Starting to shoot 50m and 100m with my CZ 22lr Lux and Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 4.5-14x44 scope, I need to be steadier than using the odds and ends of supports at our ranges. What should I look for in a bipod? And should that always be combined with a rear bag?
What kind of bipod do I need?
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Depends how deep your pockets are. There are bipods that are lighter than others, thus cost more. Also there are ones that pivot left and right for gtound that isnt flat. However it sounds like youll only be shooting at the range. So flat and no carring.
IMO ebay/amazon for a deal.
IMO ebay/amazon for a deal.
If you are serious about groups, then you want a bag system not a bipod. The only thing that a bipod has on bags is mobility... but if you are bench shooting then mobility is not an issue. As far as bipods go, look at Harris pivot models contrary to what you have heard (above) the pivot is for panning right and left, for uneven ground the legs telescope. There are cheaper models around but since you are shooting a Lux & Legend, I would spend the money for a Harris... leave the eBay models for the other guys...
Hoyt what do you think about the bipod mystic sells/makes? Its expensive but from what I read, long distance shooters use it. I think its called F-class.
I dont know if long distance competitions you can use bags. However the OP didnt say anything about comps.
I dont know if long distance competitions you can use bags. However the OP didnt say anything about comps.
Canting is not pivoting... you stated that it "pivots" to accommodate uneven ground... it does not... it pivots for panning... leg extension adjusts for uneven ground... canting generally adjusts for a poor surface mount on the rifle, but can also compensate for being off level. Why would I retract my post?
Communication is all about words... if you use the wrong ones, because you really don't know what you are talking about, or perhaps you have a precarious grasp of English vocabulary, then you communicate misinformation... a regular occurrence for you... try Google cut & paste... same source but at least communicated accurately.
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My recommendation would be either;
1) Harris Bipod (Type "S") with a rear bag (I use a Protektor and love it), or;
2) A pedestal type front rest with a rear bag. This is obviously a more expensive option, but if you are after tight groups and mostly shooting at the range, it is a sound investment.
I have both options, so feel free to pm me for pics or with any questions.
1) Harris Bipod (Type "S") with a rear bag (I use a Protektor and love it), or;
2) A pedestal type front rest with a rear bag. This is obviously a more expensive option, but if you are after tight groups and mostly shooting at the range, it is a sound investment.
I have both options, so feel free to pm me for pics or with any questions.
http://stores.versapod.com/50-series-bipods/
i like these ........ no external springs to catch your fingers,,, solid,, adapters available for odd mounting systems
luck or otherwise found my first one at a gun show...... think it was from "rain er shine" (spelling)
the only gun it hasn't fit in my collection is a ruger paddle stock 22........... really don't want to mess with that stock
luck
cal
i like these ........ no external springs to catch your fingers,,, solid,, adapters available for odd mounting systems
luck or otherwise found my first one at a gun show...... think it was from "rain er shine" (spelling)
the only gun it hasn't fit in my collection is a ruger paddle stock 22........... really don't want to mess with that stock
luck
cal
