really struggle with anxiety and can't aim worth crap (my bolts don't bullseye, the grouping does though) bought this over the deathgrip because of it's adaptability...it was a good purchase (250 canadian is damn high, though)... the one aspect i find lacking is the availability of accessories...you really could corner the market on this if you added versatility to it's uses... here are some suggestions: 1> have an accessories bag hang down the centre for easy access and additional weight for stability... 2> various types of feet for different climates (snow show for winter) 3> different attachable mounts...such as a 1'x1' plate for a bipod base 4> adaptable bino mount for almost all binos... 5> lamp mount to light the camp site... 6> have a miniature version made for cameras, lying prone
I watched your older review this year and bought the gen 3. Could not have been happier. Using them I got 2 mule deer doe's after Thanksgiving and there is no way I would have taken the second without them.
I like the idea of it being completely detachable. What they need to do is have a second index point where you can snap the thread piece or the Y-yoke into when not in use.
been using the gen 2 for about a year or so. heard about the locking leg part and bought the gen 3. Just received my gen 3 and it's not what I expected. Wish I would have watched one of these videos before ordering as I misunderstood the locking leg feature. My biggest issue with these is that if you have the legs spread out wide and are on uneven terrain (like sitting down on the ground), they just drop/fold up on you. They need to make each leg lock individually at whatever angle you want.
The only problem I had was in cold weather the legs seem to stick and not fully extend....I did leave it in the back of my truck overnight....I don't think they like cold weather...a little below zero!!!!!
I'm going to wood sticks. My BogPod sucks. These telescoping aluminum legs are not rigid enough and clamps are unreliable. Primos might be better but I'm done with gadgetry. Good ole wooden sticks have been time tested and legs will never collapse on you.
I would love to have a new one. The first ones I purchased seized up and the legs would not extend. what's to say these expensive new ones will do any better?
howdy from Sacramento. thanks for the review. i have the gen 2 as a platform for shooting ground squirrels here in NorCal. it adjusts perfectly from sitting on a bucket to standing, but then I'm not really having to swivel quickly in either position. even so, I'll have to check out the gen 3s.
You said that they are the TALL version - Whats the difference with the short? Now I know one is obviously shorter than the other but can you use the TALL version cote hunting in the sitting position?
For moving around these are hard to beat. There are others that clamp and hold the rifle like my reaper rest, they are significantly heavier and designed for more static postions. Plus the ability to auto adjust to uneven surfaces with just a pull of the trigger is awesome, most others use a traditional style tripods that must be adjusted one leg at a time.
Would the gen3 sticks with the reaper head be a good fit or are the gen 3 sticks sturdy enough to accomodate this for the ultimate. I want light weight but I want sturdy as well with my reaper head. It looks like the slik sticks are too heavy to be carrying around all of the time but I am not sure of this. I am looking for feed back please help, Thanks Randy
Hello there, could you please be more specific about the kind of smooth surface where the Gen 2 tripod can slide open? Unless someone is using them on top of frozen or very wet paved surface (like the one where you are doing your review), I don't think it will slide down on grass, ground or even rocky terrain...
Hello sir. Have a question know it's not. near as good as your scopes. But what do you think about the sightmark photon either 4 or 6 power series digitial scopes ?? Looking at them and seems to be better than most in 4 to 6 hundred dollar range ? Thanks in advance
Lone Star Boars thanks for answear ! I'll be looking forward to what you think about them and Wich power you think is best or how it compares to say atn 2
+John Viola yes I use it on the range or when I'm hunting from a static portion, but 99% of the time I'm moving and covering ground so the trigger sticks fit that better.
These shooting sticks will work well for the first year or so, but if you encounter any sort of dust in your hunting environment,,,,,,the legs will fail to retract and then the sticks are useless!!!! I did contact primos on this via email and did not receive a response from them on this as I requested three replacement legs. Seems this is a known problem so I would not waste my money on these unless you live in a area that does not have any type of dust. Biggest disappointment was not even receiving a response to my email.
