Primos Trigger Stick Gen3 Bipod modifications

[dennisu]

Looking to start shooting Hunter class field target and purchased a Primos Trigger Stick Gen3 Bipod Camo 18-30". Seems to work ok, maybe a bit wobbly or just me getting used to it. Wondering if there were any modifications folks have made to make it more stable or easier to shoot field target with. Any real world experience, tips on using the sticks effectively or pictures would be greatly appreciated. Here is the link to what I have:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071FG8Z32/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_H3ET0PE82VHXARTH2BNY?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks!

 

[Solo1]

I find having something on the gun that you can pull into the stix with your finger then pulling back snugly to your shoulder seems to work best for me. This will also let you hold the gun with the butt on your leg to reload if shooting single shot. Hope this helps but it does take a bit to get used to it

 

[wimpanzee]

I have those sticks, and I've been considering taking it for turkey and deer, from my ground blind. Squirrel hunting for me usually means up in the trees, so bipods are less useful there.

That said, I've had great success shooting small groups in my back yard from my hunting chair and .22s. The best and most stable config is when I can angle the bipod towards me, and use the front pic rail on my taipan to lock against it.

With my revere, I can rest the forestock on it, and grip the bipods with a couple fingers, and get a pretty steady hold. 

I can't quite get the same stability as resting on a sandbag on my folding table, but it is still a lot better than just trying to use my knee.

One thing I do like about those sticks, is the flexibility in arranging them, from the fold out to the individual height, tilt, and swivel, it is pretty easy to get a decently stable hold from a lot of different positions, using only one hand to do it.

 

[Aimright]

You can slightly tighten the two bolts in the head to reduce the head wobble a bit. I also tie a length of parachute cord at the bottom to limit leg separation. Sometimes I will use the cord to step on to hold the legs down while I adjust the height. 

 

[OkAirgunner]

I really like mine, but like you there was just so much movement. So I tried this. You may notice that there is a drill bit broken off, there are actually 2. I do not know what is in there but it is hard. I got lucky that I did not screw up legs locking mechanism. I would consider putting something on the top to stop the legs and grip from moving.

 

[dennisu]

Thanks everyone for the input. I’m going to see how the above suggestions work out for me as I get more experience shooting hunter class.

 

[Sky King]

Looking to start shooting Hunter class field target and purchased a Primos Trigger Stick Gen3 Bipod Camo 18-30". Seems to work ok, maybe a bit wobbly or just me getting used to it. Wondering if there were any modifications folks have made to make it more stable or easier to shoot field target with. Any real world experience, tips on using the sticks effectively or pictures would be greatly appreciated. Here is the link to what I have:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071FG8Z32/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_H3ET0PE82VHXARTH2BNY?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks!

It's really too wobbly and unstable at the head to use. I'm going to return mine and I'm looking for someone to suggest a rocksolid stable solution

 

[scotton]

The bog pod is more stable than the trigger sticks, like night and day. The downside is it takes longer to adjust the legs, but I'll live with that for the stability.
I think the current ones are called Bog Havoc. The key is to get the ones where the legs are geared, that's where the stability comes from. Basically, if you move one leg 6 inches, the other leg also moves 6 inches.
Looks like they offer another version called the Adrenaline that has easier to use leg locks instead of screw out leg locks. If I was buying one today for FT, that's the one I would get.

 

[oaks1450]

I eventually stopped using the trigger stix because of the uphill shots my local events provide and started using the Bog Adrenaline.

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bog-adrenaline-switcheroo-bipod

 

[Pea-shooter O.G.]

I used 3M dual lock and some plastic I had laying around. It's been super stable.

 

[Pea-shooter O.G.]

But, you can simply lash a large width zip tie around the base. I have helped 2 people with the zip tie method at matches this summer. I could not just sit there and watch them fight the floppy trigger sticks any longer. If it was a GP, I might not have said anything, but a local match, I'm all for good sportsmanship!
The picture below is with the zip tie in place, but since mine has the plastic spacers, I can't show the exact zip tie placement, but you get the idea.

 

[rob_g]

I had a plate laser cut and clamped it to the legs with 5/8" clamps to keep the plate from sliding while still allowing me to adjust height. With the plate snugged up tight to the head it keeps the head from wanting to cock just as I shoot. A simple plate with drilled holes will work also.

 

[Podna]

My solution to the “wobble”. Similar to Pea-Shooter’s.

 

[JohnTaylor]

Quick and simple…works for me. John

 

[cavedweller]

You can slightly tighten the two bolts in the head to reduce the head wobble a bit. I also tie a length of parachute cord at the bottom to limit leg separation. Sometimes I will use the cord to step on to hold the legs down while I adjust the height.


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Clever

 

[cavedweller]

My solution to the “wobble”. Similar to Pea-Shooter’s.View attachment 391374

Why didn’t I think of this