Bipods, what do you use?

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So I'm thinking of getting a bipod for my Savage Mark II F. I'm just not sure what would be a good choice.

I'd use it for target practice off a bench, or in prone. But I would like it for hunting and such.

I've been looking at one of the Harris Bipods, the HBRM-S, although I'm not sure if the swivel stud is necessary. I think the notch extending legs, 6" to 9" would be great for quick deployment. Opinion?

What do kind of bipod do you use, and for what purposes? What kind would you suggest for me, and whoever else is looking to get one?

Cheers,
Sand
 
I've several Harris bipods, use them mostly for gopher hunting, I use the shorter ones more often. Prone position, can't remember the model #, but get the swivel model.
I think they are 160.00$ at wss.
 
I found that a 9-13 inch bipod is the best for prone shooting especially gophers where long time is spent lying down. higher ones tend to relieve the pressure on the neck. I have used shorter ones but strain is evident.
 
Winnipeg Toymaker said:
I found that a 9-13 inch bipod is the best for prone shooting especially gophers where long time is spent lying down. higher ones tend to relieve the pressure on the neck. I have used shorter ones but strain is evident.
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I guess it's more straining to have it on a rifle with a scope. I'm planning on running the Harris on iron sights. I think that 9 inches would be plenty for my applications.

So the swivel stud bipods, is it inconvenient on flat surfaces, or it worthwhile?

Cheers,
Sand
 
Ive got the harris 6-9 swivel. Ive yet to need to extend the legs to 9" and I think the non-swivel would be near useless anywhere but a bench. The natural earth is rarely dead level. You can screw around with adjusting the legs independantly at every new shooting location and direction but why bother when the swivel eliminates that hassle every time except the extreme uneven or rough ground.
 
Harris non-swivel 9"-13". Don't bother with the knock-offs, I did and regretted it. Love the Harris! :)

BTW, I think I paid less than $80 (Before tax) for a new one at LeBaron in Mississauga ON.
 
Since there is very little recoil from rimfire rounds I just use a cheap Coldwell bipod and have never had an issue. The money I saved went to ammo.
 
sl66ICEcuba said:
Since there is very little recoil from rimfire rounds I just use a cheap Coldwell bipod and have never had an issue. The money I saved went to ammo.
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The Caldwell one is the one I was referring to. It works, but it isn't Harris quality, isn't as rigid when deployed, etc. (and I think I paid $59 vs. the Harris for $73 or something) I use it now on my .22 air rifle.

Bipods on .22ss/17 hmrs really not a recoil issue, agreed. I asked this same question a couple of years ago, got the Caldwell in spite of the chorus of "buy a Harris". They were right, I was wrong.
 
dryfire said:
Harris BRM-S - notched legs with swivel. And get the pod-loc for fast and secure adjustment. Very solid.
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+1 I've had ones without the notches and will never go back. Can't imagine any use for a pod that doesn't swivel either. And springs should push the legs out, not pull them in.... in my opinion. BMRS does it right.
 
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