Bi-pod Help
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Bi-pod Help
I have never used a bi-pod or even examined one up close but I am considering one for my Excalibur. I know I have seen some on the site but can't remember who had them. I would want one that would bolt right on & allow me to use a sling. Can anyone give me pro's & con's and suggestions? Would appreciate any help.
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Re: Bi-pod Help
I would consider a monopod long before I tried a bipod on a crossbow, it is tough to find anything that fits because the stock on the Excalibur is so robust.
If you are looking to steady the bow at the base of a tree you may want to have a look at this:
http://www.slingstix.com/
I have had this in my hands, to me it is ideal for a crossbow, once you deploy the legs they just jump right in to position, half the price of a good bi-pod too.
If you are looking to steady the bow at the base of a tree you may want to have a look at this:
http://www.slingstix.com/
I have had this in my hands, to me it is ideal for a crossbow, once you deploy the legs they just jump right in to position, half the price of a good bi-pod too.
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A bowhunter with a passion for shooting firearms.
WMU 91
Boo string
Re: Bi-pod Help
I use the Primos Trigger stick in mono. It's easier to get it to the right height fast. I also found a way to strap it on to my front sling attachment so it is more in a ready position while I'm waiting.
I haven't had much problem holding it still. I have held it on some deer that I let go. I like it because if you want to move with a walking deer the V swivels and you can just lean forward or backward for slight variations in elevation. The adjustment is up near the top where you would be holding your crossbow anyway and not lower on the leg, so there is minimal movement. I just thread the rubber strap (that would normally go over a gun barrel) through the slot in the sling swivel and secure it.
I had lots of time to sit and ponder this rig.
I haven't had much problem holding it still. I have held it on some deer that I let go. I like it because if you want to move with a walking deer the V swivels and you can just lean forward or backward for slight variations in elevation. The adjustment is up near the top where you would be holding your crossbow anyway and not lower on the leg, so there is minimal movement. I just thread the rubber strap (that would normally go over a gun barrel) through the slot in the sling swivel and secure it.
I had lots of time to sit and ponder this rig.
Laura
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Re: Bi-pod Help
lscha wrote:I use the Primos Trigger stick in mono. It's easier to get it to the right height fast. I also found a way to strap it on to my front sling attachment so it is more in a ready position while I'm waiting.
I haven't had much problem holding it still. I have held it on some deer that I let go. I like it because if you want to move with a walking deer the V swivels and you can just lean forward or backward for slight variations in elevation. The adjustment is up near the top where you would be holding your crossbow anyway and not lower on the leg, so there is minimal movement. I just thread the rubber strap (that would normally go over a gun barrel) through the slot in the sling swivel and secure it.
I had lots of time to sit and ponder this rig.
X2
Works GREAT
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Excal Phoenix
VariZone
GT II's w/ brass inserts
SlickTrick 125's
STS
Boo String
Double Bull DarkHorse
Excal Phoenix
VariZone
GT II's w/ brass inserts
SlickTrick 125's
STS
Boo String
Double Bull DarkHorse
Re: Bi-pod Help
I haven't gotten good results using a mono-pod but this has only been with my two Ruger hunting revolvers not with a CB or even a rifle for that matter. For this my first season CB hunting I made a bi-pod by band sawing a sapling down the middle, used a small bolt with washers and a wing nut for the pivot point. A string near the bottom of the legs allowed me to make some height adjustments. As luck would have it with the deer I shot this season I had to lift the CB off the rest in order to take the deer.
I'll be watching this thread as I think I would like a bi-pod with adjusable legs and a rotating yoke.
Take care...
I'll be watching this thread as I think I would like a bi-pod with adjusable legs and a rotating yoke.
Take care...
Re: Bi-pod Help
This is what I'll be using next year ; have Mono now & love it, but this would be steadier I believe
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product. ... ductDetail
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product. ... ductDetail
AKA-ChoctawBusGuy
Excal Phoenix
VariZone
GT II's w/ brass inserts
SlickTrick 125's
STS
Boo String
Double Bull DarkHorse
Excal Phoenix
VariZone
GT II's w/ brass inserts
SlickTrick 125's
STS
Boo String
Double Bull DarkHorse
Re: Bi-pod Help
Oh sure, Pyd!! Thanks! Here we go again!!!!!!!!!!
Laura
Vixen II/Optimizer/RamCats/NGSS
Camx
Boo strings, top mounts
[url]http://www.michigancrossbowfederation.org[/url]
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Michigan-Crossbow-Federation/122974954384381
Vixen II/Optimizer/RamCats/NGSS
Camx
Boo strings, top mounts
[url]http://www.michigancrossbowfederation.org[/url]
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Michigan-Crossbow-Federation/122974954384381
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Re: Bi-pod Help
LAURA!lscha wrote:Oh sure, Pyd!! Thanks! Here we go again!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Bi-pod Help
Which length do you use?lscha wrote:I use the Primos Trigger stick in mono. It's easier to get it to the right height fast. I also found a way to strap it on to my front sling attachment so it is more in a ready position while I'm waiting.
I haven't had much problem holding it still. I have held it on some deer that I let go. I like it because if you want to move with a walking deer the V swivels and you can just lean forward or backward for slight variations in elevation. The adjustment is up near the top where you would be holding your crossbow anyway and not lower on the leg, so there is minimal movement. I just thread the rubber strap (that would normally go over a gun barrel) through the slot in the sling swivel and secure it.
I had lots of time to sit and ponder this rig.
exocet 175
varizone
Flemish Dyna Flight
Fire bolts
150 gr bolt cutters
varizone
Flemish Dyna Flight
Fire bolts
150 gr bolt cutters
Re: Bi-pod Help
I have several, either purchased or made from camera tripod, however, find the Horton Knee Pod very useful...from a sitting position....like tree stand or ground blind.
Vortex, Phoenix, single-shot rifles and handguns.
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Incurable tinkerer.
Why hunt? Simple, it's BASIC. Why breath?!
Re: Bi-pod Help
I use the 3 section, 64". Sitting will be as low to the ground as I will hunt.bullfood wrote: Which length do you use?
Laura
Vixen II/Optimizer/RamCats/NGSS
Camx
Boo strings, top mounts
[url]http://www.michigancrossbowfederation.org[/url]
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Michigan-Crossbow-Federation/122974954384381
Vixen II/Optimizer/RamCats/NGSS
Camx
Boo strings, top mounts
[url]http://www.michigancrossbowfederation.org[/url]
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Michigan-Crossbow-Federation/122974954384381
Re: Bi-pod Help
I use this one: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?p ... 49#enlarge
I can switch it from crossbow to to crossbow and also to rifles by buying additional attachment gizmos. It is quick to attached/detach, you can swivel the bow or rifle side to side plus cant it up or down Legs extend to whatever length you need even if ground is uneven!
I can switch it from crossbow to to crossbow and also to rifles by buying additional attachment gizmos. It is quick to attached/detach, you can swivel the bow or rifle side to side plus cant it up or down Legs extend to whatever length you need even if ground is uneven!
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Re: Bi-pod Help
Thanks for all the helpful input!!!
Re: Bi-pod Help
Most of the stock mounted bi-pods I have seen are for prone shooting and don't adjust very high.
Scott
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Take a kid hunting
They don't remember their best day of watching TV
Excalibur Equinox
TruGlo Red/Green Dot
NGSS Absorber by NewGuy
Custom strings by BOO
Groundpounder Top Mount
ACF Member - 2011