For those that use a pod or stick for a rest when hunting is a one leg/stick okay or do you recommend a two leg stick for a rest. Will a one pole pod work as good. I have a chance to pick one up.

I like the two legs better

Anything is better than nothing. I always hunt squirrel with a walking stick about 6" taller than I am and use it for a rest. Works well and makes uneven ground and ditches easier to get around.

I think it depends on your style of hinting on what's best for you. Weight and easof packing most important or want the best rest avaliable. There are a lot of factors.

I personally didn't see much advantage in one leg, two is much better if it works for ur shooting situation

Vangaurd scout I have a chance to get for a few $'s. It is a mono stick and I would guess a two or three leg rest would be better but the mono I was wondering if it is okay and can rest fine without moving around while sighting in on a big game animal.

depends, one stick is fine most of the time, easy and fast, if you have the time, especially for long distances, two is better....I made a two stick bipod out of two old arrows tied together so that you could use it sitting, or flip it around for prone..

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Snowy, Check out the 2 leg adjustable from Cabelas/ Bass Pro. I have one I’ve used for over 20 years and picked up one for my wife last year. About 40 bucks, durable and doubles as a walking stick. Eric

Mono pods are better then offhand, good for quicker shots especially if you have the chance to need to move around
Prefer a double bipod , but built a set of euro style quad sticks after seeing some of my friends across the ponds set up... gives you a rear support as well as the front for when you need a steadier shot though you can always just keep the back set folded




Takes all of 10min with a drill to make a set

Wolfie, Give us the breakdown on how to build a set. Those look really lightweight and steady. Thanks, Eric

Snowy, get ahold of Vern Howey. He makes some of the best shootin stick there are! P.M. me if you want his number.

Here's a old post on the matter I did a while back , hope it helps

https://trapperman.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/8140765/made-some-quad-shooting-sticks

Happy to answer any more questions if this doesn't

Mine a set of pole cat shooting sticks I got in Lima Ohio at a nta Convention.
Been a few deer made dead off em

In addition to shooting sticks, you may want to look at barricade bags like the PRS guys use. Throw one of those down on just about anything and bang away. Or use your rifle sling.

WD, what length sticks are those, 4’?

Some great advice and products I appreciate your views and choices. I might consider adding on the to of my hiking pole to be a shooting mono stick as well. I always use a pole when hunting or being in the high country for many reasons. You have to pack light in this country so I will see if I can figure out a way to attach a V/Notch on top of stick for that purpose and it maybe one less then I need to pack in miles.

I will contemplate my options. Mono would not be as steady as two or three legs that is understandable.

everything starts with a sling for me , you can get a LOT of Stability out of a sling and they are light , easy to carry , easy to keep with the gun

https://store.rwvaappleseed.com/page13.html

I like two sticks, very stable. Used them for the kids for years

Harris Bipod, I don't take it off the rifle very often at all. The one I have is right height for me for prone or sitting shots.

Snowy,
I've used a set of these for 30+ years of hunting in the west.

https://chuckhawks.com/steady_stix.htm

Light weight. You can adjust height by simply adjusting the width of the legs. I did have to replace the shock cord once, but when not in use I do not fold up for storage. I carry these in my hand when hunting, but also keep a short bipod attached to the rifle for prone shots when available.