Bipod for hunting rifle

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Hello guys, not sure this is the place to ask for this so if I'm in the wrong please let me know.

Alright so I'm looking for a bipod for my new browning x-bolt 2, this is my first hunting rifle, first rifle at all actually, and I would like to get a good bipod for it. I know very little about them except that it's best to get one where you can tilt your rifle when it's in the bipod for when you are on uneven surfaces. I made a few searches and here are the ones I kept in mind :

https://tier-one-usa.com/products/evolution-tactical-bipod
https://backlanz.co.nz/products/backlanz-detachable-bipod-carbon
https://mdttac.com/ca/mdt-grnd-pod
https://javelinbipod.com/products/javelin-pro-hunt-tac-bipod?country=CA

I'm looking for something light but durable of course since it's gonna be for hunting and I want to add as little as possible weight when traveling.
Also something that doesn't make too much sounds when deploying/reploying.
Give me your suggestions, much appreciated.
 
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If I was gonna buy one it would be the Spartan javelin, simple, low profile, easy on and off, light weight and well appreciated by lots and lots of hunters!
 
I bought the Spartan springbok bipod. Is great for hunting. It’s all I use for coyotes. Keep it in your pack until you need it so your not adding additional weight to your rifle. Attaches to your gun with a magnet.
 
If youre looking for a light weight hunting bipod its hard to beat a Spartan Javelin...they're only like 6.2 oz. with mount plus bipod.
 
I do have to say I wasn’t amazed with the spartan bipod I had. Every situation I was in it was always just 1 inch to short
Not saying they’re bad or anything they are a great option to save weight on a sheep hunt or something. But realistically all you’re ever gonna need is an Atlas bipod of any model I absolutely love them not the lightest option but they’re always a solid bipod in any terrain.
And don’t fall for the MDT ground there amazing PRS bipods but not so awesome for hunting
 
In many years of hunting it was rare to be able to shoot prone...never shot an animal in that position... sitting or standing with a rest was far more common. A bipod that goes from 11 to 22 inches would work well. (an old Harris 1A) (I have a new one for sale on the EE)
 
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Oh and another reason not to get a spartan bipod is it will not perform in cold weather because the legs don’t adjust properly because the twist adjustment leg seals freeze and won’t lock in. Happened to me more times I can remember
 
I’ve never been able to shoot consistently from a harris style bipod. I’ve tried loading the legs and everything I could think of, they just don’t work for me.

I ended up putting one of these bt15 atlas picatinny rails on my hunting rifles and using an atlas bipod. This model also has a flush cup for your sling.

https://accu-shot.com/shop/accessories/bt15-335-1913-rail/

This is the bipod I use. I’ve had mine for a bunch of years now and I’m really happy with it.

https://accu-shot.com/shop/atlas-bi...bipod-standard-height-with-adm-170-s-lever-3/
 
Back in the day, I shot a bunch of groundhogs with a BSA .222 HB model that had a Harris bipod attached to it constantly. No pan or tilt...don't even know if they offered those features back then...just a simple basic rest that extended to sitting/crouching/kneeling height. I still have that original bipod now, almost 50 years later, and it still works perfectly and doesn't even look too bad, but nowadays I have no interest in any bipod that actually attaches to a hunting rifle.

Depending upon the hunt in question, I will carry various bipods or tripods. I spent a bunch of time practicing with standing-height tripods like the BogPod and others, in preparation for an African hunt where they are considered pretty much standard equipment, and came to like them a lot. I also am a fan of the collapsible shock-corded jobs like the Stoney Point.

Just an observation: people are always talking about "loading" their bipods. Great for lots of tactical or precision shooting, but for hunting I think it's way overrated. Plenty of rifles, probably most in fact, shoot to differing POI when held standing freehand versus on a bipod, and loading the bipod can exacerbate that. I want a hunting rifle...not talking about varminters or predator rifles, but rather all-around big-game rifles... to be usable from freehand, kneeling, laid across a backpack, whatever. That means that when I use a rest I want just light contact on it to steady the rifle; if it's not a soft surface like a backpack, I want my hand between the gun and the rock or branch. I'm already considering wind and trajectory, I have no interest in also trying to figure in changes in POI due to differing grips on the rifle versus bearing down heavily on a bipod or tripod.

Did you know that lots of fields are literally filled with rifle rests? It's called tall grass; it won't let you go prone, or even sit...but if you aren't carrying around a standing set of shooting sticks, you can just grab a handful of it and pull upwards with your non-shooting hand, which will provide some additional steadiness to a longer shot. It's obviously not super-precise...it's not for you if you are one of those guys who don't look for a target nearby because they prefer to shoot one on the next mountain...but it's just another bit of adaptability that might come in handy someday. Adapt!
 
I use a Harris that extends to 27 inches, I can use it from a sitting position, not many areas where I hunt that I could shoot prone, I tried a Caldwell but it didn't last as long as the Harris has.
 
I have always loved the Harris bipods. I think my mainstay is the S-LM model but not sure of the nomenclature as I have not bought one for years. Mine are the 9-13", notched legs, and roto-tilt. Great choice for hunting and long range target work.
 
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I've been playing with a couple of those fiberglass driveway marker rods for shooting sticks. They were cheap at the dollar store.
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I always see bamboo at the dollar store and think about trying that for some shooting sticks.


MDT JUST released a hunting bipod. It's not cheap but it's stupid light - only 5 or 6oz!

https://mdttac.com/ca/mdt-backcountry-bipod

(Edit - i now see someone else already posted it)
 
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