huntsman Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 I have been thinking of getting a new tripod and have narrowed down the list to the stoney point polecat explorer or knobloch tripods. Both are expensive compared to the garden cane option,which I have used for the last few years. The problems I find with the green canes is firstly lack stability on hard ground e.g foresty paths and secondly they have a knack of slapping off one another at the wrong moment . I am going to continue to custmise my garden canes and improve them. But in the mean time like the idea of the telescopic ones. Any suggestions . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 I use the cheap X3M1 tripod which was only £30, they are not to bad and are very stable http://www.sportsmanguncentre.co.uk/produc...SHOOTING+STICK/ I also use the Polecat bipod sticks which are excellent. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC275 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Hi, can't really comment about the tripods as I use the bipod version but what I can say is that the Polecat (Stoney Point?) products are far superior to the Knoblock version. The rest element on the polecat is a separate unit so that downward pressure on it does not try to force the legs apart as it does in the simpler cross stick design. (I didn't explain that very well but I hope that you get the idea) If I had to replace my sticks tomorrow I would buy exactly the same again (The Stoney Point or Polecat Bipod with just one adjusting point on each leg (the version with two adjusters does go lower for sitting shots but, as the adjusters are the weak link in the product, i'll settle for as few as possible)) JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejg223 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Dave, your'e getting very posh now, just lie down in the mud on the bipod like we all do. I've got one of those telescopic tripods, they also clatter and take ages to adjust if you change from sitting to standing. It's now standing in the corner. My favourite is the long 25" bipod for prone to sitting shots. Quite good if one has very uneven ground or sideways on a bank. But not perfect either. Did you see the 4 garden pole solution? two points to lie the rifle up on? edi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moses Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 I have two stoneypoint tripods one is the explorer and the other is the expedition. They are both very good, excellent build quality, quick to deploy and they give you a good solid platform to shoot from. I would say that the expedition are slightly better than the explorer as they longer and a bit sturdier because they are only two section the explorer are three which means also you can make them smaller but, I never collapse them all the way anyway. ATB Moses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntsman Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Edi , I have no problem getting down and dirty, but there is no f...ing way I'm screwing a bipod on the stutzen!! whenever the thing arrives. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejg223 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Edi , I have no problem getting down and dirty, but there is no f...ing way I'm screwing a bipod on the stutzen!! whenever the thing arrives. Dave Ah, forgot, well practice off hand then. Or go to the IWA, you'll find something. Feel free to take my tripod. edi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menial 1 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I use trees, also good to lean against when you want a dump. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntsman Posted January 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Very nice Pete, a bit of extra care required when hunting in the woods your way then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
between the eyes Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 I use an X3M1 tripod too, infact I'm on my second one now, the first one almost died after being run over by a bus! It's been to hospital and is still alive but walks with a limp. My mate James has that one now. They're great, as solid a rest as you could wish for, but I like them because they're so light to carry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest martin Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 A couple of bits of Hazel for me,and,if you forget them in the field it doesn't matter...........martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemasis243 Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 I have tried the triple legs and found them not for me , I prefer the Knobloch adjustable 2leg Xsticks , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 I have the knobloch tripod sticks and when foxing i have found them great, BUT i was out Deer Stalking on friday, slowly making my through a small wood, we spotted a Roe doe some 60 yards in some brush, so made a step forward tried to get the sticks up, she turned and looked at me, and made off. Not the easiest thing to do one handed (keep it clean) So i have now been out this morning and bought the garden canes, my son is getting me some bicycle inner tubes, i will use two on the bottom so it dosen't click, and one on the top as a hinge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyc Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 To stop any sticks rattling together use the rubber lamb castration rings, any farm store sells them in bags of 100 for about £1. Tonyc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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