Trigger stick

Crossbow Hunting

Moderator: Excalibur Marketing Dude

Hoagy
Posts: 395
Joined: Sat Feb 11, 2012 2:29 pm
Location: Near Omaha, Nebraska USA

Trigger stick

Post by Hoagy »

Has anyone used a trigger stick to support their crossbows. Do they work ok or am I gonna have to start working out? :(
Thanks, Hoagy
sumner4991
Posts: 6989
Joined: Thu Oct 19, 2006 12:16 pm

Re: Trigger stick

Post by sumner4991 »

Start working out!

The trigger sticks work, but, they also make your load heavier.

We have way too many things in our lives that allow us to be weaker.
I'd rather wear out than rust out.
Perception trumps intention.

2006 Exomax w/Agingcrossbower Custom Stock
20" Easton Powerbolts w/125gr Trophy Ridge Stricknines & 2"Blazers
Boo Custom Strings
2006 Vixen
papa bear1
Posts: 1362
Joined: Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:30 am
Location: southwest missouri in the ozarks

Re: Trigger stick

Post by papa bear1 »

Do whatever works best for you, :wink: there are no set rules :)
I use them, :wink: but i'm in my 70's and i don't have a steady aim any more :lol:

GOOD LUCK TO YA :D

Dave :)
Be safe in all you do! See ya in the woods!!!
2010 Equinox/ Known as Doe Bow
Firebolts
Swhacker BH,s 125 grn
cheek pad /excell string
D-Bars
S-5,s
vixenmaster custom strings
User avatar
ComfyBear
Posts: 4336
Joined: Thu Oct 10, 2002 9:47 am
Location: GTA , Ontario

Re: Trigger stick

Post by ComfyBear »

To each their own....whatever floats their boat.

As for me, my motto is:
Keep Strong, Live Long. The only limitations are the ones we place upon ourselves.
ComfyBear
Micro Axe 340, Matrix 380, Matrix 355, Matrix 350, Exocet 200
ComfyBear Strings
G5 Montecs 125gr., SlickTrick 125 gr. Magnums

To thine own self be true.
Remove thine mask Polonius.
Live thy truth, doth not be false to any man.
Hoagy
Posts: 395
Joined: Sat Feb 11, 2012 2:29 pm
Location: Near Omaha, Nebraska USA

Re: Trigger stick

Post by Hoagy »

Ok guys, ive studied your responses & have come to a conclusion. I will start a routine to strenghten with only the effort required to steady my aim to accomodate sumner4991 (by the way you sound a lot like my father) :D & to accomodate Papa Bear 1 the day I turn 70 I will purchase my first trigger stick :lol:
All that aside i appreciate both of your suggestions,
Thanks alot guys, Hoagy
Hoagy
Posts: 395
Joined: Sat Feb 11, 2012 2:29 pm
Location: Near Omaha, Nebraska USA

Re: Trigger stick

Post by Hoagy »

ComfyBear wrote:To each their own....whatever floats their boat.

As for me, my motto is:
Keep Strong, Live Long. The only limitations are the ones we place upon ourselves.
Thanks Comfybear,
I can't argue with that. :mrgreen:
Hoagy
Blood on the floor
Posts: 132
Joined: Tue Jul 21, 2009 1:32 pm
Location: little house on the praire S. MN.

Re: Trigger stick

Post by Blood on the floor »

Because of a const. accident I lost about 85%
use of the left arm, go ahead , use the support.
It may take more planing, I can`t get a reflex shot.
mark 10 :13
roly
Posts: 1660
Joined: Sun Mar 08, 2009 6:54 pm

Re: Trigger stick

Post by roly »

I use a cheapy from Wal-Mart

It colapses up and fits in my backpack
I use it when I'm still huntin and bow huntin
turkeys out of the blind.
sumner4991
Posts: 6989
Joined: Thu Oct 19, 2006 12:16 pm

Re: Trigger stick

Post by sumner4991 »

Doesn't take much of a workout to steady your arms. Just grab your bow and aim at something. Hold it up until you are shaking all over. Rest for a minute and do it again. Do this twice a week until the season starts.

Don't even have to shoot it.

This doesn't help with buck fever at all. . . just saying . . .
I'd rather wear out than rust out.
Perception trumps intention.

2006 Exomax w/Agingcrossbower Custom Stock
20" Easton Powerbolts w/125gr Trophy Ridge Stricknines & 2"Blazers
Boo Custom Strings
2006 Vixen
papa bear1
Posts: 1362
Joined: Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:30 am
Location: southwest missouri in the ozarks

Re: Trigger stick

Post by papa bear1 »

sumner4991 wrote:Doesn't take much of a workout to steady your arms. Just grab your bow and aim at something. Hold it up until you are shaking all over. Rest for a minute and do it again. Do this twice a week until the season starts.

Don't even have to shoot it.

This doesn't help with buck fever at all. . . just saying . . .

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :wink:
Be safe in all you do! See ya in the woods!!!
2010 Equinox/ Known as Doe Bow
Firebolts
Swhacker BH,s 125 grn
cheek pad /excell string
D-Bars
S-5,s
vixenmaster custom strings
awshucks
Posts: 5238
Joined: Thu Jan 19, 2006 6:40 am
Location: arkansas

Re: Trigger stick

Post by awshucks »

Image
"Eze 18:21"
User avatar
Onetimeonly x-->
Posts: 1123
Joined: Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:44 pm
Location: Somewhere South Of Heaven

Re: Trigger stick

Post by Onetimeonly x--> »

I have one and thought I could get away
with using one on a tree stand. It became
more of a hinder than an asset! Won't hunt
with it again from a tree on the ground, yes.
'13 Matrix 380/Hawke XB30 Pro Scope
'13 Matrix 355/Hawke XB30 Scope
Boo Triggers & Custom Strings
Wabi Custom Calls
AND A WHOLE LOT OF FRESH AIR!!
Godspeed!!
Scott
papa bear1
Posts: 1362
Joined: Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:30 am
Location: southwest missouri in the ozarks

Re: Trigger stick

Post by papa bear1 »

awshucks wrote:Image
Nice !! and if you break a leg, you can use it to get you out. :shock:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Dave :roll:
Be safe in all you do! See ya in the woods!!!
2010 Equinox/ Known as Doe Bow
Firebolts
Swhacker BH,s 125 grn
cheek pad /excell string
D-Bars
S-5,s
vixenmaster custom strings
Hoagy
Posts: 395
Joined: Sat Feb 11, 2012 2:29 pm
Location: Near Omaha, Nebraska USA

Re: Trigger stick

Post by Hoagy »

Thanks everyone, I'm thinkin this forum is gonna be real good for me :!: :lol: :lol: Hoagy
Cossack
Posts: 2993
Joined: Tue May 01, 2007 9:48 pm
Location: Northern Minnesota

Re: Trigger stick

Post by Cossack »

Found the Horton KneePod to be very beneficial to steady my 71yr old aim, esp from sitting position. It's light, sturdy, adjustable and inexpensive. Even has a snap/cord to attach it to your pack.
Vortex, Phoenix, single-shot rifles and handguns.
Incurable tinkerer.
Why hunt? Simple, it's BASIC. Why breath?!
Post Reply