Greetings from San Diego, Ca. I have never hunted before but my son and I are very interested. Todd, can you recommend any places to hunt hogs for a newbie within the southwestern region?
+Jeff Gibson most of these are people leaving them in truck beds 24/7. I have two sets that won't open without me pulling on the legs, one filled with sand in a flood the other set is 4 years old.
Lone Star Boars Hi Todd could you tell me if the legs when fully extended will hold a scoped AR? Quite heavy so I’m hoping this will be strong enough for me thanks so much
really struggle with anxiety and can't aim worth crap (my bolts don't bullseye, the grouping does though)
bought this over the deathgrip because of it's adaptability...it was a good purchase (250 canadian is damn high, though)...
the one aspect i find lacking is the availability of accessories...you really could corner the market on this if you added versatility to it's uses...
here are some suggestions:
1> have an accessories bag hang down the centre for easy access and additional weight for stability...
2> various types of feet for different climates (snow show for winter)
3> different attachable mounts...such as a 1'x1' plate for a bipod base
4> adaptable bino mount for almost all binos...
5> lamp mount to light the camp site...
6> have a miniature version made for cameras, lying prone
You just leave the threaded adaptor plate attached to your camera/spotting scope. That's what we do in photo/video with quick-lock plates.
I watched your older review this year and bought the gen 3. Could not have been happier. Using them I got 2 mule deer doe's after Thanksgiving and there is no way I would have taken the second without them.
Always nice to have insight of someone who has put the product
through the paces. Thanks!
Primos trigger sticks are the best thing since sliced bread. I've had mine for years .
I like the idea of it being completely detachable. What they need to do is have a second index point where you can snap the thread piece or the Y-yoke into when not in use.
been using the gen 2 for about a year or so. heard about the locking leg part and bought the gen 3. Just received my gen 3 and it's not what I expected. Wish I would have watched one of these videos before ordering as I misunderstood the locking leg feature. My biggest issue with these is that if you have the legs spread out wide and are on uneven terrain (like sitting down on the ground), they just drop/fold up on you. They need to make each leg lock individually at whatever angle you want.
Really useful poop on the new sticks. Thanks for sharing you experience.
After using them with Todd one time I immediately went a bought a set, WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Why not make the camerascrew the screw that holds the yoke. No adaper needed. You can use what ever gear you whant with no loose gear at all.
The Gen III does look to be quite-a-bit better to me also. Happy New Year Todd & Family.
The only problem I had was in cold weather the legs seem to stick and not fully extend....I did leave it in the back of my truck overnight....I don't think they like cold weather...a little below zero!!!!!
rad looking three wheeler you have there. Blue pedals are a plus! Good review. Hope you're having a good week.
I'm going to wood sticks. My BogPod sucks. These telescoping aluminum legs are not rigid enough and clamps are unreliable. Primos might be better but I'm done with gadgetry. Good ole wooden sticks have been time tested and legs will never collapse on you.
Leave the spotting scope/camera adapter attached to the scope or camera. Buy an extra and have one permanently attached to each device.
+anthony Landino yea that would be great but I have those for my real tripods.
I have the mono stick. Do you know if there is a way to change it to a tripod without buying the trigger base part again? Thanks
Beautiful review!
I would love to have a new one. The first ones I purchased seized up and the legs would not extend. what's to say these expensive new ones will do any better?
howdy from Sacramento. thanks for the review. i have the gen 2 as a platform for shooting ground squirrels here in NorCal. it adjusts perfectly from sitting on a bucket to standing, but then I'm not really having to swivel quickly in either position. even so, I'll have to check out the gen 3s.
