I have an old camera tripod I adapted into some pseudo-sticks, but they are lacking in a number of areas. What do you guys like?
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I have an old camera tripod I adapted into some pseudo-sticks, but they are lacking in a number of areas. What do you guys like?
I just got some Stoney Points from Sportsman's for like $15! I was thinking maybe 2 sets for front & rear might work well.
Last year I used collapsible ski poles with Voile rubber straps, super goofy looking, but I did pretty good on stage 7...
Stoney Point.
I abandoned my Stoney Point sticks for a Precision Rifle Solutions tripod set up (medium size) a few years back and haven't touched the sticks since. Mike K lets me (us) run the tripod at the SRM b/c we keep one leg up. Of course at the SS - anyting goes so long as you pack it with you every day.
I was looking at the Stoney Points as well because of the flexability and being able to "weave" them into the bipod. I have a set of cheapo ones from a while back I had bought for hunting I'm going to give a try @ Raton this weekend, but don't have much faith in them with the flat edges of the AICS chassis but we'll see I guess. If it doesn't work I'll be looking into the PRS Tripod that Pike10 is using. I've got to get something figured out and in practice before the SHC and Steel Safari as well.
Stoney Points is what I use as well. The triple jointed ones or whatever they are called. Though some of the tripods a few folks have ran down there look pretty nice.
I have a set of Stoney Points, somewhere.
Like Pike10 I use a tri-pod. I got a screaming deal on a CF version. Not too heavy but sturdy.
So any good quality tripod with a mount on top? There's nothing special about the Precision Rifle Solutions bipod, is there?
Tim,
Last time I looked he had two different heads with different widths. One for the fatter A5 style forend and one for a AI or A4 style. I was running a McM A4 at the time and got that one. I think their tripods are plenty beefy enough for as light as they are. The Medium size tripod is plenty tall enough to get a standing shot and will go low enough when I need a little more than my 6-9" bipod will give me. I did unscrew the center height rod and really tightened up the miniball to keep if from moving. There is nothing special about it - it is pretty simple.
The only tripod I have shopped for is a manfrotto - keep my eyes pealed on craigslist for a carbon fiber one. I guess a good one with the levers on the leg adjustments rather than the twist nuts.
I'll be at Raton Sunday AM if you want to play with a PRS one. I think Hosers is pretty close to mine as well.
It is a SLIK tripod (PRO II) http://www.slik.co.jp/slik_com/DS-SPRINT_PRO_II.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by Tim K
I have been eying these for a while now...
You rocked stage 7 with those ski poles last year!Quote:
Originally Posted by Delfuego
I'm using Stoney Points also. Did manage to snap the plastic hinge on a set, heavy rifle, legs slid... Put a piece of para-cord between the legs to keep that from happening again.
http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/u...psc6467930.jpg
Don't like having the legs tied together like that . It limits the elevation adjustment you can make while on the clock, way faster to move the legs closer or wider than bust down the position and change the length and start over .
I can't speak for it out in the field a lot. i wii say their customer service is on the money. As is their lifetime warranty.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim K
check this out Tim
www.rogueprecision.com
I'll do something different eventually, but I went 5 for 6 at stage 7 in Raton yesterday. I'm a little bit afraid of making a change!
Nice! Don't change anything!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim K