What length of bipod do you use in field?

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I'm looking to buy a new bipod for my SSG 3000. Contemplating to buy a 6 to 9 inches version, it will work very well for target shoot in the range. Just want to have some opinions on what length of bipod do you use in the field for mostly deer hunt in open prairie like in Saskatchewan? Do you use same bipod for all target and hunting? Or do you change different bipod for different usage?
 
I have an adjustable one. Not sure exactly but it goes from say 12"- 24". I use it mostly for coyote calling. I'm usually sitting on the side of a hill so its set at 24". Even just sitting in a flat field shooting gophers I will have it pretty high. I don't use it for target shooting though, it's too high even at its shortest to shoot off a bench.
 
Not sure why they call it swivel as it actually doesn't move left and right but rather cants so you can level rifle without adjusting legs. I think a true swivel would take away some of the steadiness.
 
I use the benchrest, low and high for different purposes. The Benchrest that you are contemplating is the only way to go for a bench, (cough,cough, truckhood, cough, cough) and is useful for target shooting from prepared or carefully chosen positions. I still use one for the bit of F-Class shooting I do. Make sure you get the one that swivels and has the notched legs. Without those two features you will either hate it immediately or will as soon as you try a good one.

The Low is good in rolling grasslands, as long as you can pick your spot for grass height. I found that for mule-deer I would start spending a fair portion of my attention picking spots to potentially shoot from. Again, if it doesn't swivel and have leg notches don't buy it.

The high 25C model is tall enough for me to shoot from sitting, and very importantly tall enough to shoot over stubble. The lowest setting seems like it would be too high until you lay down in the stubble with your low one. Then it starts to make sense. If there's snow on the ground the extra height lets the legs punch down through the snow and still have enough height to shoot. If you don't get the swivel you'll be hating life.

I originally thought pod-locks were a gimmick until I got a used bipod equipped with one in a trade. After that I had to go out and buy T-Nuts handles and convert all mine over.
 
Had a Harris, long ago. Took the thing off and quit using one altogether. Too heavy and too much screwing around with it.
 
I use shooting sticks I made after the plans on varmint Al's site. I find them a tad bit short for me. Whatever you use make sure you can clear grass. Practice lots with whatever you choose. I started shooting with the sticks and was getting about 2.5" groups at 100 yds. Now I'm averaging 1.3 " 5 shot and best 3 shot was .260".
The nice thing about sticks is you can immediately remove your rifle from them for a freehand shot if needed. No additional weight on rifle. I carry mine in a mesh pocket on my daypack or in my hand, but you can fashion a clip as well and carry on your belt.
 
I'm looking to buy a new bipod for my SSG 3000. Contemplating to buy a 6 to 9 inches version, it will work very well for target shoot in the range. Just want to have some opinions on what length of bipod do you use in the field for mostly deer hunt in open prairie like in Saskatchewan? Do you use same bipod for all target and hunting? Or do you change different bipod for different usage?
I always use the Harris 9 to 13 inch in the swivel series.
 
Ordered an Atlas BT10-LW17 bipod with quick release, it's on its way. I'll set it up to my SSG 3000 for bench shoot. For deer hunt, I'm going to use my old Harris swivel s-lm 9-13" bipod. I'm going to try out triclawps head for my vanguard tripod for long distance shot this year.
 
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