Shooting sticks for springers

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Posted: 05 Dec 2023 at 4:34am

Are shooting sticks worth it for a springer air rifle?

Logic would say it would affect impact point.

Anyone use a springer with one.

I made one where it sat on camping mat on top of a finger, mono pole and I didn't find it very stable, impact Point held the same.

Are the bi pods better.

Appresiate any feed back or just thoughts on subject.

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Posted: 05 Dec 2023 at 7:12am

I use a Vanguard tripod shooting at night with my PCP

https://www.crkennedy.co.nz/products/v235882/vanguard-quest-t62u-shooting-tripod

I reckon it's awesome. I haven't tried it with a springer but am sure it would reduce free standing wobble i.e. you'd gain more accuracy using it, even though might lose some accuracy from hold being affected.

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Posted: 05 Dec 2023 at 9:58am

good set up.

Could just make small padded hand support for on top I guess.

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Posted: 05 Dec 2023 at 10:56am

I tried using both a monopod and a bipod stick set up for my springer. My learning was that it was better to shoot without using them. Cheers. Declan.

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Posted: 05 Dec 2023 at 11:11am

I use the primos trigger sticks tripod.

Very quick to set up on any kind of surface, and the legs settle and "level" in an instant. Even on sloping ground the are always exactly the correct length.

Very stable and easy to use, quick quick.

I dont see why this (or any kind of tripod, bipod otr mono pod) would not work with a springer, as long as you place the rifle into the V on the balance point of the rifle.

Walk quietly, but carry a big stick.

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Posted: 05 Dec 2023 at 12:01pm

Springers don't like shooting off hard surfaces. Why I always have my hand on bag when shooting.

Thats why I asked here.

Declan having used springers on sticks has encounter that.

I'm temped with the tripod and replace with a padded hand rest.

Still see what others have to say as well.

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Posted: 05 Dec 2023 at 12:25pm

I have used a Promos tripod and a Rokstad tripod, both really good but in my experience I have shot off my hand rested on the tripod, you can replace the top yolk with a shooting bag too.

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Posted: 05 Dec 2023 at 4:03pm

I have played around with bipods with mixed results and now only use them on the cr600. For c02 and PCP are perfect due to the no recoil that springers do. I do shoot off a bag or holding the rifle with hand on bag when sighting in as it allows the rifle to do its thing.

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Posted: 05 Dec 2023 at 4:10pm

im thinking tripod and seting up for hand on (or if will fit in v all good) .

Currently looking at trigger sticks.

Really like the concept of pulling trigger to release legs, would suit the quick set up and shoot I'll need.

Prices are up there though.

Nearly half a weihrauch.

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Posted: 06 Dec 2023 at 4:29am

So your actually looking for a stable rest for your hand (and your springer goes on top of that).

Any mono, bi or tri pod will do, but a tripod is going to be the most stable.

The primos are great, Super quick to set up anywhere, but as you say, the price is rediculose.

Ridge line do the same trigger stick tripod thing, for about 120 or 150 bucks. I'm pretty sure they probably come out the same factory in china! When my primos ones go, thats what I'll be trying next.

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Posted: 06 Dec 2023 at 4:49am

i looked at ridge line and came across a couple of reviews that were not happy with quality.

So anyone who has/used a ridge line I'd be keen your opion of them.

They definitely are the style I want.

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Posted: 06 Dec 2023 at 6:25am

I purchased middle of the price range of sticks and are mightily pleased that I did. The bipod sticks I now use for range flags and the monopod is now just my hiking stick.
It sounds great in theory to use sticks with a springer, but my learning was that the sticks were not that successful. Declan.

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Posted: 06 Dec 2023 at 7:22am

ive definitely canned the mono/bi pod idea.

Were you resting the gun stock on the sticks out of curiousity?

I think a tripod, that I can just pull a trigger, legs drop, stable platform, with hand rest on top is the go.

I still have questions, like will the sound of the poles sliding set a hare running? Is the extra movement going to cause the hares to run.

I'm wanting to be standing at about 50m/60m so hopefully will be far enough away. Lest for the wary paddock hares, on this place.

Stable platform will help. I've had more than one hare run off at that distance while I'm trying to get the crosshairs to move into place.

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Posted: 06 Dec 2023 at 8:22am

thanks for your input people.

Ive sourced a retailer with ridgeline quick sticks at $160. 00 in taupo.

Drive up tomorrow and get them.

Think try them first and see how it goes for air rifle, with a hand rest, if they work out and are sturdy built sweet. If work but arnt sturdy, look at upgrading.

Appresiate all the info, it helped me decide.

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