Description
The Allen Axial is the kind of shooting stick that earns its spot in the truck because it does the work of three separate rests. Run all three legs for a rock-steady tripod, pull one and shoot off the bipod, or grab the removable leg on its own as a quick monopod. That flexibility makes it a go-to for ground blind hunting, glassing sessions, and those longer pokes across a field where a free-hand hold just won't cut it.
What the Axial Shooting Stick Does in the Field
Height runs from about 33.5 inches up to a full 61 inches, so you can dial it in seated in a blind or standing on the edge of a treeline. The aluminum locking cams are the heart of it, snapping each leg in place and holding the adjustment where you set it instead of creeping down mid-hunt. Down at the base, a carbide tip bites into hard or frozen ground while the rubber boot keeps things planted on decks, rock, and slick surfaces.
Swapping the Cradle on the Allen Axial
Up top sits a removable V-style rubber grip cradle that holds a rifle or shotgun forend without marring the finish. Pop that cradle off and the Allen post attachment system takes over, giving you a 3/8-16 thread that mates up with cameras, spotting scopes, or just about any accessory built for that standard mount. That's what turns this from a rifle rest into a genuine all-around glassing and photo platform.
Why the Olive Axial Fits the Way You Hunt
The olive finish blends into brush and timber better than a bright or bare-metal stick, and the aluminum frame keeps the whole thing light enough to carry on a longer walk in. Built by Allen Company, a Colorado outfit that's been making outdoor gear for over 50 years, the Axial is a straightforward, do-it-all support for hunters who don't want to haul three different rests to cover every situation.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Allen Company
- Manufacturer Part Number: 21412
- UPC: 026509043652
- Configurations: Tripod / Bipod / Monopod
- Max Height: 61 in fully extended
- Adjustable Height Range: 33.5 in to 61 in
- Frame Material: Aluminum
- Leg Lock: Aluminum locking cams
- Feet: Carbide tip with rubber boot
- Cradle: Removable V-style rubber grip
- Attachment Thread: 3/8-16 post attachment system
- Color: Olive
What’s Included
- Allen Axial shooting stick (convertible tripod/bipod/monopod)
- Removable V-style rubber grip cradle
- Allen post attachment system (3/8-16 thread)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Allen Axial really be used as a tripod, bipod, and monopod?
Yes, that's the whole idea behind it. Use all three legs together for a stable tripod, remove one leg to shoot off a bipod, or take that removable leg on its own as a monopod. It lets you match your setup to the situation without carrying multiple rests.
Will the Axial work with a spotting scope or camera instead of a rifle?
It will. The V-style cradle pops off and the Allen post attachment system underneath uses a 3/8-16 thread that fits cameras, spotting scopes, and other accessories built for that mount. That makes it handy for glassing and field photography, not just shooting.
How tall does the Allen Axial shooting stick get?
It adjusts from roughly 33.5 inches up to 61 inches when fully extended. That range covers seated positions in a ground blind all the way up to standing shots. The aluminum locking cams hold each leg at your chosen height.
What keeps the shooting stick steady on different ground?
Each leg ends in a carbide tip paired with a rubber boot. The carbide grips into dirt, hard-pack, or frozen ground, while the rubber boot keeps it from sliding on decks, rock, or other slick surfaces.




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