Author: Dominic Trimboli
It all comes down to this moment. The scouting, early mornings and long hikes hauling gear day after day. Finally, a bull steps into view.
Adrenaline pumping, heart racing, this is what you’ve been working for; you take a deep breath, relax, squeeze the trigger and hear the crack of your rifle. The bull is unscathed. You missed.
As the bull vanishes over the ridge you’re overwhelmed with the thought of what could have been. All the driving, scouting, hunting and time off work suddenly feels like it was all for nothing. If only your shot were more stable.
Today we’re talking about what missing can cost you and the best ways to avoid having to answer that question.
What Could Missing Cost You?
Elk hunting is not cheap. The average elk tag across the U.S is upwards of $700; gas and flights are getting more expensive by the day, and we haven’t even begun the discussion about supplies and equipment. Add it all together and DIY elk hunts are reaching upwards of $3,000 for a week in the wild.
But the dollars and cents of it is just the start, think of all the sleep you’ve lost waking up at the crack of dawn, the toll on your body from the days of hiking, camping, hauling gear and scouting the location.
When you take all the effort, time and especially money into account, the cost of missing is clear.
At BOG we’re obsessed with making that one shot count with our shooting sticks, because no one wants to find out what missing can cost you.
Ultimate Versatility and Stability
If stability is most important to you then look no further than the Deathgrip series. Designed for big game hunters, Deathgrip tripods feature unmatched stability on any terrain, with quick locking legs for instant setup.
If you want the perfect blend of stability and versatility we recommend the Deathgrip Infinite Tripod. Made with premium woven carbon fiber this tripod will serve you for a lifetime with proper care. The Infinite features a multi-functional Arca-Swiss™ mount system so you can swap optics and shooting solutions on the fly for maximum adaptability. The standard smooth ball head mount provides a full 360-degrees of rotation and even 180-degrees of tilt so you can quickly follow your target anywhere it moves.
The Deathgrip Bantam is the ideal combination of stability and lightweight performance you’ll find in this series. Weighing in at just over 3lbs. the Bantam is more than 40% lighter than our competition. It still features 360-degree rotation and up to 120-degrees of tilt for steady shots at nearly any angle, whether you’re sitting or kneeling. We’ve even included rubber leg retention straps for simple, quiet carrying through the brush.
Lightweight Shooting Sticks for Long Treks
On a multiple day hunting trip trekking miles through the backcountry, every ounce of gear matters. That’s why we created the perfect intersection of lightweight and stability with our Deadshot line of shooting sticks.
The Deadshot Monopod weighs less than 1lbs. and is ideal for quick deployment during ambush situations. It features our twisting leg locks for instant setup, an adjustable shooting height anywhere between 25” – 64” and durable aluminum construction for longevity. The best part, they can be found for less than $40 at most major retailers or shipped directly to your door from us at boghunt.com.
If you want the most stable aim possible, while still cutting down on weight, then the Deadshot Tripod is more your style. Weighing less than 2.5lbs. this tripod is still designed for long hunts deep in the wilderness. It features the same quick-deploy legs as the mono-version for speed and efficiency when it matters most and promotes the most stable aim possible with its three-point base.
If your bag space is limited then take a look at our Deadshot Compact Standing Bipod. Fully collapsible for quick storage and instant set up in less than 5-seconds. Simply extend past the detent pin, adjust and take aim anywhere you are. They feature a shooting height range of 40” – 72”, weigh less than 1.5lbs and they even double as walking sticks for uneven terrain.
Missing the shot can be devastating. Bring a stable setup because the line between success and ‘what could’ve been’ is razor-thin. For more information about the Deathgrip series or any of our other affordable shooting sticks, go to boghunt.com