Attach the piece to your spotting scope, purchase others for your binoculars and camera.
in practice there is no difference. and the problem with the previous model is the same. light on the head. not worth it. Pozdrawiam Darz Bór 🐗
I like my gen 2 I like the idea that I can’t squeeze the trigger & drop the legs by accident when in the aim missing the target
3rd Gen is way better at least that is my opinion and 99.9% of the people who have used them with me. Still have a Gen 2 people fight not to use it.
What camera did you shoot this video with?
It looks great...
You said that they are the TALL version - Whats the difference with the short? Now I know one is obviously shorter than the other but can you use the TALL version cote hunting in the sitting position?
Sir,... try some lubrication. Hello...
Thanks will have to get the gen 3 I do like the gen 2 but like you said the will collapse onyou
I was just going to ask you what type sticks you preferred.
For moving around these are hard to beat. There are others that clamp and hold the rifle like my reaper rest, they are significantly heavier and designed for more static postions. Plus the ability to auto adjust to uneven surfaces with just a pull of the trigger is awesome, most others use a traditional style tripods that must be adjusted one leg at a time.
Would the gen3 sticks with the reaper head be a good fit or are the gen 3 sticks sturdy enough to accomodate this for the ultimate. I want light weight but I want sturdy as well with my reaper head. It looks like the slik sticks are too heavy to be carrying around all of the time but I am not sure of this. I am looking for feed back please help, Thanks Randy
I do not know I don’t want anything holding my rifle in just slows you down.
Hello there, could you please be more specific about the kind of smooth surface where the Gen 2 tripod can slide open? Unless someone is using them on top of frozen or very wet paved surface (like the one where you are doing your review), I don't think it will slide down on grass, ground or even rocky terrain...
If you have to go lower, does the stop of the legangle prevent or interfere with that?
No and you can still fold them out with a simple twist.
Good comparo vid, T.
Hello sir. Have a question know it's not. near as good as your scopes. But what do you think about the sightmark photon either 4 or 6 power series digitial scopes ?? Looking at them and seems to be better than most in 4 to 6 hundred dollar range ? Thanks in advance
+Larry Alexander I'm testing the new one now it's not bad for $500.
Lone Star Boars thanks for answear ! I'll be looking forward to what you think about them and Wich power you think is best or how it compares to say atn 2
Hey Todd. You don't use the Reaper Grip anymore? Looked like a good product.
+John Viola yes I use it on the range or when I'm hunting from a static portion, but 99% of the time I'm moving and covering ground so the trigger sticks fit that better.
These shooting sticks will work well for the first year or so, but if you encounter any sort of dust in your hunting environment,,,,,,the legs will fail to retract and then the sticks are useless!!!! I did contact primos on this via email and did not receive a response from them on this as I requested three replacement legs. Seems this is a known problem so I would not waste my money on these unless you live in a area that does not have any type of dust. Biggest disappointment was not even receiving a response to my email.
I’ve been using mine for several years now. Just like anything else proper care and maintenance is required.
Greetings from San Diego, Ca. I have never hunted before but my son and I are very interested. Todd, can you recommend any places to hunt hogs for a newbie within the southwestern region?
waco kid www.huntdrycreek.net
Thanks bud. I'll give them a call tomorrow.
big horn canyon ranch in riverside ca
Had a set they are ok but won’t hold up.
Mine are going on 3-4 years of nightly use.
Problems with single stick won’t hold up sometimes when setting rifle on it.
3 leg sticks works enough to use but not reliable.
I've read many reviews about the legs getting stuck and not being able to get them lose. Have you experienced this with yours?
+Jeff Gibson most of these are people leaving them in truck beds 24/7. I have two sets that won't open without me pulling on the legs, one filled with sand in a flood the other set is 4 years old.
Lone Star Boars Hi Todd could you tell me if the legs when fully extended will hold a scoped AR? Quite heavy so I’m hoping this will be strong enough for me thanks so much
Those are probably expensive
Fragile !!! construction the same 🤬😭
Got one...broke in less than 3 months!
Weird my first set is still working 4 years or more later. They have good customer service you should call.