Bipod, Rucksack or Sandbag?
- Thread starter SurvivorRye
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Interesting...thanks for the info!
I typed in "Safari Ching Sling" on google...
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SurvivorRye;
It's been interesting reading the responses from members who hunt different terrain.
Here in the southern interior mountains I can't recall seeing a hunting situation where a bipod would have worked unless it was able to extend to at least 18".
I often carry a tripod made from 4' sections of ½" dowel rod -sharpened so they stick in the ground -when hunting with our daughters and they've used it to take a few deer now. I'll add I tried a bipod made with ½" dowels and it wasn't nearly as stable as when the 3rd leg was added.
Over the years I'd think more stuff has been shot over a back pack or off my cowboy hat laying on a rock than anything else, some rifles using a military sling to help steady and some not.
As with a lot of things in life, the best way to see which is best is to try it for yourself.
For instance I've heard from other shooters that some rifles will change their point of impact when switching from a bipod to off a pack and there's only one way to find out if your rifle is another one of those.
As well, one of my hunting rifles has a barrel band mounted sling, so shooting it from a tight sling does move the point of impact.
Hopefully that was some use to you and good luck on your upcoming hunts.
Regards,
Dwayne
It's been interesting reading the responses from members who hunt different terrain.
Here in the southern interior mountains I can't recall seeing a hunting situation where a bipod would have worked unless it was able to extend to at least 18".
I often carry a tripod made from 4' sections of ½" dowel rod -sharpened so they stick in the ground -when hunting with our daughters and they've used it to take a few deer now. I'll add I tried a bipod made with ½" dowels and it wasn't nearly as stable as when the 3rd leg was added.
Over the years I'd think more stuff has been shot over a back pack or off my cowboy hat laying on a rock than anything else, some rifles using a military sling to help steady and some not.
As with a lot of things in life, the best way to see which is best is to try it for yourself.
For instance I've heard from other shooters that some rifles will change their point of impact when switching from a bipod to off a pack and there's only one way to find out if your rifle is another one of those.
As well, one of my hunting rifles has a barrel band mounted sling, so shooting it from a tight sling does move the point of impact.
Hopefully that was some use to you and good luck on your upcoming hunts.
Regards,
Dwayne
On the B.C coast there's very few areas that you can lay prone to shoot any distances while hunting. The vegetation is very dense. Most deers and bears i've shot were all under 25 metres. I normally use a kneeing postion. If i had to support my rifle it would be my ruck if time wasn't a factor. I always found it hard to follow through with a shot with a bi-pod due to the rifle "jumping" off the bi-pod during recoil.
SurvivorRye;
It's been interesting reading the responses from members who hunt different terrain.
Here in the southern interior mountains I can't recall seeing a hunting situation where a bipod would have worked unless it was able to extend to at least 18".
I often carry a tripod made from 4' sections of ½" dowel rod -sharpened so they stick in the ground -when hunting with our daughters and they've used it to take a few deer now. I'll add I tried a bipod made with ½" dowels and it wasn't nearly as stable as when the 3rd leg was added.
Over the years I'd think more stuff has been shot over a back pack or off my cowboy hat laying on a rock than anything else, some rifles using a military sling to help steady and some not.
As with a lot of things in life, the best way to see which is best is to try it for yourself.
For instance I've heard from other shooters that some rifles will change their point of impact when switching from a bipod to off a pack and there's only one way to find out if your rifle is another one of those.
As well, one of my hunting rifles has a barrel band mounted sling, so shooting it from a tight sling does move the point of impact.
Hopefully that was some use to you and good luck on your upcoming hunts.
Regards,
Dwayne
Thanks for the insight Dwayne, I appreciate it. I have been using my backpack lately and it seems to work well. I'm going to try out sitting cross-legged next time and see how that works out for me.
Also, is that why cowboy hats have those little dips in the top? So you have somewhere to rest your rifle? lol
Under 25 meters and you can claim they were "coming right for us!"
Seriously though, thanks for the input. And thanks everyone else too!
I can, but that's not one of the options you're allowed to pick in this thread.
I can hit the target at 200 yards standing up no problem. Don't know if that's good or not though....
- Location
- Somewhere on the Hudson Bay Coast
I carry shooting sticks while hunting varmints and yotes. For big game I will use anything at hand.
I can, but that's not one of the options you're allowed to pick in this thread.
I can hit the target at 200 yards standing up no problem. Don't know if that's good or not though....
Well done!
OK I have to admit the safari sling looks pretty neat.
CptnBlues63
Regular
- Location
- Northern Alberta
Thanks for all the input guys!
If I find a deal on a harris bipod I may pick one up, the chinese aluminum ones look like they might be junk and I don't want to waste money on one of them.
So far I've been using my backpack and it works pretty well. I'll try the sitting down cross legged position too. Thanks again!
You don't sit cross-legged. That's not only not only not comfy, it offers no support.
Take a look at the pic of the dude shooting with the fancy sling. That's basically how I do it. Legs wide apart to form a stable platform, left elbow on my left knee, right elbow on right knee aiming somewhat to my left.
LOL - I don't use a sling except to carry the rifle. I shoot very well offhand, standing, sitting or laying on my belly. I don't shoot kneeling cause like a few others here, I have bad knees and have had surgery on them both. That's why the last few years most of my shots have been across the hood of the truck.
I couldn't be bothered twisting my arm through a sling or getting into some fancy ching sling setup. When I see game and it's in range, I shoulder, aim and shoot. I don't have time to stop and play silly sling games.
- Location
- St. Paul AB
Looks like the Burris Intermediate Eye Relief (IER). I have one on my Ruger Frontier in 7mm-08. The only scoped big game rifle I will ever need. Unless I come across a Frontier in .338 Federal. Mine is the 2.75 fixed power. You just bring it up, and bam, everything is right there. Tough to find. Leupold makes only one model and Burris makes two. Couldn't find a fourth option.
I normally shoot off of a pair of homemade cross sticks. Must be the buffalo hunter in me.
My .223 has a Harris bipod though.
- Location
- Somewhere on the Hudson Bay Coast
Looks like the Burris Intermediate Eye Relief (IER). I have one on my Ruger Frontier in 7mm-08. The only scoped big game rifle I will ever need. Unless I come across a Frontier in .338 Federal. Mine is the 2.75 fixed power. You just bring it up, and bam, everything is right there. Tough to find. Leupold makes only one model and Burris makes two. Couldn't find a fourth option.
I normally shoot off of a pair of homemade cross sticks. Must be the buffalo hunter in me.
I had a Burris Scout on this rifle, but it packed up, this is an old 2X Leupold EER.
Hunting on the flatland's of southern Alberta is an experience...you need to improvise a suitable rest when available. I have rarely used a bipod or an attachment of any kind on my rifle since this appendages usually equated extra weight. In the field I have used virtually anything handy to rest the rifle...if time permitted. Sage brush, Hillock, Rocks, the exceeding scarce tree, fence post, barbed wire, tin can, truck fender/hood. The last resort for taking a shot at an animal was standing offhand, usually I employed and kneeling shot if there was no support handy. When stalking an animal I was looking for three things...the critter, stable ground to traverse and something to support a shot...yeah it is a lot to remember, but the field conditions dictated the shot.
The key thing practice shooting form a a variety of positions on the range before going into the field.
Cheers
The key thing practice shooting form a a variety of positions on the range before going into the field.
Cheers
Does that work for a 26" heavy barrel varmint rifle too?
I like shooting off a bipod, and can almost always do so, but sometimes sitting like this picture would be easier for sure. But not sure holding a heavy rifle like that would be the easiest thing to do.
