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Underutilized, underappreciated, and overly handy, if you’re a rifle hunter, a good set of shooting sticks will improve your ground-game - and put more game in the freezer! Listen for the why and how.
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[@coltonschum4352]

I have used two fiberglass golf clubs with the heads off of them and drilled out and glued in field tips for grab. To connect them I used castrating bands and the grips are in place for padding. Easy win with cheap or broken golf drivers!

[@jnyne3303]

I really enjoy listening to Ryan talk about literally anything

[@Gideom007]

So does Ryan

[@thrivealist9458]

I use my trekking poles as a bipod. If you wrap the straps around the opposite pole they make a good rest. If I’m in a hurry I just shoot from one resting on my hand.

[@45-70Guy]

We’re not dropping pins today and feeling like Mr. Peanut. Great content

[@retrogunroom]

I shot a boone and Crockett mountain caribou in Northern BC this year off of one of those tripod trigger sticks. It was absolutely rock solid. I'm a big fan.

[@johnb6371]

Was just looking into this. Good timing !

[@COREYDEER]

I have the bipod primos trigger sticks. Used them as a walking stick and love the quick adjusting it does. Carried them in my mule deer buck hunt last few weeks and will carry them this coming mule deer doe hunt later this week great for rolling hills. Will shoot prone off my pack any chance I get but it’s a great backup. .

[@mikestennett6495]

A pair of carbon fiber, 30” arrows, with a firewall grommet on them delivers a 5oz set of sticks for $20.

[@brentrigby690]

I just took a mule deer a few weeks ago using the same sticks that Ryan has. I ditched my bipod at the last minute and went with those Easton's. Lightweight, fast and easy to use.

[@stephenhair5501]

I've been using shootings sticks for many, many years and consider them essential items. I hunt a lot from the ground and shooting sticks give me a stable shooting platform. I don't leave home without them.

[@zacadelic7247]

I’m new to hunting. I have a pop up ground blind. Trying to figure out a good stick to use tripod, bipod or single stick?

[@kellyrick4365]

I use the BOG Mono but I will be switching to the BOG Havoc Bipod. Thanks for the video!

[@davidmackee8575]

Really good video do you guys use quad sticks popular one in Scotland is the viper quad stick light weight and solid shooting platform great show keep it coming....

[@mot0rhe4d40]

A sapling 2" at the base cut at 5'-5'.5" works good in a pinch as both walking stick and mono pod

[@chug-a-lug6842]

The set I use is a single pole button control. and it has enough adjustment to use sitting or standing. I use it a lot during the rut when I might see a buck chasing a doe and I might have too run a couple hundred yards and set up quick, or in the stand I put it right in the notch behind my rifle grip too help steady my rifle.

[@rickjames2618]

I like the Vanguard shooting sticks for ground blind hunting. Snipe Pod sticks for mobile hunting. Still carry an atlas bipod in my pocket for the occasion that I can use it.

[@calemccallum9736]

Which damn shooting sticks should I buy for my antelope hunt?! It doesn't seem to be a straight forward answer.

[@snakeman48]

I use the Primos Jim Shockey trigger stick version. And they are the best for ground blind shooting.

[@ronws2007]

I am a firm believer in supported shots. So is Jeff Cooper. In his book, "The Art of the Rifle," he states that you should never rely on off-hand shooting. You can practice, if you want, but always seek a support and successful shooters do. So, I hunt with a regular Bog Pod tripod that I bought on clearance at Academy. I practice with it with dry fire practice. Part of my belief that you should practice how you will hunt. I will use a door jamb to mimick a tree to stabilize my off-hand arm or hand. I have used tree branches, similar to using the tripod. Many is the time I post up sitting on a camp chair with my tripod and the fore end of the rifle in the cradle and then I mimick a tree. But sticks are also great. Someone I know harvested an Aoudad Sheep with his .300 Win Mag and shooting sticks at about 200 yards-ish.

