

Lastly, the individual components just seemingly fall under adjustment standards from time to time. Vertical adjustment does not allow for easy uphill aiming, so it would mostly be serviceable only for straight and slightly higher targets. At its optimal setting, a target distance of 60 yards would probably be the most optimal, unless you want the equipment to very, very slowly affect your accuracy. The problem, however, comes with the maximum options that you can have. When assembled, the setting locks into place correctly, and there is enough wiggle room in its minute adjustment for smaller position changes for your shooting preferences. If you don’t feel confident in using lighter aluminum frames when this particular shooting rest may not be for you.Īs for the components, it mostly works as advertised. The aluminum frame, coupled with its medial base configuration could make it feel too light for some users. The Caldwell DeadShot FieldPod Adjustable Ambidextrous Rifle Shooting Rest is not the textbook definition of this, but it comes close…. It is always a good relief to know that the product works perfectly as advertised. The components, when they work together perform well, but individually they might have a few chinks that you would require immediate reporting to customer service. Thankfully Primos customer support is really responsive, and they are willing to immediately send spare components to replace whatever fault part you are having a problem with.Īll in all, the Primos 65807 Gen 2 Jim Shockey Edition Deluxe Tri Pod Trigger Stick is an example of how mediocrity can actually be a factor in its consistent serviceability.

True, even my office chair does that all the time, but things get a little bit serious when you got a primed metal keg of tiny-cased explosives attached to it. The adjustment components tend to get loose occasionally over time.

For the single, non-connected components at least. It’s satisfactory as far as durability goes. I don’t find the standard aluminum body used in a lot of tripods that reassuring, but I guess none of these really failed me just yet. Because it’s a tripod, adjusting can be made on the fly, for each shot, in case you’re still trying to tweak those minute adjustments.īuild, stability and sturdiness are all given passing marks. This thing is probably one of the best tools for bench rest accuracy in a shooting range. Topping it off, the shooting rest experience. This is why the Primos 65807 Gen 2 Jim Shockey Edition Deluxe Tri Pod Trigger Stick is such a convenient choice in terms of maintenance. That is to say, it is a multi-objective investment. Tripods are generally better as shooting rests, not because of its adjustability, but because of its flexibility.
