Bi-Pod Recommendations

FISMA

Lads,
Would you please advise what bipods you are using.

I am interested to know what y'er using when hunting deer or vermin control.

I normally use sticks as where I hunt has thick cover which often prevents a prone shot. Even if I use a cover/blanket to lie on, the angle of the shot would have to go through some tall scrub.

Ideally, I would like a bipod that would allow the shooter to either go prone or sitting/kneeling position. Are such bipods manufactured or do you have to choose one or the other?

Also, does anyone use a bipod that goes on the barrel? Isn't the swivel/stock bipod the best?

Please be as specific as possible, links would be appreciated.

Thanks

Xplor.er

Harris would be one of the best bipods to get, get a tilt one for using on uneven ground etc.. there a serious bit of kit and can be got for around €110-130. You wont regret buying a harris!

It wasn't me!

Harris 13-27" allows that, though might be a little low depending on your ground, and not everyone likes to shoot prone on 13". It does work though.

Glensman

For the shot you are describing I use Stoney-point Steady Stix II...

Of the bi-pods I have none are tall enough for what you are talking about. But my Caldwell XLA was the best value and easily as gooda build quaility as my Harris.

Tackleberrywho

Harris is the best out there.
I have been using their products since 1999.


there is two high Harris Bipods, the one with 3 adjustments, although slightly shorter; is far more versatile for shooting on a side of a steep hill, over rushes/tall grass etc
You basically can shoot kneeling very effectively

bunny shooter

Harris, all the way, with swivel :cool:

Cass

I have a 6-9" & 9-13" swivel Harris Bipod. I prefer the swivel for uneven ground shooting when prone as very rarely do you have a nice flat piece of ground to shoot from.

Never go with any bipod that attachs to the barrel. Even if you could allow for the difference in POI from the change in harmonics a bipod on the barrel would create, the type of ground you fire from could cause differences in your results.

By that i mean if the bipod was on the barrel and you zeroed from a table or concrete floor at a range. Now in the field you take a similar shot, but from soft ground. The softer grass/ground would "absorb" some of the recoil, resonance, etc where the harder table/concrete would not and transfer it all to the rifle.

Now this is speculation as i've never seen a test/study on the effects, but i would still stand by my assumption that a bipod that attachs to the barrel and not the stock will effect shot placement/POI.

Discuss.:D

ormondprop

How do rockmount compare to harris

Norwayviking

bunny shooter wrote: »

Harris, all the way, with swivel :cool:

Harris with sviwel and pod claws "claw footing" makes a very sturdy base in all conditions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR-TxXiZjPE

mac80

I have a Rockmount, fine for normal vermin control and if your on a budget..

FISMA

It wasn't me! wrote: »

Harris 13-27" allows that, though might be a little low depending on your ground, and not everyone likes to shoot prone on 13". It does work though.

The 13" would be fine for prone at the range? Say off of concrete? I suppose you would need a few more inches in the field.

This one looks about the size.

ormondprop

i find 13 too high for prone and i'm not small, i have a harris 13-23 that i never use, instead i use a crappy 9-13 rip off, i keep meaning to buy another proper 9-13 swivel

Tackleberrywho

FISMA wrote: »

The 13" would be fine for prone at the range? Say off of concrete? I suppose you would need a few more inches in the field.

This one looks about the size.

9-13 is the most common one here
6-9 is only of use at 9 or 6 for bench rest

I shoot bunnies with 9-13 that has the notched legs.
The 13-2something I have is adjusted with those twist screws on the front of the legs

Often I have to shoot off a slant and I adjust the legs to leave me shooting level (if that makes sense)

The older models had no swivel, great for benchrest where you want to be as rigid as possible, but a PITA in the field

http://www.harrisbipods.com/HB25CS.html this I use winter


This I use in summer/dry conditions & longrange
http://www.harrisbipods.com/HBLMS.html

Hibrion

+ 1 for a harris swivel.

clivej

I have 3 swivel Harris bi-pods and use them all in different situations.

1. 6"-9" benchrest at the range, I did use this on the stalking rifle but it's a little low. Used mainly @6"
2. 9"-13" used all the time for stalking, but then where I stalk there are plenty of tracks that run through the forest where I can lay prone for the shot. Used at about 10"-12"
3. 13"-27" for the 22lr for shooting rabbits where I need the extra height in the tall grass. Very useful for sitting with your back to a tree or fence post and taking the shot. Used mainly @13"

johngalway

Ezridax wrote: »

Discuss.:D

Not enough work

deeksofdoom

I have a Harris 13 to 27 inch, its great for fox shooting or shooting over uncut silage, tall grass etc, its not great for prone shooting unless you bring a shovel to dig a couple of small holes for the legs:rolleyes:

BTW Comeraghshooter if you are reading this I want my bipod back!

Tackleberrywho

deeksofdoom wrote: »

I have a Harris 13 to 27 inch, its great for fox shooting or shooting over uncut silage, tall grass etc, its not great for prone shooting unless you bring a shovel to dig a couple of small holes for the legs:rolleyes:

BTW Comeraghshooter if you are reading this I want my bipod back!

That's why I picked the smaller one, not sure exact measurements and I am not at home to measure. I think it's 2" smaller ~25 on Full extension which is good enough for most rushes briar's grass etc for stalking

The 2nd Tallest one (with 3 extensions) is still quite good prone, not perfect but quite good.