a few nice ones

sniperman

out today for a few hours,got these 7 nice healthy bunnies,.... .17hmr 455 thumbhole,hawke 6-24x50 mildot scope,wildcat whisper mod,caldwell field pod,hornady 17gr,:D

Cass

Nice going.

That's one hell of a tripod. Can you give some details on it?

blindside88

Cass wrote: »

Nice going.

That's one hell of a tripod. Can you give some details on it?

I wouldn't mind getting a tri pod like that myself. Do you mind me asking where you got it?

sniperman

well lads the its called a caldwell deadshot fieldpod,i got it from cabelas,just google the name,its fantastic for long range shots,;)ps,ill be happy to answer any questions about the fieldpod.

Cass

A few questions so.

What is it like to carry?
Does it fold away neat enough for carrying?
How steady is it for shooting off?
Is it well made? As in there is not "looseness" when using it.
What was the total cost including shipping/taxes, etc?


I have the .17hmr in CZ thumbhole myself, and while a tack driver it is a heavy little gun. I've a couple of sets of sticks, but all bipod type, so sometimes i miss out on the stability that such a pod could provide especially for the longer shots.

Cheers.

Tawny Owl

Although you have a very nice Rifle, the first thing to catch my eye was the tripod looks the biz, a nice set up there, and well done on the main item the shooting of the rabbits.

sniperman

Cass wrote: »

A few questions so.

What is it like to carry?
Does it fold away neat enough for carrying?
How steady is it for shooting off?
Is it well made? As in there is not "looseness" when using it.
What was the total cost including shipping/taxes, etc?


I have the .17hmr in CZ thumbhole myself, and while a tack driver it is a heavy little gun. I've a couple of sets of sticks, but all bipod type, so sometimes i miss out on the stability that such a pod could provide especially for the longer shots.

Cheers.

hi cass,first it is lightweight,comes with shoulder strap,yes it is neat enough to carry,i find it very steady.can follow target all directions,its adjustable,for sitting or kneeling,im five foot five,no looseness,very steady on the 3 legs,i bought it 6 months ago at a cost of €130.but i think they are cheaper now,yes it suits my heavy little .17,i have tried the harris ones,they are good,but the field pod is much better,great for 100+yrd head shots,aim for the eye:D....ps research them lads,some info on youtube

German pointer

Lovely setup there. Well done

Cass

Appreciate the information sniperman.

sniperman wrote: »

ps research them lads,some info on youtube

Nothing beats the first hand experience as some reviews/reports are done by people linked to or with something to gain.

I've checked them out and Amazon, ebay, and a couple of other places are selling them at $95 with between $25 - $40 shipping. Works out at €100 to the front door. So think i'm going to order my first Christmas present.


Cheers again for info, and very well done on a some good shooting.

garv123

Nice shooting,
The rest looks the job but Id definitely get sick of carrying it after the novelty wore off.

gone back to Hornady over federal?

sniperman

Cass wrote: »

Appreciate the information sniperman.
Nothing beats the first hand experience as some reviews/reports are done by people linked to or with something to gain.

I've checked them out and Amazon, ebay, and a couple of other places are selling them at $95 with between $25 - $40 shipping. Works out at €100 to the front door. So think i'm going to order my first Christmas present.


Cheers again for info, and very well done on a some good shooting.

no problem cass,you will find it a very good investment;)

sniperman

garv123 wrote: »

Nice shooting,
The rest looks the job but Id definitely get sick of carrying it after the novelty wore off.

gone back to Hornady over federal?

hi garv,its really no problem to carry,and after a good barrel clean i found the hornady shoot as well as the federal,so im using both at the moment;)

Martin1979

Do u hang the bunnys or eat em fresh?

sniperman

Martin1979 wrote: »

Do u hang the bunnys or eat em fresh?

ill skin them and freeze them same day,thaw as i need them;)

Martin1979

sniperman wrote: »

ill skin them and freeze them same day,thaw as i need them;)

Cool. Ive always hung them and wondered if it made a difference! Thanks