PRIMOS HUNTING Trigger Stick Gen 3 Series "“ Jim Shockey Tall Tripod
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Yes. It was recently put to use on an antelope hunt in Wyoming. It was well worth the money. A very useful feature is the camera mount adapter.
Primos Hunting 65502 Trigger Stick Gen III, Camera Mount Plate is what you'll need.
It has standard tripod threads on the top, allowing you to attach it to almost any clamp or other top.
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10- 2018 - For the past five years, I've been using this tripod. It's been 6 months since I've used it, and I've only used it a handful of times. For the first few times I used it, it was ideal as a shooting stick. I tried to deploy the legs after pulling it out for the first time, but one leg would not deploy without assistance. I ignored it for a few uses, then one leg suddenly shot off without stopping at its end point when I deployed it. I made a video to send to primos who were doubting the shooting stick's reliability. A second leg shot off as I was recording a demonstration of what was going on! Two of the legs have now fallen off, and one of the legs will not deploy on its own. The mechanism that controls the deployment of the legs appears to be controlled by compression, according to research. Around the mechanism, there appears to be a broken plastic compression bushing. It's a flimsy plastic bushing that recently snapped in half. I'm not 100 certain, but I am 99% certain that is the reason for this. Primos has been contacted, and I will keep you updated on their response.
0ft or more in height. I had high hopes for this Tripod, but it has turned out to be a complete letdown. I'll explain why in a moment. br>br>I'm a 6ft tall guy who recently purchased and used the Primos Gen 3 Trigger stick. br>br>At a hunt, I set up my Trigger Stick on the ground during the first drive and realized it was too short for me to aim with. On a V-shaped hill, take your pictures. The reason for this is that I was standing on a downward slope, and the trigger stick was simply too short to shoot the opposite direction side of the hill. The photos were taken in a real situation where the Gen 3 Trigger Stick was simply too short; as you can see, the V shape hill is actually a very low gradient V shape, and I was simply too tall to shoot the opposite side of the hill. It might work if I were 5 feet tall, but it won't work if I'm 6 feet tall. br>br>So, if you're shooting horizontally opposite or upwards while on a slight downwards slope, this Tripod isn't for you. You'll need a LONGER tripod or you'll have to shorten yourself. Apart from that, the trigger is very convenient, and you can shoot anywhere as long as you're not shooting upwards or standing on a downhill hill. br>br>In addition, I own a Bog- When fully extended, the Pod Tripod is much longer than the Primos Trigger Stick, allowing you to shoot in a variety of situations. Also, when the Bog Pod is fully closed, it fits in a standard suitcase, whereas the Primos is too tall to fit in any suitcase. The height differences between the two can be seen in the comparison pictures.
These sticks are quite unique in that they deploy quickly and are simple to operate. However, two screws that hold the sticks to the mounting plate were missing when they arrived. When I contacted Primos about it, they informed me that they didn't have any of the screws in stock and that their supplier was also out of them. Really? They couldn't say when they'd be back in stock, but they said it would be a few weeks. They wouldn't just take two screws out of these sticks and send them to me, even though they had plenty on hand. They recommended that I return them and get a new pair. What a disgrace to the term "customer service. " I was so furious that I almost returned them for a "refund. " Instead, I went to a nearby hardware store, where I found plenty of suitable screws. They weren't black (stainless) or 5/16" long (3/8"), but they got the job done! In the end, the sticks are good, but not so good when it comes to customer service.
This new shooting stick is fantastic. For me, this was a step up from a previous model. There are two major differences in the gen monopod. It appears to be much more powerful at first glance. Perhaps it's because it's a tripod, but the monopod did occasionally collapse when used as a walking stick when a lot of weight was placed on it. It's not recommended for use as a walking stick, according to the instructions. You don't have much of a choice, though, because you can't carry anything else. In any case, it appears that this one can support three times as much weight - I didn't try too hard, but I was able to fit 25-minutes in. You can put 30 pounds on it and it won't collapse. That's more than enough. Second, the quick-change camera mount is a fantastic feature. br>br> The 1/4" camera adapter accessory is not included in the listing, but it is included in the box, making it a complete gun spotting scope solution. br>br>If I had a wish list for Generation 4, it would be as follows:
1. It's really easy to lose/drop the shooting rest while a scope is mounted, and that's a problem because it has a custom base. Some type of lanyard, or better yet, some type of hinge to "flip" it to the side, would be ideal. I imagine it would be difficult to find a replacement, and losing it in the field would ruin your day.
2. Enhance your quick-thinking abilities. Modify the latch system. It's extremely flimsy, and if the side lock isn't properly secured, your spotting scope will easily fall off the mount! I've already done this twice, fortunately with a cheap scope into snow, but I'd be very hesitant to put an expensive piece of glass on that thing. br>br>I've already used it on two scouting/small game trips and can't imagine not having it.
The mono-pod was purchased by me. This was nice, but it wasn't consistent. After that, I went out and bought a bi-fold. I used the pod version, which is excellent and allowed me to get some great shots. Now I'm the proud owner of a tri-color. I should've bought it sooner. The platform is rock solid. When sitting on the ground, the legs can spread out thanks to a well-thought-out design. I can't praise this Gen 3 stick highly enough. It's a plus that I can attach my spotting scope to it, and it's stable enough to do its job.
I haven't used them in the field yet, but I've used the tripod for my spotting scope and practiced many different positions with my gun, including standing, sitting, and kneeling. Getting the gen 3 over the gen 2 is a no-brainer in my opinion. For a seated shot, the gen 3 is more solid/more flexible, with an interchangeable mount for a spotting scope or camera. It appears to be a sound investment. Because I'm afraid of bending or denting one of my legs, I wouldn't use it as a walking stick.
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