Bipod or Shooting sticks?

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I am going on a Montana muley/pronghorn combo in late Oct/early Nov with my father. We are both experienced whitetail hunters from the east coast... this will be our first western "open range" rifle hunt. I will be hunting with a .264, my father a 7mm. Our question is... what is the prefered rest for most muley hunters? pronghorn hunters? We will be in SE Montana, supposed to be pretty open sagebrush country... BIPOD or SHOOTING STICKS? I would like to hear everyones opinions, and why... Also, suggestions on which specific products, manufacturers, etc... THANKS!
 
I've shot both of those and ended up selling both once I found the SnipePod manufactured by Terry Kramer. This is a very lightweight, versatile shooting aid. It is as solid as either of the aforementioned products. It allows you to shoot sitting, kneeling or prone. I've used them for the last 2 hunting seasons and will never go back. They are definitely worth the price.

Check out the snipepod, you'll love it for western high country or open range hunting. Easily detaches/attaches from the rifle. Comes with a neoprene carrying case that fits on your belt and allows the shooter the flexibility to cant the rifle for the sidehill shots. Watch NeverEnough I and II if you want to see it in action.

CS
 
I always carry a tripod for glassing and just use it for a dead rest whenever I need one. The tripod is fully adjustable all the way up to standing height if you need in tall brush etc. The other things I really like are that you have one less trinket to mess with, loose or forget and you also have less weight too!

Good luck,

NvrEnuf
 
If forgot to mention one thing. If I were to ever go with something other than the tripod it would definitely be the snipod, hands down.

NvrEnuf
 
I responded to JACKELOPE, and I'll tell you the same thing, get a set of Stoney Point shooting stix. I hunt Eastern Montana for antelope when I draw, and have used my stix from prone to kneeling positions. You won't have an unwieldly bipod on your rifle, and the stix can be extended to the various lengths easily and quietly. And they cost about 40 bucks. mtmuley
 
The shooting sticks will give you more options and can be used at a moments notice with any gun . Bipods and the snipepod usually limt you to guns set up for them and with bipods there is usually a weight issue on the front of your gun .. Not bashing as everyone chooses equipment for a multitude of reasons . I use the old cheap version of shooting sticks . Two 1/2" dowels 4" long with a section of 1" innertube . They slide between my shoulders and under my bino straps and fanny pack to rest in a small pouch .They are never in the way .They are easy and quiet to set up .Hold them where they intersect and rest your gun on that .Very solid . Give them a try before you buy .
 
Ive used a Harris swiveling bipod that goes up to like 26"s and I love it. Ive never missed an animal with it...yeah right. No serioulsy, I can shoot on unlevel ground with it because it swivels and it doesnt ad too much weight to the gun. Also, I have my hands free to do other things with. If youre carrying shooting sticks and you start to slip down the mountain or what have you dont you want both hands free to help you out? Ive never had a deer or antelope spook before I was able to deplore them as well. It takes maybe 5 seconds to get them set up and deployed. Not long at all. If the animal already knows your there you"ll have about the same amount of time to set up your shooting sticks and the animal still may bail out on you before you get the shot off. I love my bipod. Hands free and steady on level or unlevel ground.
 
I prefer the Harris bipod. I have used all sorts of sticks and pods. One brand of "pod" sticks folded at the recoil of my 300 Win Mag. The swiveling Harris bipod will always be my first choice as they are never in the way, are ready in an instant plus as was mentioned, they attach to the rifle and leave your hands free for glassing/ranging etc...
 
Anyone try the new Ellington and Rush Sling Stix? This rig seems real convenient if it works. The bipod folds into a pack on the rifle sling.
 
I love this site . Look at the experience and knowledge available that saves a lot of trial and error .
 
I've tried out about all of them, and have settled on the snipepod. I find it a little more steady than shooting sticks (and just as easy to handle), not quite as steady as a harris bipod (but much lighter and more manageable). However, one thing to think about...I still prefer to shoot, if at all possible, by laying prone and resting my gun on my backpack. I can probably shoot a 3 to 4 in group at 200 yards with my snipe pod. That group shrinks to an inch or inch and a half by shooting over my backpack.

I know not all field situations allow you to shoot laying down...but if you have the time to get in that position and there is nothing in your way...take the time. I think you'll appreciate the confidence it gives you when your rifle is as steady as if you were shooting from a bench.
 

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