Harris bipod on the grass

[liberty]

I am using a Harris bipod for shooting on the bench but also want to use it to shoot on the grass in f-class

For you Harris bipod shooters, what is your technique for shootng on the grass?.

Do you leave the feet on the grass or put a peice of wood or carpet under for better grip?.

Opinions and tips appreciated.

 

[manitou210]

A Harris isn't ideal in it's current form. But it's the best. It does make re-aquisition more difficult(although it bounces much less off the ground -as it was designed for, than on a hard surface). But a swivel Harris works well with a PodLok and addition of PodPaws.

 

[Duner]

I am new and I have only put a couple hundred rounds down range with a bipod, but I find my Harris Bipod is much easier to shoot in grass (ie more accurate) because I can preload the bipod easier. I find on the bench (wood) the bipod bounces back and is hard to preload. BTW I shoot a 308.

What do you shoot?
I guess my vote goes to put it directly on the grass.

 

[Workingspy]

I have the Phoenix Pod system from Coretac in Mississauga and I love it, it is specifically made to attach easily to your Harris bipod. I use the rubber pads but they also have very heavy duty claws just for sand and grass, here is the link to the product #1 and videos in action from Phoenix. The rubber set I have is perfect for bench shooting mostly, these things grip like crazy and really cuts down on the bounce back. This system is not cheap not in my opinion it makes the Harris bipod just amazing.

1) http://www.coretacsolutions.com/products_bipod_systems.htm

2) http://www.phoenixtactical.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=21

 

[Grizzlypeg]

I'd put the feet on the grass. If you put down a board and there is anything but flat ground, the board could rock and pivot.

 

[ryandpahl]

Bipods are best suited for soft surfaces, I find they bounce way to much on a bench of any sort.

 

[Longshot]

Get behind the gun more instead of off to the side and you won't have any issues with any bipod bouncing.

 

[lejarretnoir]

For F-Class grass shooting I use aluminum spiked feet to replace the rubber feet. The spikes dig in and the pads maintain the depth. The beauty of the Harris is it recoils with the gun and returns to battery somewhat.

 

[Wally]

I don't know if any one else does this, but when I shoot, I put my left hand under the butt stock, so my left elbow is sticking out almost straight down the stock of the rifle. I take advantage of this by tightening the sling and wrapping it around my elbow so that the weight of my arm holds the front of the rifle down.

Know what I mean? Seems to work well for me but I don't do much prone shooting. That'll change now that I have a comb riser.

 

[Terry Perkins]

Get behind the gun more instead of off to the side and you won't have any issues with any bipod bouncing.

Longshot has pretty much given you the answer for bipod hop. I also use Coretac rubber feet for more contact.

 

[liberty]

Thanks guys, lots of good ideas and lots to try.

 

[scout]

Nokomis (Saskatchewan) is the only range where I have had trouble with a Harris, as they have loose gravel on their mounds - the Harris has to go into the gravel to be stable. A square piece of industrial carpet sure helps there. Otherwise, shoot off of the ground.

 

[OldRanger]

Thanks for link!~