[@brycehiigel235]

Thank You

[@vinc_ck6451]

Over here in germany most people have standing shooting sticks for stalking. Especially in flat areas they increase the angle of the bullet hitting the groud thus providing a better backstop. Which is quite practical in highly populated areas like many parts of germany are.

[@bear-tv]

I agree with you. Here in England we have the same need for backstop in populated areas. Quad shooting sticks work very well for both stability and increased angles.

[@freespirit5481]

I got the swagger bipod, LOVE THEM!! Check them out! Prone to kneeling, they are perfect!

[@dancoleman8467]

What about the infinitely adjustable Cuddeback solid aim shooting stick? I'm considering buying one, but would love to hear your advice.

[@then4sr866]

I had one with a silicone/rubber flap that hooked across the rifle...it was great for if you had to pick up and move a short distance...I can't find one like it and I can't remember the brand

[@mayamachine]

been using ski poles as shooting stick or bipod since childhood, I did biathlon and learned this, adjust height by spread.

[@mar10iv]

Check out the wiser precision quick-stix if you want to use trekking poles. Doubles as glassing tripod if you buy the whole set up.

[@VortexNation]

We'll check them out - thanks, Martin!

[@robinthompson260]

Hi guys, from South Africa...can you and your gurus possibly discuss the 7x64, out here in South Africa its a very popular caliber. Very close, I believe, to your 280 Remington in the USA

[@jeremiah7855]

Love shooting sticks like they said it's key to a successful hunt I've shot deer with out them but now I got one I'm going to always take it with me

[@zacadelic7247]

What would y’all use out of a pop up blind with a rifle tripod bipod or single stick?

[@arjunreddy4759]

You should have featured the 4 legged design like GUNSTIX shooting sticks. Once you use one of them you will never use a tri-pod again

[@DrBreezeAir]

Used them on all my hunts. So far 100% successful.

[@saskabooshsnareman6685]

Mine are old fiberglass tent poles glued together and wrapped in white hockey tape another essential is one of those tripod stools gets you up above the grass and brush.

[@C95HC95311]

thanks guys

[@hizambickford1443]

What’s the second set spoken about with the bright orange tape on each stick called?

[@DanielBoone337]

Yeah man I like them a lot if I don't have something to rest my rifle on... I hunt mostly in box blinds or climbing stands so I have a good rest but I use those pop up ground blinds or brush in a ground blind every now and then and when I do a shooting stick is mandatory in my opinion. I use the primos sticks kind of like what yall have here but they're a monopod style. Great video guys as always keepem coming!!!

[@VortexNation]

We appreciate you tuning in, Daniel!

[@ukwan]

Absolutely essential piece of hunting equipment, I gave up on bi-pods entirely this year also. Sticks are so much more versatile. - I use Blaser Carbon Quad Sticks.. You need to try these!

[@VortexNation]

We'll have to look into those! 👊

[@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080]

I agree. Quad sticks are the way to go, but there are more budget friendly versions like Rudolph PH.

[@Mex_the_Fox]

Got the 2.0 version of the Blaser Sticks - amazing piece of kit!

[@GleCow]

I just looked these up and holy smokes, $432.77?! That is wild!

[@richardwatkin1234]

Viper flex shooting sticks used them for years 👌

[@VortexNation]

🙌🙌

[@tylermason3741]

I use a set XC ski poles fitted with a quick stix adapter. Let's me get multiple uses out of the same piece of gear for minimal weight and performance penalties

[@mine8009]

My preference is definitely for trekking poles because you have one piece of gear that is more versatile. There’s a way to interlace the wrist straps on them to function the same as the rubber grommet on the purpose built ones. Makes for a great cradle for your rifle

[@amorton94]

Just simply place the strap from one pole over the handle of the other, do it with both straps. Easy peasy.

[@mine8009]

@@amorton94 exactly. Creates a great cradle for your rifle.

