45MAN, I agree that three legs are much better for stability but are also much harder to adjust. If I know I will be standing I don't take a handgun as I am just too old and shakey to be shooting at game off hand. I use a photography tripod with a cradle when I zero in my sight or test ammo as it is very solid but I wouldn't want to carry it far. Seated with my back braced I find the shooting sticks very steady.