David Hancock Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Anyone using these ? I noted Bushwear are knocking them out at £99 and they seem to be an interesting piece of kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBenelliM1 Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 I've just bought a set. I really like them so far. Near silent to deploy and well made. I walk when shooting at this time of year and I don't like lying down in sh!t to use a bipod. I got the two point support add on aswell so I can set up the rifle and still use the thermal to scan. Not the best for a heavy rifle and wouldn't leave the rifle in the support unattended but it does what I need it too very well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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1971silversurfer Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 They are good but beware after using them in the wet/snow/ice.....the plungers at the bottom of the legs will seize as there is little in the way of a seal to prevent water settling within.....my set of Primos 2 failed after 12 months however this would not stop me buying another set as i have shot many deer from them, although next time i will remember to dry them out properly and not just leave them in the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hancock Posted January 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Thanks chaps. Is the solution to spray some silicone release spray on them - as a Harris - and thus keep them maintained ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971silversurfer Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Thanks chaps. Is the solution to spray some silicone release spray on them - as a Harris - and thus keep them maintained ? A set of Primos 1's that my father has he tried that...didn't work, keep them dry and away from condensation my best advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971silversurfer Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 They are good but beware after using them in the wet/snow/ice.....the plungers at the bottom of the legs will seize as there is little in the way of a seal to prevent water settling within.....my set of Primos 2 failed after 12 months however this would not stop me buying another set as i have shot many deer from them, although next time i will remember to dry them out properly and not just leave them in the car The lower legs on my sticks were heavily glued to the collars and were obviously done so to prevent maintenance. Between the two vertical grooves on the above picture sat a white split PTFE washer which would not prevent water getting to the moving parts. The PTFE washer is shown below and was split on all three legs. When the trigger is depressed the legs move apart like below Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Miller Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 I would save your money and get a decent set of sticks like the knobloch jagd. Height adjustable and less fangled than the Primus sticks. Or quads, like the Hammond Viper sticks. I just make my own quad sticks and opt never to shoot from a seated position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montey Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 I recommend the bog pod sticks had mine for a few years now and they work realy well. I've used them for foxing rabbiting and stalking and in all weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanF Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 8 client shooters have turned up and had their Primos sticks fail in front of me. Do not rate them due to this unacceptably high failure rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Interesting to read Ian, could you elaborate on what the issues were please. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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