[@Mex_the_Fox]

Recently switched to the Blaser Carbon Shooting Sticks 2.0 - awesome piece of kit 🥰

[@GleCow]

I just looked these up and holy smokes, $432.77?! That is wild!

[@Mex_the_Fox]

@@GleCow I payed 180€ 😳😳😳

[@2eyedjack433]

Made my own out of pine. With a simple bolt. Sometimes a little cumbersome but they cost 50 cents to make but make all the difference. Not worried about betting the farm shooting off of them.

[@jasoncummings1755]

Same here. Two fiberglass golf shafts with arrow tips in the legs and fastened with a piece of heater hose. Been using them for 15yrs.

[@ptealixpaint]

does anyone have a recommendation for split sticks that are available in 2023? Most of the ones that seem to have good recommendations are discontinued.

[@amorton94]

16:30 Or, for a better setup there, you could simply place the wrist straps from one pole over the top of the other pole. That will give you a better saddle to shoot off of.

[@jeremyliem7879]

Thank you!!! I was going crazy that they missed such an obvious solution.

[@samivey8416]

I made mine from dowel rods. They are meant for sitting and help on briar patches

[@johncarey4162]

Simple test, shoot a group standing freehand, shoot the next group off a monopod, then a homemade bipod, then quadsticks, then a solid tripod with a saddle or quick release lock. Watch your groups come in tighter each time. I've been shooting 40 years and never leave home without some form of support. I change what I take based on the accuracy I need for what I'm shooting on the day. Rabbits at 100 are bogpod too easy.

[@dbeardsley0]

For western or Africa hunting shooting sticks are an absolute

[@Morinehtur]

I was searching online for a stable way to use trekking poles as shooting sticks today and found an adapter from Wiser Precision - Quick-StiX Adapter 2.38 oz locks poles together. I have yet to buy them and test them. I have a health condition that causes spinal cord swelling so need good poles to help when my right leg begins to weaken. I think I will give this adapter a try. Thanks for the vid guys.

[@dillonfarmer7588]

They are incredible and worth the money. Hope you ended up with them. Made my trekking poles into shooting sticks in seconds. Used a little foam pipe insulation around where my rifle sets for protection

[@chipsterb4946]

I need trekking poles any time I’m walking on uneven surfaces so that Quick-Stix product looks just about perfect.

[@josephrogers8213]

Saplings for walking sticks shooting sticks tire tube 550 cord ect one up one down fits hand better. They are disposable and easy to replace

[@philiptrump8472]

Wiser Precision Quick-Stix on carbon trekking poles is the way to go

[@lenzadlberger]

I would suggest something like the Jakele Z4 Stick in one Moment it is a Round 1.8Meter Long Walking Stick (in German or Bavarian Bergstecken / Mountain Stick) in the next Moment it is a Quadpod with Front and Backrest for your Rifle with a little Training you can unfold them within Seconds and the Rest is Super Stable to Shoot from way more Stable then Bipods and even more then Tripods / i have Build one for my own and for my Dad out of Aluminium Profils and Wood yes not as light as the Carbon of the Blaser but not hvy at all and it has cost me something around 50€ you have to be a little bit skilled to bulid it but it was ok

[@jolier1313]

Can you guys do a podcast on hunting 101 for beginners, like where one starts, what are some important considerations, whether one should backpack or drive in, what are the seasons, what tags/permits one needs, what gear one needs, how much hunting costs, what are the best places for each game, etc. Also, can you do a 10 minute talk on the .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum calibers? Also, can you do a 10 minute talk on personal hygiene when hunting? How does one stay clean when out for a hunt for any amount of time between three days and up to two weeks? Also, my main man, Ryan Muckenhirn, always emphasizes the point of having good boots, but I haven't heard him elaborate or describe what makes a good boot. Can we have a 10 minute talk on boots, gloves, and headgear? Otherwise, keep it up! I only recently found this channel, and I've been going through the content slowly, but I thoroughly enjoy it.

