coues7 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 I headed down south to do some scouting in 34a yesterday and had a new experience.....TALL TALL GRASS. Which got me thinking. It sure would be nice to be able to shoot off my tripod. A few weeks ago Ron G. posted some pics of his wife's elk hunt and the very first picture which I've attached has the exact adapter I'm looking for. He said he made it from a monopod, trekking stick adapter and the Bogen/Manfrotto quick release plate. I've looked high and low and can find JUST THE V-SHAPED topper.....he got his at Cabelas and it's rare that I make it up to PHX. Does anyone know where to but them? Scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFGinNM Report post Posted November 2, 2008 Scott, I have the same set up for my manfrotto. The rest I have is from my Stoney Point "hike and hunt combo". If I don't have time to set it up I just take off the binos and tilt the paning adjustment handle up and use it for the rifle rest. I hope the link helps, I have mine attached to a quick release plate also. --Bill http://theconsumerlink.com/STONEYPOINT/detail/TCL+E-102/103 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted November 2, 2008 You can buy one in the CouesWhitetail.com store. Look at the last item on this page, it's called Jimmy's Rifle rest. It's u-shaped rather than V-shaped, but it works very well. Just screws onto your tripod or the plate in your tripod head. http://www.coueswhitetail.com/bookstore/adaptors.htm Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFGinNM Report post Posted November 2, 2008 That looks pretty good Amanda, I didn't realize you had them on this site. I guess I need to go to the homepage more often to see what else I've been missing. --Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAM Report post Posted November 2, 2008 Scott, I use the Outdoorsmans rest on my tripod and love it. It's very light weight, strong, doesn't take up much space, attaches quickly and easily, and best of all it will hold the rifle without any support from the shooter. I actually use it over my Outdoorsmans pistol grip and can move my aimpoint any place I need to. I used it in NM back in September to kill my antelope buck with it and it worked perfectly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted November 2, 2008 Scott, I use a homemde job that is similar to the Outdoorsman model. If you'd like i clould probably get another one done for you. And as a side note, while the tripod is pretty stable, adding a set of those stoney point sticks to the butt of the gun in combination to the tripod makes it almost benchrest solid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 Amanda, nice job of marketing... It worked on me! Now I can leave that complete other tripod that I carry back at camp! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted November 2, 2008 Amanda, nice job of marketing... It worked on me! Now I can leave that complete other tripod that I carry back at camp! Do you have a bipod on your rifle? It's still good to do something to support the stock. Last year, I used my bipod up front and a tripod to support the back. It takes a fair amount of time to set it up to get the right angle. That is my only complaint about that way. That outdoorsmans mount looks very nice, but I would have the same problem with adjusting things quickly enough (since I don't have a pistol grip head). Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 Amanda, nice job of marketing... It worked on me! Now I can leave that complete other tripod that I carry back at camp! Do you have a bipod on your rifle? It's still good to do something to support the stock. Last year, I used my bipod up front and a tripod to support the back. It takes a fair amount of time to set it up to get the right angle. That is my only complaint about that way. That outdoorsmans mount looks very nice, but I would have the same problem with adjusting things quickly enough (since I don't have a pistol grip head). Amanda Yeah, I always strap a Bi-pod on my guns. But, they are always to short to shoot sitting down (being 6'3). It works great laying down, but with the length of the grass this year I do not for see a prone shot in my future. Only problem is, I think I will need another plate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted November 3, 2008 Here is the Stoney Point head I set Linnea up with this year And the Jim White support I used for my Contender. This was such a SWEET set up. With the flat base of my forend I was able to just let the pistol sit on the pod pointed out the window of my blind. I had 3 bucks come in opening morning and was able to just touch the grip to move it as the Buck moved around looking thru the EER scope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted November 3, 2008 Scott, I use the Outdoorsmans rest on my tripod and love it. It's very light weight, strong, doesn't take up much space, attaches quickly and easily, and best of all it will hold the rifle without any support from the shooter. I actually use it over my Outdoorsmans pistol grip and can move my aimpoint any place I need to. I used it in NM back in September to kill my antelope buck with it and it worked perfectly. Tim, I agree that is a very nice set up But DANG they are way to proud of it For that kind of money I can set my radial arm saw up and make a couple 45*cuts in a 4X4, cut the center out, Add a well nut and be done for $1.50 I think you know I am not a cheap a$$ but I aint paying their price for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted November 3, 2008 Daym... Make's my crushed back-pack rifle rest seem ancient... Dont give up the pack More Deer are killed of of packs than probably anything else Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAM Report post Posted November 3, 2008 Proud is an understatement. But it's that way with all there stuff and I've been very happy with there quality, service, and no questions asked warranty. I've never had a problem with my stuff but I was in there shop once and a guy came in with something that had a problem and without even blinking they handed him a new one. The guy was shocked! Like Mike said don't throw the back pack away! I still use mine as my first option and tripods, bipods, tree limbs, etc are all back up plans. A back pack is about as solid as you can get for hunting situations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azpackhorse Report post Posted November 3, 2008 We built our own here at work, I've never used it but my buddy's Gradnfather used one to shoot his buck with and it worked well. Here he is shooting his buck off of it. And it worked! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffcountry Report post Posted November 5, 2008 Way to go Gramps . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
