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Title: Shooting stick
Post by: irishff727 on February 26, 2013, 05:45:44 PM
Not sure where to post this but I have been looking at shooting sticks to use for up coming turkey season. Me being cheap and semi poor and half  handy I chose to make my own. Aww the wonders of PVC
Title: Re: Shooting stick
Post by: redarrow on February 26, 2013, 06:19:30 PM
That's a cool idea. I have a hard time holding my gun ready without wobbling around. I found an adjustable one with the "Winchester" brand name on it at Wal Mart for 9 bucks.
Title: Shooting stick
Post by: irishff727 on February 26, 2013, 06:31:12 PM
Yea I am just cheap only 3 bucks into it
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Post by: AUDoubleBeard on February 26, 2013, 06:32:08 PM
Nice use!  I just hope you don't have to mess with elevation adjustments in the heat of the moment.
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Post by: redarrow on February 26, 2013, 06:46:20 PM
Looks like that would work with my crossbow.Foam pipe wrap for quietness too.
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Post by: captin_hook on February 26, 2013, 07:05:17 PM
Very nice creation. You going to camo er up? I found a trigger stick in the bargin cave at cabelas. It had a little piece of plastic broken off where the lanyard connects to the stick. Got it for 15$. Keep a eye on the bargin cave.
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Post by: kansas hooks on February 26, 2013, 08:40:43 PM
Cool and smart.  A whole lot cheaper than going to buy one,
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Post by: Tail Feathers on February 26, 2013, 08:44:01 PM
Cost plus some camo paint I hope.
Well done!
Title: Shooting stick
Post by: irishff727 on February 27, 2013, 10:04:02 AM
Yea the elevation issue hopefully won't be one. I put hours an hours and hours of R and D. Lmao seriously though just sat in the yard up against a tree on full gear to figure out the height. Seems to be the perfect height. And yes I will camo it.
Title: Re: Shooting stick
Post by: lightsoutcalls on February 27, 2013, 10:21:45 AM
From personal experience...

If you are going to spray paint it, be sure to sand it first.  Spray paint will chip off of PVC very easily.  I would try roughing it up with 100-120 grit sandpaper before painting. 
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Post by: briancady on February 28, 2013, 10:13:22 AM
looks like it ought to work, better put a some camo paint on that thing.
Title: Shooting stick
Post by: irishff727 on February 28, 2013, 12:43:58 PM
Actually I was thinking that the super bright light will blind the turkey and he will stumble closer to the end of my barrel lol.
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Post by: neverstopchasin on February 28, 2013, 11:53:14 PM
forked stick works pretty good and dont cost a dime just the time lookin for it and a little trimmin. dont even need painted and if you have to get up and move in a hurry and leave it you dont have to go back and get it cause its FREE