Shooting sticks or bipods?

I have a bipod but I would like to try the shooting sticks. The bipod I have was like $70 and I have only used it a couple of times, last time it pulled out my sling swivel. Lucky I caught my gun as it was falling off of my shoulder. Anyone else ever have that happen?
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i use both, depending on what i am hunting, or the type of target shooting I am doing. I just recently purchased a mono pod/walking stick that works really well. and i have never had a bipood pull out any of my swivels.
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I don't personally care for the bipod because of the weight and walking in brush, etc. I try to always use a sitting postion if possible. I have found it to be much steadier for me. If that is not possible, a lightweight walking stick works great.
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Hiker
I've been using Stoney Point Shooting sticks for a few years now and love them. Now when that muley gets out there 300 yards and looks back, he's in trouble.
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I also use both. The bipods to be steadier especially from the pron position. They do add weight. One thing that works well is to deploy the legs (not extending them but just pulling them down) before shooting off-hand really helps. It moves some weight back from the muzzle making it easier to hold the gun steady.

Bipods also don't work well when using a scabbard.
I have never had sling I-let problems.
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FastGM3
"Hiker" wrote:I have been using a Stoney Point bi pod for a few years now and really like it, especially in open sage.
"Hiker" wrote:I've been using Stoney Point Shooting sticks for a few years now and love them. Now when that muley gets out there 300 yards and looks back, he's in trouble.
 OK Hiker, I was wondering which I should buy stick or bipod. So I came here for suggestions. You make two different suggestions, in two different subjects.

Outside of calling you a Stoney Point sales rep I have to tell you, you have me confused. I'm sure you may have both (Stick and Bi-Pod) but what do you really prefer or do they each really have their own place for a particular hunt?

I have read and respected many of your post but the two different answers from you, have me wondering what is going on.

I'm a Mule Deer hunter and if I were to make my first purchase on a cheater/helper for my shots, what would you or anyone recommend I buy/try "first" the stick or the bi pod. (???)

Many advanced thanks, and hopefully no hard feelings from Hiker!
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ridgetop
I use shooting sticks and love them
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I use Predator Sniper Styx for coyotes. They are pretty close to Stoney Points but the Predators are one piece and come in Mossy Oak Brush camo. They ran me about $40 and I love them.
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oakbrush
I use the snipe pod.

works really well. I like the fact that it just snaps on when I need it.

Here's a link.

https://host168.ipowerweb.com/~snipepod/index2.html

oakbrush
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Hiker
Hiker wrote:
I have been using a Stoney Point bi pod for a few years now and really like it, especially in open sage.


Hiker wrote:
I've been using Stoney Point Shooting sticks for a few years now and love them. Now when that muley gets out there 300 yards and looks back, he's in trouble.
FastGM3,
I'm sorry for calling them a Bi-Pod because they're not. They're shooting sticks.....they have two legs and can reach to a height of 60+''. I personally like the thicker, Stoney Point style.
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FastGM3
"Hiker" wrote:

FastGM3,
I'm sorry for calling them a Bi-Pod because they're not. They're shooting sticks.....they have two legs and can reach to a height of 60+''. I personally like the thicker, Stoney Point style.
 Thanks Hiker for the clarification, I didn't mean to put you on the spot and I really do appreciate your comments.

I think I like the idea of a walking stick with the ability to double as a shooting stick, compared to something mounted on my rifle like a bi-pod. As long as i don't forget it laying somewhere preferably after a kill (like I do a putter on a green.) ;-)

Some of the sticks look like nothing more than cheap tent poles. I would think the telescoping type of poles are a bit more sturdy. Can anyone confirm or deny this observation or throw in a few pros and cons about either a telescoping or tent pole type stick.

Thanks
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Nevadahunter
shooting stix! :333 :222
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hound_hunter
Trees n' knees [-o<
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Shooting sticks, hands down. A bipod will change how your gun shoots because it adds significant weight to your barrel. Also, you don't always want the bipod on your rifle. I've used shooting sticks for several years now, and I wouldn't trade em for any other system. They're light, they compact, they're steady, and they can fit any height, whether you're laying down or kneeling.
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Hunter292
I use only shooting sticks I dont care for the bipods I use the shooting sticks for everything I hunt well as far as big game and coyotes.
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killerbee
i have them both and like them both but i probably lean to the bipod, ive never had it have a negative impact on my shooting, i use the Harris bi-pod, but it's more convineint and faster in my op.
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