Harris bipods?

[doninva]

I think I will get a set of Harris bipods as that is the brand everyone recommends. I will be using them while setting on my backside so I was thinking the longest ones. Would this be correct and is the swivel feature worth 30.00 extra. Thanks, Don

[Catfish]

I have the tall ones on several guns. I don`t have the swivels so don`t know if they are worth the extra, but the tall ones are just the right height when your sitting on the ground. I even have one on a .357 max. Encore handgun that I use for deer hunting. You`ll be happy with them.

[scott4687]

I'm 6'3", I found the tallest ones a little too tall for me.  If your shooting long distance, then they would work, but if your doing anything up close, test them out first.

[Ladobe]

Different strokes...

I've been a very strong user of Harris bipods for many years, using them for almost all of my bench and prone target and varmint shooting instead of mechanical rests or bags (now days I only have several of the Harris HBR-S and HBL-S... sold all the taller models I had).   But when it comes to predator calling, spot and stock or still hunting, a lot of years has taught me that a good set of sticks is a lot more versatile in the filed than the taller Harris bipods attached to your firearm.   In my case I prefer the Verne Howey sticks (38") and several different styles I've made myself from everything from wooden dowels to aluminum or graphite arrow shafts to shock-corded tent poles carried in a belt bag.   But any commercial or home made sticks will get the job done very well and IMO way better than the Harris bipods will.   Besides not being limited on height, the sticks are much faster to "match" conditions or changing conditions than the Harris is (height, angle, slope, etc).     That comes in handy when the predator comes in from an unexpected direction and/or swings down wind on you.

Anyway, food for thought.  YMMV

Larry
 

[Glanceblamm]

Besides not being limited on height, the sticks are much faster to "match" conditions or changing conditions than the Harris is (height, angle, slope, etc).     That comes in handy when the predator comes in from an unexpected direction and/or swings down wind on you.

Good post. No bipods here because for myself, they take away from the portability of a rifle when used within calling ranges.

[Cottonwood]

I have several bipods, but when stand hunting I perfer shooting sticks over anything.  As already stated the reasons why they are better.  You just have to hassle carrying them along when walking a long ways.  I use the ones I used during my BPCR shooting days, that work real well and are real sturdy for a solid rest.

[Dee]

I have had Harris bi pods for years but, switched to the extend able shooting sticks, and put a light leather sling on them. If I am hiking to a stand I extend them all the way out, and I can shoot with a rest standing up, and I am 6'3" tall. If I am sitting, they will adjust to that, and I don't have to worry if the ground is level, and I can level the rifle in the rubberized cradle the stick provide.
I do still use the Harris' to sight in a rifle as they are rigid.JMO

[doninva]

Thanks alot guys, I will consider the sticks. Is there a set that stand out from the others or should I whip a set out. Don

[Dee]

Go to the sporting goods store and compare. The advantages you personally want, and the quality should be obvious.