[@eggbert191]

Check out Cutting the Distance podcast with Remi Warren. He goes into a lot of that stuff. Also episode 21 from vortex is all back country hunting tips. Episode 150 from vortex is all about meat care. Really great listen for new hunters.

[@WillyK51]

Those are to many questions, make a list and start each question separatelly, #1 You do not backpack on hunt till you got experince, Drive in ( unless you know the area,( I bought topo maps and targeted state land to scout, long before GPS) and use a day pack with esentials, water, space blanket, ways to light a fire, sandwitches. Camping out by yourself is cheap, I used a tent, cut my own firewood till I saw a hunter take out the front seat of his CJ5 and lay a matress, No more tent, Driving to the hunting grounds plenty fire wood for sale allong the road (In my days a cord for $4) Higene? No bathing in winter time or in desert like ares( no Water) Today you can use whipes, or a small towel to clean up, If you hunt upwind game doesn't care if you smell. Ask a question at a time and plenty readers will give their input

[@williamchristy3063]

An older hunter with one artificial knee, I have used shooting sticks for years. I would not go hunting without it! I prefer the tripod shooting stick.

[@seanmay6727]

Viper flex sticks are unreal had the primos trigger viper flex is was better and lighter aswell

[@jeremyliem7879]

You’re all missing out on the obvious solution. Put the straps of the trekking poles across each other and give it one twist, and you have instant shooting sticks.

[@bear-tv]

Quad shooting sticks are excellent for stability.

[@VortexNation]

We'll have to check those out!

[@johncox7563]

Now the vanguard bipods are light shooting sticks

[@anthonymagill3714]

Primos tripod sticks every time

[@bradbo3]

I use a walking stick that has a big v on top….I can shoot standing or shorten it for sitting. But its main purpose is for walking….only shot one deer using it as a shooting stick.

[@jackbuendgen389]

You guys really should talk about tripods. They seem really popular with target shooters

[@VortexNation]

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[@justinholman1096]

I made a set out of a set of broom handles. Cheap and very functional!

[@OnTheScout]

The shooting sling is superior in almost every way to most stick systems except for the standing shot, some sticks will aid in this but a lot of shooting sticks are sit and kneel only.

[@davidvincent5701]

A product approved by all musket hunters.

[@mdsun1]

Why not just go to the tripod? Almost everyone has one for glassing and now with the ARCA rail, it takes seconds to lock your rifle onto the rail. Plus more stable than shooting sticks.

[@codym2903]

Sometimes? I carry them always, but usually end up shooting off my pack 9 out of 10 times.

[@VortexNation]

Definitely a time and place to both - it's certainly better to have them and not need them rather than needing them and not having them.

[@MrJtin69]

Im a big adovocate of shooting sticks

[@parkerkimber2446]

Swagger Bipods.... Check them out haha

[@ShizaneD0828]

I heard a Manifest reference!

[@VortexNation]

You heard right...were you on the plane, too?

[@therrienmichael08]

PITA: Pain In The Ass

[@johncox7563]

I carry vanguard bipods

[@lawrencecardente533]

I use a crutch.

[@billbowles2380]

Wonder what all the old-timers used?

[@johncarey4162]

A tree

[@SirDadbod]

Pita look it up..OK..hahahh

[@therrienmichael08]

I used a 12 pack of toilet paper 🧻 on a table for target practice. Not stable...

[@DrLuigiPhd]

How did you go that whole episode and not talk about shooting off a tripod. You guys just came out with tripods directed at shooting this year?

[@bryanmartinez5152]

Because the talk is about shooting sticks and not tripods

[@noahbrown2961]

Swagger Bipods offers a pretty legit setup that mounts to your gun. EXTREMELY versatile and useful.

