Recommend a bipod

Hunter21 · 25-02-2012 11:30PM #1

As above, been considering a bipod for ages now for my HMR but can't decide on what spec bipod I want to get.

Can't decide if I want a small one and lie down on the ground to fire.

Or

A good high one that I can kneel down and use.

Or a mixture of both.

What do ye recommend? What do you have.

cushcam · 25-02-2012 11:49PM

i use a sun optics 6-9 tilt and swivel bipod for prone shooting. they are a great quality item for a fraction of the cost of a harris one. the only issue i have is that i can get caught for height from time to time so a 9-13 will suit me better

http://www.sunopticsusa.com/

Erk · 26-02-2012 12:14AM

I agree the 9-13 swivel is great imo. I have it on my .17hmr at the moment. The 13-27 would do due to no re coil basically so doesn't have to be locked into your shoulder as much. Out of them all the 9-13 is perfect. Hope this helps.

garv123 · 26-02-2012 01:02AM

I got a 9-13 knock off harris on ebay and it suits all my needs. Its not swivel but that doesn't bother me. Its great quality and its all the height i need. 6-9 is more suited for shooting off a bench i reckon.

zeissman · 26-02-2012 10:18AM

I have bipods in every size.
When shooting at targets I prefer the 6 to 9in model but for hunting I use the 9 to 13in model.
Get the swivel ones as they are well worth the few quid extra.

lefthooker · 26-02-2012 05:03PM

I have a 6-9" and a 9-13", both swivel.
The 9-13" is a Harris knock off, have it a few years now & works great for hunting from prone position, rarely ever go beyond 9"". I picked up a Harris 6-9" lately, I found that if I was out with the lamp and taking a shot off the bonnet of the jeep the 9" was too high. The Harris is a whole different job tho, much better construction.

Gonzor · 26-02-2012 05:39PM

If your a hunting man dont get a small one...

My first ever bipod was a small one and its grand if your up hill and shooting down, or on a completely flat ground. But if theres a tuft of high grass or the target is even a small bit higher then forget it.

THese days I always get a 12-25 harris bipod for all my rifles and Im very impressed. WOuld never go back to a small one.

Aswell, lying flat on the grass can be a pain if its wet. With the small bipod you have no choice but to lie down flat and get soaked.

deeksofdoom · 26-02-2012 06:35PM

Get the big harris swivel bipod, handy for shooting over undulating ground you can sit or lie down behind it athough you may have to crane your neck a little when lying down (if your a fatty you won't have to worry about it;)).

Farmlife · 26-02-2012 10:16PM

I use the 6-9 for bench target and have a http://www.slingstix.com/ for the fields, perfect set up for me

Citizen_Erased · 26-02-2012 10:21PM

+1 Harris swivel bi pod.

Can't remember if it is a standard feature on harris or not but Id recommend ones with a set number of locking point along the length of the telescopic legs- they're just easier to use than the fully adjustable ones

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