FALCON
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The 2 last tapes I saw, both dudes had bipods. Is this something I should consider? I will be flown in with a cub, and hunt out of the base camp with my guide with the possibilty of some overnight spike camps.
Bipod For Sheep Hunt
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Trick I Learned
Trick I Learned
Here's a trick I learned from a poster on this forum several years ago.
If you use a walking stick, slide it in the outer cross straps of your pack. Set you pack on the ground upright and extend the walking stick to the length you desire. Instant shooting tripod.
Can't say I've ever used it, but it makes sense.
-Carnivore
Trick I Learned
Here's a trick I learned from a poster on this forum several years ago.
If you use a walking stick, slide it in the outer cross straps of your pack. Set you pack on the ground upright and extend the walking stick to the length you desire. Instant shooting tripod.
Can't say I've ever used it, but it makes sense.
-Carnivore
FALCON
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bipod
bipod
Carnivore:
I use trekking poles, and I also use the Just one pack. Maybe I could rig something up. The though of packing a tripod around has never excited me, however, I want to make sure I have all the weapons necessary to make a good shot at Mr. RAM!
bipod
Carnivore:
I use trekking poles, and I also use the Just one pack. Maybe I could rig something up. The though of packing a tripod around has never excited me, however, I want to make sure I have all the weapons necessary to make a good shot at Mr. RAM!
gr8AK
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v rest
v rest
I've got a v rest that mounts nicely to my tripod. Works great and adds about 4 oz to my pack. I also shoot of my pack in the prone position.
N8
v rest
I've got a v rest that mounts nicely to my tripod. Works great and adds about 4 oz to my pack. I also shoot of my pack in the prone position.
N8
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shphtr
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rifle rest for sheep hunting
rifle rest for sheep hunting
Whatever you finally find that works for you make sure that you place the forearm of your rifle on the rest and make sure you pad the forearm from the rest o/w your point of impact will change significantly. This of course does not apply if you are using a Harris bipod (or something similar) but is in reference to a rest. I usually carry a small block of foam when hunting Asian sheep where the shooting distances are usually in the 300 to 500+yd range to use as a pad - hat, jacket, gloves, pack, etc would all surfice also - it is the isolation of the forearm from direct contact with your rest that is important.
rifle rest for sheep hunting
Whatever you finally find that works for you make sure that you place the forearm of your rifle on the rest and make sure you pad the forearm from the rest o/w your point of impact will change significantly. This of course does not apply if you are using a Harris bipod (or something similar) but is in reference to a rest. I usually carry a small block of foam when hunting Asian sheep where the shooting distances are usually in the 300 to 500+yd range to use as a pad - hat, jacket, gloves, pack, etc would all surfice also - it is the isolation of the forearm from direct contact with your rest that is important.
Boss Gobbler
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SNipe Pod
SNipe Pod
I purchased one of these and while not as handy as a Harris Bipod, it is much much lighter (only 6 0z). It snaps easily and quickly to the rifle using its adapter which attaches to the guns standard sling attachment. Runs about $100.
SNipe Pod
I purchased one of these and while not as handy as a Harris Bipod, it is much much lighter (only 6 0z). It snaps easily and quickly to the rifle using its adapter which attaches to the guns standard sling attachment. Runs about $100.
AlleninAlaska
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People need to learn how too use slings for shooting. Buy a 1" sling and practice using it. Afterall you will be taking a sling on the hunt so why pack the extra weight of a Bipod.
Daveintheburbs
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treking poles
treking poles
Put the strap of each pole over the top opf the opposite pole then cross them. Put rifle on the crossed straps.Makes a rock solid rest. Better than I can do with a sling despite decades of practice.
Dave
treking poles
Put the strap of each pole over the top opf the opposite pole then cross them. Put rifle on the crossed straps.Makes a rock solid rest. Better than I can do with a sling despite decades of practice.
Dave
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shphtr
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Snipe Pod
Snipe Pod
I carried one for years but never used it and finally retired it. As a sheep hunter I never found myself at a loss for rocks for a rest.
Snipe Pod
I carried one for years but never used it and finally retired it. As a sheep hunter I never found myself at a loss for rocks for a rest.
FALCON
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Thanks
Thanks
Guys,
Thanks for all the advice. Since every once counts, I will pratice shooting off my pack, plus my rifle wouldn'y probally fit in my Eberlee pack with a bipod on it.
Thanks
Guys,
Thanks for all the advice. Since every once counts, I will pratice shooting off my pack, plus my rifle wouldn'y probally fit in my Eberlee pack with a bipod on it.
Eberlestock pack
Eberlestock pack
Well that would have solved the issue long ago. I tried to put a bipod and rifle into the scabbard of my J104 pack and it will not fit. End of idea.
The crossed trekking pole post is a good one. Same for Allen ref. learning to use a sling.
Eberlestock pack
Well that would have solved the issue long ago. I tried to put a bipod and rifle into the scabbard of my J104 pack and it will not fit. End of idea.
The crossed trekking pole post is a good one. Same for Allen ref. learning to use a sling.
FALCON
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Pack
Pack
Bizy:
How has the pack worked for you? I bought mine a year ago, but have only used it for day hunts?
Pack
Bizy:
How has the pack worked for you? I bought mine a year ago, but have only used it for day hunts?
