Equipment question

[Ihunt4food]

Just wondering if anyone here has used a rifle rest system
Such as a HOG saddle or similar item while elk hunting?
Interested if it would be worth taking one along.
Thanks in advance

 

[IrkedCitizen]

Anything that can make you more stable on the shot is never a bad thing. The saddle type rifle holders do have some movement inherent in the rubber grippers. Depending on your rifle you might be able to mount your tripod adapter to your stock. This is a lighter option as it is already attached to your rifle so there is less equipment to mess with. You also don't have the movement from the rubber grippers.

If I was to buy a saddle I would get the Really Right Stuff Vyce.

 

[Ihunt4food]

Anything that can make you more stable on the shot is never a bad thing. The saddle type rifle holders do have some movement inherent in the rubber grippers. Depending on your rifle you might be able to mount your tripod adapter to your stock. This is a lighter option as it is already attached to your rifle so there is less equipment to mess with. You also don't have the movement from the rubber grippers.

If I was to buy a saddle I would get the Really Right Stuff Vyce.

Thank you I'll for sure check it out

 

[Indian Summer]

That shot is your moment of truth. The millisecond where success or failure takes place. I use a Bog Pod. It serves multiple purposes. A gun rest, a spotting scope tripod, bino rest.

That said I have two bipods for sale since I just bought this system. A Versa Pod with two gun attachments and the Swagger Pod QD40. Look them up and let me know if you’re interested. Half of whatever they retail for. Both in mint condition.

 

[wytx]

Harris bipod, rifle mounted and always at the ready. Mine works great for me prone or sitting, get the right length and they are great.

 

[Ihunt4food]

Thanks for the info guys . I will sure check em out.

 

[sneaky]

Arca Swiss compatible picatinny rail adapter is light and you can multipurpose your tripod head

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[Ihunt4food]

Thank you. I will check it out.

 

[Crowmangler]

I have the Primos tripod shooting sticks. I like them because they're so quickly adjustable especially if you're on steep slopes. My thought is they could be the difference in filling a tag or not on a long shot.
A big negative for me is finding a good way to carry them QUIETLY as when I'm mobile I want the only thing in my hands to be my rifle just in case a shot presents itself quickly. All it takes is one whack of the aluminum legs against a rock & everything within a half mile is spooked. I wrapped the legs in a foam tape for that reason.
My compromise is that I take them with me only when I know I'm gonna be set up in a spot where I may have a 250 yard + shot. If just still hunting & moving a lot I leave them in the truck.
You can always use your pack as a rest

 

[Ryan Avery]

I have two spots that I have hunted for 20 years. Both spots have some really good vantage points but really crappy to shoot from. The last couple of year I have just used my trekking poles. This year I am taking a tripod with an anvil-30 on it.

 

[Randonee]

I used a Triclawps on a tripod last year. Very simple to use and it worked great. My preferred set up is to sit on my pack, rifle on tripod with the Trickaeps, and I use a trekking pole to support the butt of the rifle (pole set a bit higher than the butt, positioned on the right hand side of the butt near my shoulder, and use left hand to squeeze the butt and pole together). I’ve found this to be very stable and comfortable. I also used a silver sharpie to mark where I should expend the legs to for shooting flat, uphill and down hill.

 

[Ryan Avery]

Good lord, a $450 ballhead adapter...rokslide must pay well

No, but my two other jobs do.

It was $350 BTW

 

[elkliver]

Spartan Precision is the only way to go,. Super stable and no bulk actually on the rifle like most bipod systems. spendy but really slick '
.

 

[mtview]

I love my shooting sticks. They're light, break down and pack in my pant side pocket, set up quick, and easily adjust to any terrain I've been on. And you can't beat paying just $30.