accu shot monopod

[spaaz]

I recently found a wed site about a mono pod that mounts on the stock of the rifle called the "accu shot" monopod.                (accu-shot.com)   

Does anyone have one?    Know anyone who has one?   Know how well they work if at all ?    Are they worth buying?

Seems like a real good idea if it works. Would totally eliminate sandbags if it works as advertised and if it stays stable!!!!

 IF, IF, IF???   Let me know if know anything about these things.........Thanks

[Val]

Monopods just aren't very stable. I've used the Stoney point bipods for 4 years and I've bagged deer and pigs using them. They do not attach to the rifle and if you have to make a quick close in freehand shot, you just drop them. I adjust them to a standing position before I head out. For inclines they can be opened wider to shoot down hill and not as much for an up hill shot. They deploy pretty quickly and I've got all my game to 238 yds with one shot. I do practice with them whenever I go to the range. For last years deer season, I bought the little attachment that allows you to convert them to a tripod using a set of the Stoney Point monpods as the third leg. The tropod is much more stable and depolys nearly as quickly as the bipods. I got my buck last year using the tripods. Practice deploying them at home and when out in the field they work much better than freehand. If ther's a convenient tree or rock, etc. I use it rather than the tripod or bipods.

They also come in handy as walking sticks in extremely steep terrain.

[kyelkhunter3006]

I've seen it in several catalogs, and I think I read a good review in a magazine, either RIFLE or Rifleshooter, not sure which one it was.  It would seem to be a good concept, and I know that some military units are using them now.  That tells me that it must work pretty good, or the military probably wouldn't mess with it.  This item mounts on the buttstock, not the forearm, so it won't replace a bipod or bag for the front of the gun.

I've thought about getting one, but I only shoot off the bench to zero a gun, then I do most of my practice from field positions, prone, sitting, with crossed sticks, etc.  I don't stay in one area too much while hunting, but if you were going to set up and stay in one area most of the time, having to shoot from prone, it should be a definite aid to your shooting.  I think that it would be great for sustained varmint shooting from prone, better than sandbags.

[spaaz]

Ya, these mount on the rear of the rifle (the stock), they would be used for benchrest shooting or prone only and in conjunction with a harris or similar front mount bi-pod.

Seems like they would work if they stay stable?

[lilabner]

I have a monopod and shooting sticks. The monopod is somewhat steadier than shooting without support but there is considerable horizontal movement. It makes a good walking stick. My Stoney Point sticks are the proper length for sitting or kneeling  positions and they really steady things. A bipod mounted on the rifle is very steady but it is slower getting set up and tracking a moving animal can be difficult. I prefer the sticks for hunting. Mine are adjusted for sitting. They can be quickly raised and lowered by adjusting how widely the legs are spread.

[Zachary]

I have tried monopods, and I am not a fan.  I usually find some kind of natural support..tree, limb, etc. 

Now, I have used, and recommend, the bi-pods.  The only thing is that they are heavier and bulkier.

Zachary

[RodBuster]

I have a similar product called the "Mulie Pod" I met the inventor at the show in Harrisburg, PA., and then bought one. I think they are selling under another name now.

I use mine occasionally. It will allow you to get very tight on far away targets from the prone position. On the mulie pod, the barrel is turned and the screws go in our out, similar to a turnbuckle.

The only drawback is it flops around while walking, although it does have a place to put your sling directly onto the base of the device. You have to watch so it doesn't come completely unscrewed while walking.

[Mnswede]

I have a Accu-shot monopod and love it.  It isn't disigned for benchrest shoting but for use in the field.  I use mine in a deer stand and intend to use for varmint hunting also this summer.  I know of the Israeli army using them and I have seen pictures of U.S. soldiers using them in Afganistan and Irag.  I understand also, that the U.S. Miilitary just placed a large order to acquire the Accu-shot monopod.