Is there a quad-stick in your future?

[Hyde Hunter]

I practice off of 3 legged sticks and it feels better, I seem to have a bit of an issue with balance now 72 years and starting to fall apart. Tried the quad sticks on this years hunt and was not stable enough and missed a few shots, I know some will say quads are more stable but with just 2 points front and back I just seems to rock back and forth.

 

[DaddyFlip]

I practice off of 3 legged sticks and it feels better, I seem to have a bit of an issue with balance now 72 years and starting to fall apart. Tried the quad sticks on this years hunt and was not stable enough and missed a few shots, I know some will say quads are more stable but with just 2 points front and back I just seems to rock back and forth.

That is by design (or happy accident) to give you control over the elevation, as if you were shooting offhand but with the added benefit of a rest. One must still maintain control over the rifle.

 

[BeeMaa]

@Hyde Hunter - Like anything else, it gets easier with proper practice.

I would not want to head out on safari with a set of quad sticks if I hadn't been practicing off them at home. This is yet another reason to take the sticks (bipod, tripod or quad) you have a home with you. You should be absolutely comfortable when taking a shot at a trophy animal where a drop of blood equals fee paid.

 

[jbirdwell]

I love my quad sticks as I'm more comfortable with the rear of the rifle supported even though there is one less leg touching the ground. But at the end of the day, use what your most accurate and comfortable with.

 

[Hyde Hunter]

The hunt this year was the first time shooting from them, that was all the PH, I think my next trip I will take my own sticks

 

[Muntjacer23]

Quad sticks are very common and popular for deer stalking here in the UK. Viperflex are probably the most used brand. They are great for being mobile and stalking an animal whilst having stable shots. Great if your walking and actively stalking an animal

 

[txtrout75218]

I took a set of quads to Africa last summer and I'm sold on them.

 

[farmer_john]

Just curious. Ehat is the typical distsnces people shoot off sticks? I have experiemce with a variety of different shooting methofs but that is one ive never used.

 

[BeeMaa]

Just curious. Ehat is the typical distsnces people shoot off sticks? I have experiemce with a variety of different shooting methofs but that is one ive never used.

It depends is the short answer.

A PH isn’t likely to green light a 300 yard shot on a game animal unless some special circumstances allow it. Typical ranges will depend on the game animal and terrain but would be around 100 yards for many shots. The closer the better.

That being said, shots to 300 yards from sticks are easily achievable with proper training and practice. I will not argue whether tripod or quad sticks are better, but I personally prefer quad sticks.

What’s not debatable is that any additional support such as using sticks or improvised rests will make more accurate and longer shots possible than being unsupported.

 

[Surgeon1]

Used my PHs Blaser 2 sticks on multiple species in Uganda last year. Much better than 4 Stable or Viper sticks! Previously I used ASC tripods a lot.
Not a Blaser fan, (own a beautiful R8 in 375/300 barrels and other than the wood and accuracy it does nothing for me) but Blaser makes a great shooting stick IMHO.

 

[coreydb]

I've been using quad sticks for the last three years but only in certain environments and with certain shots.

 

[BeeMaa]

Not a Blaser fan, (own a beautiful R8 in 375/300 barrels and other than the wood and accuracy it does nothing for me) but Blaser makes a great shooting stick IMHO.

So other than being beautiful and accurate, Blaser does nothing for you. I'm trying to wrap my head around this.

 

[D.L.W.]

So other than being beautiful and accurate, Blaser does nothing for you. I'm trying to wrap my head around this.

Where can you purchase viper pro sticks in U.S?

 

[BeeMaa]

Where can you purchase viper pro sticks in U.S?

Viper-Flex

 

[Reckoner]

Have recently spent sometime with a set of the Blasers and a set of Viperflex Pro to Go.

The ability of the Blaser front rest to swivel is a nice feature. Not that crazy about the twist locks on the legs. Overall the Blasers are good but seem to have a couple cons.

The Viperflex legs are a bit easier to adjust but to be fair neither is super fast to adjust in the field if you need to make a real quick shot. Overall though the Viperflex have a stronger build and I'm a bit more confident in their durability.

Tried the fifth leg on both. The Viperflex clips right in and doesn't get in the way while carrying around while the Blaser seems like it was designed as an afterthought.

The Pro to Go can break down for travel which is a nice feature.

On a rugged hunt I'd take the Viperflex as I think they're a bit more dependable.

 

[Rafiki]

Have recently spent sometime with a set of the Blasers and a set of Viperflex Pro to Go.

The ability of the Blaser front rest to swivel is a nice feature. Not that crazy about the twist locks on the legs. Overall the Blasers are good but seem to have a couple cons.

The Viperflex legs are a bit easier to adjust but to be fair neither is super fast to adjust in the field if you need to make a real quick shot. Overall though the Viperflex have a stronger build and I'm a bit more confident in their durability.

Tried the fifth leg on both. The Viperflex clips right in and doesn't get in the way while carrying around while the Blaser seems like it was designed as an afterthought.

The Pro to Go can break down for travel which is a nice feature.

On a rugged hunt I'd take the Viperflex as I think they're a bit more dependable.

As an alternative people could learn to shoot.

 

[375Fox]

As an alternative people could learn to shoot.

I find people that make these type of statements are usually proven wrong at range very quickly and have a wounded animal count that goes against their claim. What’s your African hunting experience? One trip? Quad sticks greatly reduce wounding rates. Especially areas where shots greater than 100 and 200 yards are the norm.

 

[Rafiki]

I find people that make these type of statements are usually proven wrong at range very quickly and have a wounded animal count that goes against their claim. What’s your African hunting experience? One trip? Quad sticks greatly reduce wounding rates. Especially areas where shots greater than 100 and 200 yards are the norm.

You could read my reports if your curious enough.

 

[375Fox]

You could read my reports if your curious enough.

Two. My mistake. You might see the value if you hunt in some different areas.

 

[Rafiki]

Two. My mistake. You might see the value if you hunt in some different areas.

Back again in October for buffalo and Warthog; TZ again, different area but that hasn't been settled yet. Wherever that is it will be open sights, no sticks of any sort (if at all possible). I realize that is not the norm anymore. I didn't mean to upset anyone.