I have been looking around for a decent price on a bi-pod or more so a tri-pod for shooting/hunting.
Something like a Stoney Point Pole Cat or simular, not a forend mounted bi-pod.
The prices are crazy IMHO for something new. Up near $90+ for a nice Stoney Point with tri-pod kit...
I was wondering how many folks out there have used and camera/video cam tri-pod inplace of those high priced hunting rigs mentioned above?
Seems to me it would be a decent platform to shoot from if you fit it with some sort of flat or U shaped plate via the screw that most have on top.
It would be highly adjustable from kneeing, sitting, to standing, and sturdy being a tri-pod, even on uneven ground. Pretty light weight on some of the aluminium types.
You could even attach a small sling faily easy if you needed.
It would be perfect for ground blinds or box stands for sure.
Anyone think I am out there or does this hold some merit?
I just saw a nice aluminium tri-pod on Ebay, black in color, height adjustable to 52", packs down to 14", with carry case for only $15 shipping included.
New not used!
I may buy this a fit it with a small flat plate screwed to the top, piece of rubber added of coarse for obvious reasons...
Call me cheap but I think this would work just as good, if not better, then some of the tri-pods they sell for this purpose AND be a lot more affordable.
JMO