Curious to know if anyone has used a Caldwell Deadshot Fieldpod for handgun hunting? If so, do you have a pick of how you're set up with it? Thanks.

I?m actually curious about that one, too. That was the one I was leaning heavily towards until I found a Bog Pod PSR, which has very unfortunately been discontinued.

I have both. I do not see how the Caldwell would work. It is great for a bolt or semi-auto rifle. My Bog-Pod has both rests and the yoke seems better to me than the cradle, cradle is good for a lever gun.

Thanks. This was the kind of response I was looking for. I had doubts I could get one to work the way I wanted it to w/o modifying it in some way first.

I removed the rear support and placed a small sandbag on the rails. Very sturdy, i practice with this set up and am very happy with it

I posted this a few years back, I?ve been using both the deadshot tripod and treepod. True as sold it is not designed / compatible for handguns. I modified my railing with a 6 x 6 piece of ? inch plywood attached with 4 bolts & wing nuts so I can adjust if needed. I use a leather pillow filled with tumble media. I secure the pillow to the plywood with Velcro so it stays attached. I am very happy with both no issues with accuracy, I can mirror my practice and hunt from ground to tree. I can leave the wood plate attached and continue to use it for rifle if desired. Pictures below.
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These are good methods. In my case I sit to shoot my 270 or 223 rifle, my Caldwell has a 32" max height. I normally stand for handgun and my Bog Pod extends to 60" +/-. If I need to sit for handgun I use a squeeze/fold up chair from WalMart. I then cross my legs and rest the revolver over my knee. So there is a way. You will find what is best for you.

Thanks again for the responses guys. I like the set up you have Buck_358. I think I'll buy one and see what I can do with it. Thanks again.

Got the Caldwell delivered yesterday along with my new blind, so of course I had to move the dining room table and set everything up to see how/if it would work. I think I'll be happy with this set up. [img][/img]

I have both the caldwell and the bog pod. For me personally the caldwell is hands down a better set up. The problem I have with the bog pod is it doesnt swivel up or down. If you have to make an adjustment more than what a rear squeeze bag does you have to move one or more legs.

Very Nice! IAshooter
Looking to do the same type of set up!

I'm glad you got something to work for you.

IAShooter
Excellent let us know how this works out for you..