If you’re looking for a way to add some stability to your shooting or scoping, you’ll find it in the Primos Trigger Stick Gen 3 Series tripod.
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I’ve been using the short, 18″-38″ size, Primos Trigger Stick Gen 3 Series Tripod for two seasons. There’s a new version of it out now, the Primos Trigger Stick Gen 3 Series Jim Shockey Tall Tripod (essentially the same tripod with a new locking leg angle feature and Jim Shockey’s name on it); but this review will be focused on the original version, which I actually prefer because it’s smaller (and I’m pretty small).
WHAT I LOVE
Besides the fact that the Primos Trigger Stick tripod provides much-needed stability when the adrenaline’s flowing, I also love that it
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- is super adjustable–it can go from short to tall in mere seconds
- has an adapter that is attached to a rotating, non-slip joint
- can also work for cameras/optical gear
- can easily be strapped to the outside of a pack
- works with several different shooting positions
- comes with rubber strap that keeps legs neatly together when packed
- can serve as a trekking pole if needed (although the grip is not very ergonomic for the hands)
WHAT I DON’T LOVE
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- It’s heavier and bulkier than traditional bipod shooting sticks (the Primos tripod tall version is approx. 3.5 lbs—just another reason that I like the shorter one).
- Getting set up on an animal using a tripod takes longer and feels clunkier than whipping out a pair of shooting sticks or dropping into a prone position. But it’s worth it if you have the time and distance.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
The Primos Trigger Stick Tripod is great for multiple uses—guns, optics, cameras, crossbows, and more. I like to use it for target practice and bring it along on mule deer and elk hunts. It recently served me well in getting my rifle positioned above tall grass and centered on a muley. For whitetail hunting, though, I leave it at home. Those darn whitetails don’t usually allow for much set-up time, and so far I’ve only ever shot them off-hand. However, I could see the Primos tripod working out well for hunting whitetails (or turkeys) from a blind.
Getting acquainted with the Primos tripod before actually taking it hunting was extremely helpful for me. While it’s a fairly user-friendly piece of equipment, it took a bit of getting used to. Figuring out what heights I needed for different positions and practicing getting the tripod set to those heights quickly in tandem with my rifle later proved invaluable in the field.
The feature that I especially like is the tripod’s adapter, which allows for interchangeability with the click of a lever and push of a button. To add even more security to the tripod rifle setup, I use the Davros Head by Spartan Precision Equipment.
Overall, I’ve been quite pleased with the Primos Trigger Stick Gen 3 Tripod and would recommend it to hunters and shooters looking for a quality, highly adaptable tripod.
Do you use a tripod for hunting? Leave a comment below!
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