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Offline darat100

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« on: May 18, 2006, 04:11:31 AM »
I am wanting a bipod for my .223.  I have read many around here say that resting the gun out near the end of the forearm causes accuracy problems.  I was thinking about getting of the of bipods that just wraps the barrel so that it is easily removable.  How much difference do you guys actually see when you rest out on the end.  I am not really interested in being able to shoot dime size groups.  I want to be able to pull the trigger and know that the coyote or groundhog was hit well out to about 200.  I guess what I am saying is 1" isn't all that important to me but a 2" or a little more is.  

Is this possible with one of the removable pods?

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« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2006, 05:10:46 AM »
I would just go with one of the removeable Bi-Pods that attach at the sling swivel stud like a Harris or if you ain't got the $$ for that go to Walmart and pick up a cheaper set for about $40 or so. These have worked just as well for my applications.  Try a decent Bi-pod and see how your rifle shoots with it. You just might be surprised.
I personally wouldn't reccomend the barrel clamp on type. Raises to many issues. If I'm not mistaken these where originally designed for Machine Guns for a quick rest, though I could be wrong about that.
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« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2006, 05:23:43 AM »
I have a Harris bi on my superlight 243 i have a 4x32 bushnell on it.
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« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2006, 06:17:53 AM »
As Aaron said, try it, you may be surprised. My .223 Ultra Varmint shoots fine with a bipod on the sling stud, in fact, the best groups I've ever shot with it was from a Harris bipod on a bench, .265" and .440". So far, none of my other Handis/ultras shoot well from a bipod, but it sure does. :wink:

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« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2006, 03:22:48 PM »
I just put a 13"-23" Shooters Ridge "Rock Mount" bi-pod on my NEF .243. I haven't tried it yet, but I am going calling this weekend to test her out. Got it at Bass Pro for $39.00. Walmart also carries this brand.
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« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2006, 04:19:28 PM »
Putting anything on the barrel, or resting the barrel on anything is bad news for accuracy. Some have complained about accuracy attaching the bi-pod to sling swivel stud. I never had any complaints about using the sling stud.

Also I should point out that the forearm should fit tightly to the action no slop there. Sometimes a shim between the spacer and the wood  will fix the sloppy fit.
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« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2006, 05:04:32 PM »
I put a Caldwell bipod on my Ultra 223.  One problem with mounting on the sling stud, is that the foreend begins to curve right about there at least on my rifle.  The fix was to make a wedge of epoxy putty between the foreend and the swivel, just like bedding a barrel only the other side of the foreend....

Best group off the bipod is 1.98 inches, using Black Hills ammo with 40 gr. Nosler ballistic tip bullets.  I'd feel bad about that group size, but it was at 200 yards in the wind, so I'm not unhappy.



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« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2006, 03:02:20 PM »
Nice looking set up, and a good idea to boot if someone is using the same Bi-Pods and needs help fitting them just right. :toast:
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« Reply #8 on: June 08, 2006, 05:13:30 PM »
I would strongly advise against using one of the clamp on your barrel type bi-pods.  I use one on my SKS and have never been able to keep it from scratching my barrel and supporting your rifle using the barrel I don't think could be good for accuracy.

I have also read a lot about using a bi-pod being bad for accuracy on the Nef rifles but my 223 Ultra has always shot good from my Harris bi-pod attached on the sling stud.

Here is a pic of a 5 shot group I shot just a couple days ago using my reloads and Harris bi-pod.  Group was shot from 100 yards and off the hood of my truck.  I think the reason for the 3 shot group and 2 shot group is because I changed my shooting position during the course of shooting the 5 shot group.

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« Reply #9 on: June 09, 2006, 05:38:08 AM »
I went with the HARRIS attached to the sling stud on my 223 Handi. It shoots just fine.

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« Reply #10 on: June 09, 2006, 10:03:00 AM »
I use the coldwell rest also.  I have the differant type foreend on my 30-06 Handi, that is the only Handi I use one on.  It works fine with the other forend.  Also works well with my other guns that I use as well, I have two and change them between the guns as needed.
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« Reply #11 on: June 09, 2006, 12:16:24 PM »
I also agree with all the other postings, It is bad to rest your bbl. on a hard object. Accuracy suffers or so i've always been told, However has anyone noticed the BPCR shooters, they almost always use crossed stick"s resting there bbl on them and they get great accuracy out to 1000 yds. this is a contradiction to what i've always done. I know any pressure on the bbl. is not good so how come crossed sticks work? Sorry to confuse things some.
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