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Gun rests in popup blinds #2036967 01/19/11 07:50 PM
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What do you guys use as a gun rest when using a popup blind? I've always just put my rifle on top of the open window fabric but just seems like there might be a better option that doesn't cost a fortune.

Anything?


Re: Gun rests in popup blinds [Re: bdjncox] #2036988 01/19/11 07:54 PM
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a cheap shooting stick..I believe you can buy one for around $10.


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Re: Gun rests in popup blinds [Re: rifleman] #2036996 01/19/11 07:55 PM
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i use a shooting stick, or i take off my stocking cap and rest the gun on that



Re: Gun rests in popup blinds [Re: redhunter] #2037015 01/19/11 07:58 PM
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I don't need one!!! I can shoot a deer from 800 yards away without any kind of rest!!


Re: Gun rests in popup blinds [Re: CzechBoy] #2037028 01/19/11 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted By: CzechBoy
I don't need one!!! I can shoot a deer from 800 yards away without any kind of rest!!
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Re: Gun rests in popup blinds [Re: CitySlickerHunter] #2037047 01/19/11 08:07 PM
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Primos stick,


Re: Gun rests in popup blinds [Re: dieselgeek] #2037061 01/19/11 08:10 PM
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^ That's what I use, a Primos Trigger Stick. I also use it for a walking stick. (that was until I got a walkin' stick) I got an orig Mono stick. I love it.




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Re: Gun rests in popup blinds [Re: Big Tony] #2037082 01/19/11 08:16 PM
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Shooting stick or I have used the chair I was sitting in.


Re: Gun rests in popup blinds [Re: Big Tony] #2037084 01/19/11 08:17 PM
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Anyone use one of those Bog Pods w/that attachment that straps the rifle to it? I thought that would be great for a kid or someone in a wheelchair.



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Re: Gun rests in popup blinds [Re: CitySlickerHunter] #2037210 01/19/11 08:47 PM
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Re: Gun rests in popup blinds [Re: jskin] #2037288 01/19/11 09:07 PM
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look at the thread in the hog and varmint section. my bros-n-law had the mono primos and could not even come close to being as steady as my stoney point stix


Re: Gun rests in popup blinds [Re: exoticbob] #2037311 01/19/11 09:14 PM
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shooting sticks,our tall byepods.


Re: Gun rests in popup blinds [Re: CitySlickerHunter] #2037349 01/19/11 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted By: CitySlickerHunter
Anyone use one of those Bog Pods w/that attachment that straps the rifle to it? I thought that would be great for a kid or someone in a wheelchair.

Primos Trigger Sticks have that.

exoticbob, do you think those legs could spread wide enough and fast enough in a pop-up? I'm not that familiar with 'em. I also use mine in my box blind for holding up the back of my rifle. It makes for a dang steady shot. In my pop-up I use 'em for Turkey. They work awesome for me.




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Re: Gun rests in popup blinds [Re: Big Tony] #2037393 01/19/11 09:33 PM
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I built a small shooting bench in ours. It's probably 2'x3' on the top and about 32" to 36" tall...I lay my gun on it with the barrell resting on the window. If something pops out, all I gotta do is roll it over and shoot...works for me (plus I can sit my binoculars and coffee on it wink )



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I drove 2 T poles in front of where we sit . Cheap and has worked great .



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Re: Gun rests in popup blinds [Re: texfork] #2037450 01/19/11 09:49 PM
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I take a 2x2x8 pine and cut into 4 ft pieces. Take a 3 inch drywall screw and screw them together 4 inches from the top. Open up and you now have shooting sticks. Cost about $2.


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Re: Gun rests in popup blinds [Re: Chuck P] #2037475 01/19/11 09:55 PM
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wife uses a two pronged shooting stick, butler creek, works as a cane...


Re: Gun rests in popup blinds [Re: Chuck P] #2037483 01/19/11 09:57 PM
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I just rest the barrel on the little cut out hole in my window...guess yall pop ups dont have that?


Re: Gun rests in popup blinds [Re: HardWired] #2037942 01/19/11 11:46 PM
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I use a Bog-Pod shooting stick either tripod or bipod. Works great!!


Re: Gun rests in popup blinds [Re: Lone Ranger] #2038126 01/20/11 12:25 AM
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When I use my pop up for rifle huntin, it's my son that is doing the shooting. I set up a metal saw horse that I bought few yrs back at one of those tool sales. It doesn't take up much room and is just about as long as one of the walls. And the legs fold up inside and has a handle for easy carrying. Think I bought it for around 5 bucks. A lot cheaper than any sticks.


Re: Gun rests in popup blinds [Re: HardWired] #2038149 01/20/11 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted By: HardWired
I just rest the barrel on the little cut out hole in my window...guess yall pop ups dont have that?


Mine would sag down way too far for that. That's why I got the stick.




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