Bipod question

[ebruder]

Changing the support style can influence grouping and you may have to work on your technique.

Rifles which recoil less like the .17 Mach IV are less influenced. I did a bit of practice at 300yds - rest verses bipod and fund no difference in this instance.

What technique changes can improve the situation?

 

[ebruder]

Or I guess a better way to put it... are there any tricks for shooting better with a bipod?

 

[Terry Perkins]

Check out this article...http://www.6mmbr.com/TacticalFroggyA1.html

 

[guntech]

A solid rest and sandbags from either the bench or the ground will always be more accurate than a bipod.

As Joe stated the more recoil there is, the less accurate a bipod will be in comparison.

You will have to test yourself and your rifle to actually find out. It may make no difference depending on your ability.

 

[Leeper]

In the field or at the range I prefer bags. A small bag of sawdust weighs little and can be carried around easily enough for field use. At the range I use an old Wichita front rest whether prone or off the bench. I've just never been a fan of bipods. Regards, Bill.

 

[BAITRON]

Hi Powdergun,
It really comes down to what your comforatable with. I fired one of Popurhedoff's sniper rifles and on the first shot managed to take the primer out of a 12 gage shell at a couple hundred meters (from a bipod, sitting). That is not because I'm so good, that is because his rifle is "perfect".

Yes, but try duplicating or triplicating that shot with a bipod. Bipods are great for hunting and snipiing, they are not consistent enough for target shooting and tack driving. The logic as others have stated is that there is always a little variation. Heavy rests allow for a constant which means less variable movement which allows for increased accuracy. Preferewnce is one thing but accuracy can be best achieved by a heavy bench with baby or talcum powder to allow for consistent recoil slide.

 

[BAITRON]

Sorry about the spelling guys!

 

[BAITRON]

In my opinion Bipods are great when you need mobility.

 

[boondock saint]

I just want to thank everyone who posted an opinion, I can't tell you how how much I learned from this discussion. This site is awesome!!!

 

[JoeP's old business account]

In the field or at the range I prefer bags. A small bag of sawdust weighs little and can be carried around easily enough for field use. Bill.

Bill, I hope its a water proof bag! Of course, the any water it absorbs might help create a more stable surface..... I might try that idea... of course I'd need a big bag or multiple bags for field use....