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Offline brownsfan

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Harris Bipod on an In-Line?
« on: November 25, 2003, 03:32:03 PM »
I've come up with the idea of possibly mounting a Harris Bipod on an in-line muzzleloader.  (I'm sure the "traditionalists" on this forum will want to give this one a try.)

A bipod might actually work well for "edge of the field" hunting situations.

Has anybody played around with a muzzleloader with a bipod attached to see if point of impact remains unaffected?

I guess some range time may be needed to test this theory.
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Harris Bipod on an In-Line?
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2003, 03:40:01 PM »
i have shot one on my ultimate for a while now no impact point change! i ahve also tryed it out on my encore as well after drilling a second stud in! so far so good
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« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2003, 03:46:46 PM »
in my knight manual. it tells you that if you ever mount a bipod on the rifle it will void the warrenty. When I asked about this they told me because of the twisting action of the muzzle loader and would crack the stock.
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« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2003, 07:10:10 PM »
I've used a Harris bipod on my Firehawk, Encore and Omega and have never had the point of impact change. The bipod is the steadiest field rest you will find and for the long-range shots these guns are capable of, it's a must.
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« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2003, 08:10:06 PM »
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in my knight manual. it tells you that if you ever mount a bipod on the rifle it will void the warrenty.


Knight has since changed that-- there is no problem with a bipod on a Knight.
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« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2003, 02:31:31 AM »
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in my knight manual. it tells you that if you ever mount a bipod on the rifle it will void the warrenty. When I asked about this they told me because of the twisting action of the muzzle loader and would crack the stock.

It would only void it on the stock, not the whole gun. Like Randy said, it's since been removed from the manual.


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I've come up with the idea of possibly mounting a Harris Bipod on an in-line muzzleloader. (I'm sure the "traditionalists" on this forum will want to give this one a try.)

A bipod might actually work well for "edge of the field" hunting situations.

Has anybody played around with a muzzleloader with a bipod attached to see if point of impact remains unaffected?

I guess some range time may be needed to test this theory.

I don't know about any POI change. I use my bipod at the range too (improvised range). I've had my bipod mounted on my Disc Extreme the last couple years (including this one). I have yet to use it in a hunting situation though. If you are carefull, you can raise and fold up the legs with minimal noise (close shots). My two ML deer have both been with bipod on but not used as a rest despite having it lowered and ready. 1 deer at 35 yds, 1 at 20 yds and neither heard a peep with me raising it. For both shots, the bipod would have been a hindrance. I still feel (despite not using it for this yet) that a bipod will help you make good shots at longer ranges. I use shooting sticks with my sidelock too. :wink:
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« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2003, 06:46:08 AM »
Call me "old fashioned" but why would anyone WANT to buy, then carry around the "extra weight" of bi-pods??

I "make" and "use" the "original bi-pod",..... "X-sticks" made from a couple'a sticks picked up from the ground wher I make my stand,.... they'er FREE, DISPOSEABLE, and QUICK TO TIE TOGETHER!! :D
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« Reply #7 on: November 26, 2003, 06:55:46 AM »
Why not use a bi-pod, after all, you can't drop that record book buck/bull at 350 yards and get in the Boone and Crocket record book unless you're real steady.  Better yet, why not bring a portable bench with you when you go out.  They're pretty light and will fit on the back of your 4-wheeler.

I used to have a bipod on my 22-250.  Since both rifles are shooting about the same range - why not put one on a black powder muzzleloader.


Best wishes on your shooting

C F

ps Come on Randy, what is making that smoke coming out of your rifle in that picture.
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« Reply #8 on: November 26, 2003, 01:00:37 PM »
My Encore is about as non-traditional as they get! IN-line, Powerbelt bullets, Pyrodex pellets, 6x Leupold scope, and a Harris bipod! I used this setup to kill a 352+ Bull Elk @ 200 yards. Yep, shot from the sitting position off the bipod. (I would have tried to get closer but there was a cliff in the way). I shot this rifle at my range with and without the bipod at different yardages and noticed no poi change at all. :D Mike
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« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2003, 07:34:39 PM »
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Call me "old fashioned" but why would anyone WANT to buy, then carry around the "extra weight" of bi-pods??



ACCURACY!!!!!!!!!!!
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« Reply #10 on: December 16, 2003, 03:11:27 AM »
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Call me "old fashioned" but why would anyone WANT to buy, then carry around the "extra weight" of bi-pods??



ACCURACY!!!!!!!!!!!


Now you quit that baiting of the "Trads" "!" "!" "!"
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« Reply #11 on: December 16, 2003, 05:11:14 AM »
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Now you quit that baiting of the "Trads" "!" "!" "!"


I guess you are right, a bipod would look funny on my Hawken. But, dang, it does look fine on the Omega.
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« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2003, 05:25:51 AM »
Harris bipods are excellent, it is just that I don't shoot well from them at the bench-- must be my "Marty Feldman" shoulder? Laying on my belly, I do much better. On the bench, they just spin me to the left.
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« Reply #13 on: December 16, 2003, 05:42:43 AM »
Are you using a rear bag on the bench Randy?
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« Reply #14 on: December 16, 2003, 05:52:47 AM »
Just a "Bunny Bag."
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