Bipods
- Thread starter PrairiePursuit
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Yes they are. Use them on 4 CF rifles and 4 22's.
My experience is with the Harris line. There are a number of "after patent" knock offs.
A Harris can be sent to them in Kentucky and they ship it back free of charge . . . Non Harris bipods will only be returned if return postage is included . . . otherwise they are "recycled"!
There are a number of models . . . notched legs, bench rest, swivels, and tall. Maybe not as good as sand bags off the bench but lighter and quicker in the field.
My experience is with the Harris line. There are a number of "after patent" knock offs.
A Harris can be sent to them in Kentucky and they ship it back free of charge . . . Non Harris bipods will only be returned if return postage is included . . . otherwise they are "recycled"!
There are a number of models . . . notched legs, bench rest, swivels, and tall. Maybe not as good as sand bags off the bench but lighter and quicker in the field.
M12shooter
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- East St. Paul, mb
Worth they're weight in gold IMO. They do add lots of xtra weight and make a rifle barrel heavy. Also, when traversing through brush and trees bipods get hung up alot. Make sure you get one that expends long enough for your needs. I shoot most often from a sitting position and have a Harris that lets me do this. One more thong...I find from field testing that my rifles tend to shoot a bit high when shots placed from a tripod.
I've got a ton of Harris' from benchrest to sitting height. A few rifles have bipods that never come
off, and others that will never see one. It really depends on the use. For coyote calling, gopher shooting, and certain specific big game situations they are indispensable. For other situations they snag on everything in sight, destroy the balance of the rifle and you'll be hating it every minute it's mounted.
BTW; if it doesn't swivel for instant levelling it's junk.
off, and others that will never see one. It really depends on the use. For coyote calling, gopher shooting, and certain specific big game situations they are indispensable. For other situations they snag on everything in sight, destroy the balance of the rifle and you'll be hating it every minute it's mounted.
BTW; if it doesn't swivel for instant levelling it's junk.
elimsprint
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Kelowna, BC
I used to use bipods all the time but found them more hassle than they were worth. I either carry one in my pack and put it on when I am on stand or lately I have just been carrying a collapsible monopod/walking stick that works quite well. My only complaint about it is it's a little noisy if you bump it on stuff.
Alberta Bigbore
CGN Regular
- Location
- Edmonton, Alberta
Only use primos trigger sticks bipod and tripods
Bipods are a pita, imho! For hunting at least, grass is always too tall, you lay down on a cactus, the ground is wet, etc etc.
I used to like them but then a buddy put me on to shooting stick type bipods from cabelas. Adjustable ht., set it and carry like a walking stick. With the rifle slung you can use them to move brush, light walking stick for stability. Pop the legs apart and rock solid standing/kneeling /sitting shot. A bit of practice and they are great, lots of times moving to that fence post 10' away, deer gone. Laying down, deer gone. They already know you are there, shooting stick out, boom! My opinion but I own a couple and now I don't leave home without them. Super fun for gophers as well, gives you a bit of ht. That you don't have if you are laying in the tick grass.
I used to like them but then a buddy put me on to shooting stick type bipods from cabelas. Adjustable ht., set it and carry like a walking stick. With the rifle slung you can use them to move brush, light walking stick for stability. Pop the legs apart and rock solid standing/kneeling /sitting shot. A bit of practice and they are great, lots of times moving to that fence post 10' away, deer gone. Laying down, deer gone. They already know you are there, shooting stick out, boom! My opinion but I own a couple and now I don't leave home without them. Super fun for gophers as well, gives you a bit of ht. That you don't have if you are laying in the tick grass.
I have a Harris on all of my rifles. I keep mine on when I am up high and cutting ounces wherever possible.
Most of my prairie and foothills shots were off the bipod. It sure is a nice aid in the southern Alberta wind. In late season in the bush most of my shots are standing, but the bipod is nice for setting the rifle down in the snow while sitting in a blind or after the shot.
Most of my prairie and foothills shots were off the bipod. It sure is a nice aid in the southern Alberta wind. In late season in the bush most of my shots are standing, but the bipod is nice for setting the rifle down in the snow while sitting in a blind or after the shot.
They are a great shooting aid and I utilized them for many years. The most common bipods type (Harris/Caldwell) do add weight to the firearm, however there are two other bipods that are very light.
1) The Snipe Pod - About $100.00
2) The Neopod - About $450.00
I haven't taken a harris out of my cabinet since I bought a B&T Lightweight Bipod from Wolverine. They are polymer and aluminum and about 4-5 ounces lighter than a harris, and they have a few degrees to self level. They do require the small swivel stud rail adapter, which does not weigh an ounce. It is as tough as my harris for abuse. I have it on a tikka superlight with McMillan edge stock, so it is the cheapest way to shave 4 ounces. The farther towards the muzzle, the more you notice the extra weight. It also removes easier than the harris.
https://www.wolverinesupplies.com/ProductDetail/BTHBT22297_B-T-QD-Lightweight-Bipod
https://www.wolverinesupplies.com/ProductDetail/BTHBT22297_B-T-QD-Lightweight-Bipod
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