3/8" bolt, black washer, and wing nut. I drilled a hole 3 1/2" from one end of both rods inserted the bolt through one rod inserted the washer then threaded the rest of the bolt through the second rod. Tighten it down with the wing nut. I then used black electrical tape to tape the portion of the rods above the bolt, and a few places down the rod to reduce noise. Finally, I sharpened the ends of the rods to stick into the ground. It works darn good and cost about $10! The only downside is the length of the rods. They can be combersome at times.
12-31-2006, 01:06 PM
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RE: Home made shooting sticks
A direct link to varmint al is http://www.varmintal.com/abifu.htm
I have made a set of shooting sticks using these plans, 1/4 inch square metal tubing, a bolt, three flat washers and a wing nut. Simply cut two equal length sections of tubing to the desired length. Drill both sections in the same place far enough down to provide a good place for you gun when you are done. Bolt the sticks together placing a washer in the middle of the sticks to allow for smoother operation. A nice finishing touch is to use adhesive backed felt strips at the top to prevent damaging the finish of your gun. I found the felt last longer, and worked better than foam weather stripping I first tried.
My sticks are too heavy to carry when I walk through the woods so I only use them in a ground blind when I am set up and don’t plan on moving any time soon.
I have made a set of shooting sticks using these plans, 1/4 inch square metal tubing, a bolt, three flat washers and a wing nut. Simply cut two equal length sections of tubing to the desired length. Drill both sections in the same place far enough down to provide a good place for you gun when you are done. Bolt the sticks together placing a washer in the middle of the sticks to allow for smoother operation. A nice finishing touch is to use adhesive backed felt strips at the top to prevent damaging the finish of your gun. I found the felt last longer, and worked better than foam weather stripping I first tried.
My sticks are too heavy to carry when I walk through the woods so I only use them in a ground blind when I am set up and don’t plan on moving any time soon.