[@WillyK51]

Honestly, In 60 yrs of hunting I never needed Shooting Sitcks, For one in the evironment I have hunted most of my life 150 Yds is way out yonder, If you need to shoot further out then yes. In brush a long rifle is cumbersome, and taging allong a pair of sticks even worse, and have a steady hand and an accurate rifle that can shoot the eye of a deer at 100 yrds,( usualy much closer)

[@oscarbear7498]

Walking stick gives bonus 500 ft/sec and plus 20 agility

[@blantant]

I get quite a bit of wobble with a stick

[@VortexNation]

It's definitely important to practice getting steady. Does yours have 1 or 2 legs?

[@lanceharpham2792]

I have been filling my freezer for years with standing off hand shots. Its a skill that Americans are losing. A heavy rifle with mild recoil is the best. You can work on skill building with a pellet gun throughout the year. Having the confidence to take a swift accurate shot off hand is worth working for

[@dalemyers9045]

I've hunted that way my entire life. Started with robins and turtle doves with bb gun. Graduated to squirrels, rabbits, deer and hog in South Georgia. I hunted for me than 30 years before I ever considered a shooting stick. I took them out last year but still didn't' use them. Perhaps if I get a shot more than about 250 or so....

[@mtcoiner7994]

Ive also made a lot of off hand shots on both stationary and walking/running animals. Not everyone grew up shooting 300 days out of the year. That being said, I'm all about shooting sticks when they are available and especially for less experienced/capable shooters.

[@toaster3822]

Lol good for you. I'd rather take a steady shot than shoot off hand because of my ego 😂

[@alexneveau3072]

Pretty sure these guys are talking about taking shots hundreds of yards out across mountains and canyons out west, where you have to Acount for wind and other factors. Where I’m from I’m lucky to find a shot over 200 or even 100yards so yeah 99% of the game I’ve taken have been offhand. But no matter how good you think you are you can’t tell me when you got an animal that steps out hundreds of yards away on a mountain you’re gonna make as ethical of a shot as you would if were to be using sticks. I head shoot squirrels free hand with a .22lr on a daily basis, and shot many whitetails on a full sprint. Hunt for water fowl, rabbits. So yes I see where you’re coming from about it being a good thing to be confident in shooting your gun off hand at game within a reasonable distance. But that’s a totally different animal than taking quarter mile pokes out across canyons. That’s where a rest of some sort just might be your best bet. Especially after hiking all day. But then again I’ve never hunted out west lol or even seen a mountain with my own eyes.

[@mtcoiner7994]

Ive managed nearly a 20 year hunting career without shooting stix. I can shoot well in most situations without them. Regardless, I cant deny the benefit of shooting stick, especially for less experienced/capable shooters. My wife and kids benefits enormously from sticks as do I when I actually have the opportunity to use them. Many of the shots i have to take on public land in Montana dont afford me the time to fiddle with sticks. The difference between getting skunked and putting meat in the freezer can be a second or two. A second or two that would be spent setting up a stick and resting the rifle.

[@milleroctober1996]

Yes Mr planters carries a cane

[@tonydevich7937]

It looksbl8ke tent material

[@carterthiessen2664]

Bipods are for target rifles. Shooting sticks are for hunting rifles

[@amorton94]

All of the antelope I have shot and seen shot would disagree.

[@nmelkhunter1]

@@amorton94 I have had the same experience. 🤠

[@hughtanner208]

sticks vs tripods.......

[@danielgrubb9668]

It is painful wading through all the BS to get to the content.

[@martinbaumgardner4432]

its a 10 minute but its 20 minutes long seems like a bad start

[@VortexNation]

#10Minute-ishTalk

[@clauslauritsen9783]

World bedst schooting stik. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5K3p56jh9V6r68

[@thomaschalupa1042]

I'm glad that other speaker wasn't in this. I'd watch these podcasts more if he wasn't around. I really like your content, but he's too annoying.

[@oscarbear7498]

His voice is annoying 😂