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Homebrew bi-pods or shooting sticks
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 9:05 am
by 1Shooter
I'd like to make a set of shooting sticks that attach to my gun but still want to be able to use the swivel for a sling. Has anybody done this? Pics would be good here too!

Re: Homebrew bi-pods or shooting sticks
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 12:33 pm
by Coyotehunter
just punch in another stud on the forestock. just cost a couple of bucks for another one. mount the bipod to one and the sling to the other. Harris bipods have a sling attach point as well.
Re: Homebrew bi-pods or shooting sticks
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 12:48 pm
by rorycoyote
i have never made any that attach to the gun, but i have made several sets of shooting stix. i use 2 3/4in dowel rods and put a bolt in them about 4in down from the top. on the bottom i cut the heads off of a couple of nails then drill holes and glue them into the end. next get some spray paint and make them camo. the nail sticking out the end will stick in about anything but granite.
Re: Homebrew bi-pods or shooting sticks
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 3:43 pm
by bucksnbears
rorycoyote wrote:i have never made any that attach to the gun, but i have made several sets of shooting stix. i use 2 3/4in dowel rods and put a bolt in them about 4in down from the top. on the bottom i cut the heads off of a couple of nails then drill holes and glue them into the end. next get some spray paint and make them camo. the nail sticking out the end will stick in about anything but granite.
yep, thats kinda how i do it also. if you want to attach it to the gun, screw a piece of innertube rubber two the top and stretch it over the barrel-forarm. not real transportable but works in certain conditions
Re: Homebrew bi-pods or shooting sticks
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 4:39 pm
by Optimax90
I second that thought coyotehunter! One thing that I've learned about hunting in general, no matter what kind of hunting you do. By the time you put in all the time and effort, then remodify your first attempt to save a buck, might just as well bought yourself what you wanted in the first place
When it comes to having the right gear in the feild, it makes a world of difference. I value the time I get in the feild, and don't want to miss out on even one chance at a critter, because I tried to save a buck

I don't have unlimited funds by any means, but small things like a good bi-pod (Harris, IMO) are worth a little extra money
Re: Homebrew bi-pods or shooting sticks
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 2:01 pm
by Coyotehunter
Optimax90 wrote:I second that thought coyotehunter! One thing that I've learned about hunting in general, no matter what kind of hunting you do. By the time you put in all the time and effort, then remodify your first attempt to save a buck, might just as well bought yourself what you wanted in the first place
When it comes to having the right gear in the feild, it makes a world of difference. I value the time I get in the feild, and don't want to miss out on even one chance at a critter, because I tried to save a buck

I don't have unlimited funds by any means, but small things like a good bi-pod (Harris, IMO) are worth a little extra money
good post
Re: Homebrew bi-pods or shooting sticks
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 4:55 pm
by Prairie Ghost
Well put!
Re: Homebrew bi-pods or shooting sticks
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 6:29 pm
by Optimax90
Thanks Guys: It took me awhile to come to the realization, that you are only as good as your equipment

Re: Homebrew bi-pods or shooting sticks
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 3:54 pm
by Coyotehunter
well at least if you have good equipment you can not blame it. It is all on you buddy at that point.
Re: Homebrew bi-pods or shooting sticks
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:03 am
by Prairie Ghost
Ya just listen to Chris and Levi for an hour about there stands for the day!!!

Re: Homebrew bi-pods or shooting sticks
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:51 am
by LeviM
Prairie Ghost wrote:Ya just listen to Chris and Levi for an hour about there stands for the day!!!

LMFAO
We could right a comedy book thats for sure