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Shooting Sticks Vs. Bipods

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AR Guns & Hunting’s Dustin Butler compares the pros and cons to using shooting sticks and bipods (Winter 2011 Issue).

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  1. I never understand why people like shooting coyotes, or how they say in fly over country, Kieyoats. I just don't get it, unless you have sheep or something, but for that why don't people just get insurance like in many parts of the world. As far as I understand, coyotes and other mid level predators help control a lot of rodents that in excess are horrible for crops and can put pressure on plants. If people then shoot them for fun (because you don't eat coyote), then it's just kinda sick. I just don't get it. Sorry. In any case, thanks for the video and for the explanation on your preferences for sticks and bipods.

  2. Hello Dustin, good info there man. I would like to invite you and your viewers to check out the SmartRest – Hyper Pod, an Australian product. Designed for the exact reasons you were talking about with limitation from bipods and the inconvenience of carrying sticks, especially on uneven and rough terrain. When you are covering great distances for hunting, weight is a big thing, less is better obviously, so we designed the Hyper Pod, which can be used in any situation, angles, elevations etc. Look up SmartRest Hyper Pod, it's on YouTube. I hope you enjoy the footage.

  3. I love my bipod for zeroing at the range and it's great for quickly using on different rifles when needed. But it's pretty pointless for hunting as it can only really be used when going prone. I might chuck one in my pack in case I need it as it can quickly be attached but overall shooting sticks are much more useful. Only downside with sticks though if you have to carry them.

  4. Other negatives about the bipod is any attachment to the rifle adds weight and weight forward on the barrel pulls the barrel down when shooting free hand that can throw aim off. I don't like any attachment on the rifle that does not belong there or is not necessary to its proper function. Such things are often interference to the rifle's proper function. Bipods often have feet at the base that move around so its not as stable a platform as anchored points that stick in the ground. I prefer the old school shooting stick. A monopod shooting stick. An adjustable one is better. There are less negatives to me with a monopod when lacking a proper stable platform to shoot from.

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