Primos Triggerstick

There’s little doubt that a set of shooting sticks is an asset to the hunter. OK at times they can be a pain to carry, but when you need support for those longer or awkward shots they are invaluable. Personally I prefer a 3-legged layout, as I find singles and doubles don’t do it for me in terms of stability. My first set were a DIY build using three broom handles lashed together with nylon Para cord, and they worked! Later I moved onto shop-brought designs with telescopic legs, rubber feet and a proper forend cradle at the top.

DEPLOYMENT

The only problem I found with the 3-legged designs is the ability to easily and quickly deploy the legs into that stable triangular shape, especially with a rifle in your hand. Even slung this took precious seconds and if they did not have a swivel support then quickly changing angle on a deer that popped out from nowhere was not ideal. However, what I have been testing for the last month to a degree solves the main problems mentioned.

Made by a company called Primos their Trigger Stick is available in two and three-legged options; I was sent the triple. The design consists of a yoke with three, hinged, two-section, telescopic legs with rubber feet – nothing very revolutionary there! At the bottom is a rubber strap to keep them together. On top is a pistol grip handle with a V-yoke for the forend and the clue to operation as there’s a large trigger blade at the front.

SQUEEZE-N-DROP

Deployment is fast and practical, with the rubber tie undone, to free the legs squeeze the trigger and the lower sections slide down and spread out to form a solid tripod. Releasing the trigger stops this movement so height adjustment is quick and easy! The rifle’s forend is then placed in the swivel yoke on top of the handle and you are in position to take the shot.

Should something appear from another angle then you simply move round and the yoke will rotate accordingly, so no having to re-position the rifle or sticks. Equally should you need to decrease or increase the height it’s just a squeeze of the trigger away. Adjustment goes from 36.5” (fully telescoped) to 61” (fully extended) so is good for both kneeling and standing shots. They are also easier to stow too as you just reverse the process.

In use I had no complaints, as a six footer the sticks were tall enough for me, equally so when kneeling, and when deployed they offer a stable base. They are a tad heavy and bulky by comparison, but this has to be weighed against the sheer practically of the design.