Accuracy with a bipod

[longwinters]

Just put a bipod on my 22-250 for an upcoming PD shoot out west, in 2 weeks.  It is a Harris 25c with the swivel.  I have tightened down the swivel so there is no slipping at all.  But shooting prone I have way too much wiggle.  At 100 yds I can keep a 2" group which I am more than unhappy with.  I am not using anything under the butt of the rifle except jamming my fist under the butt of the rifle and into my shoulder.

Any sage advice would be greatly appreciated.

Long " the humbled"

[Inrut24/7]

It just takes alot of practice, when i started hunting groundhogs with a bipod 5 years ago I also shot around 2 inch groups at 100 yards, Now I somtimes cant tell the difference between a target i shot from the bench and one from the bipods.  Every gun that i use for ground hogs gets range time with the bipod on, How good is your trigger,  A heavy trigger really stands out for the worst when using bipods,  you might want to look into a muleypod, It might solve your problem, but if your shooting prarie dogs at high numbers it might just be a pain in the butt to adjust constantly.

[skb2706]

Just put a bipod on my 22-250 for an upcoming PD shoot out west, in 2 weeks.  It is a Harris 25c with the swivel.  I have tightened down the swivel so there is no slipping at all.  But shooting prone I have way too much wiggle.  At 100 yds I can keep a 2" group which I am more than unhappy with.  I am not using anything under the butt of the rifle except jamming my fist under the butt of the rifle and into my shoulder.

Any sage advice would be greatly appreciated.

Long " the humbled"

My advice would be to 'not shoot from a prone position' but if you must then a certain amount of that you'll have to live with. Its the trade off for the more range of motion you'll have over the stationary bipods. I like a Model L Series S which is much shorter and non-pivoting...but I only shoot pds from a bench. Another thing that would help is to have a good rabbit ear rear bag. Another suggestion would be to purchase a Caldwell front bag (they're like $16) to take along just in case the bipod is a hinderance and you need a good rest for cheap. I use both.....depending on the situation.

[Davemuzz]

I can't walk without a "walking stick" so, I make the best of both worlds with the Stoney Point products. I have the ConvertaPod - Expedition Tripod set-up that I use to shoot groundhogs, or anything else that I want to shoot, when I require a solid shooting rest.  http://www.stoneypoint.com/products/tp_convertapod_expedition_tripod.html  I usually have a portable folding chair that I sit in, so I adjust the tri-pod to what ever height I need. Stoney Point makes a quality product. These sticks are strong and light weight, adjustable down to when you are sitting on the ground, to standing up.

I used 'em this morning to the detriment of two groundhogs.

Dave

[kudzu]

I agree with Davemuzz (did I just say that ). JK nobody jump me.

I have also had better luck with the stony point bipods ( three section explorer model), over the gun mounted harris style.

Other than shooting off a bench with the short harris style, I prefer the stony point.
I believe  the expedition is a two section that don't have near the adjustment as the three section explorer.

Just looked up the expedition IS a two section ranging from 35-65 inches.
The explorer IS a three section that ranges from 25 to 62 inches. To me the explorer works better from the sitting position. The low end is more crusial to me than the high end. But there again I'm only 5'10''.

[Davemuzz]

I agree with Davemuzz (Did you just say that?)

Your right (....did I just say that?) the expedition is the 2 section model. Maybe the height factor has something to do with the height of the individual. I'm 6'1" with most of the length in my torso. So, the expedition suites me just fine. From a sitting position it works very well FOR ME.

Oh my gosh!! We agreed with each other! Is this like when the Berlin Wall came down? 

Dave

[BUTCHER45]

     I picked this little number up for stalk-and-shoot.  Consider it as an option to the bipod as I was very surprised just how well it works.  Telescopes from 35' to 65' in a heartbeat.  Much more flexible and easier to operate in a pinch.  I got mine a couple of days ago and took my first rabbit using it this morning.

http://www.stoneypoint.com/products/mp_expedition_monopod.html



                                                                                                       BUTCHER45

[Davemuzz]

Butcher,

Yeah....that's the one I use...then I also got the X-tra stuff to make it into a tri-pod. Of course, I can (and do) just unscrew it and use just the mono pod.

BTW...nice shootin!

Dave

[kudzu]

I was a lot more accurate with the  the Bipod over the mono.

[ol mike]

Just put a bipod on my 22-250 for an upcoming PD shoot out west, in 2 weeks.  It is a Harris 25c with the swivel.  I have tightened down the swivel so there is no slipping at all.  But shooting prone I have way too much wiggle.  At 100 yds I can keep a 2" group which I am more than unhappy with.  I am not using anything under the butt of the rifle except jamming my fist under the butt of the rifle and into my shoulder.

Any sage advice would be greatly appreciated.

Long " the humbled"

Do a search ' froggy ' bipod shooting '..

You must use a rear bag look on some of the tactical sites.

[daddywpb]

I bought one of the HS Strut Quik shot bipods. I haven't hunted with it yet, but have been using it at the range with my 22-250. It works great, is easily adjustable and quick to set up for a shot. I'm going to try it at 300 yards next weekend. Should be humbling. Best part is the rifle won't fall off, and it will hold the rifle up with the butt on the ground.

http://www.fntpost.com/Products/Hunter's+Specialties+(H.S.+Strut)/Johnny+Stewart+Quick-Shot+Shooting+Stick

[Hairtrigger]

Here is some interesting reading.
He consistently hits 4" clay pigeons at 750 yards from a bipod.

http://www.6mmbr.com/TacticalFroggyA1.html

[~Ace~]

When I shoot Prone with a Harris Bipod I first "Dig it in" making 2 holes 1-3" deep for the legs to go into, then depending on the gun and situation I Pre Load the bipod by pushing forward into it, or pulling backward against it, they wiggle to much if you just leave it as it sits. Try the pre loading and see which works best for you. ~Ace~

[BUTCHER45]

     The wiggle mentioned in the previous post is one reason I went with the mono-pod.  Way less wiggle with the same preload.  It just seems to set-up steadier and faster with better balance in preload than my bipod.  Maybe due to increased surface area in contact with the ground?  Plus it doesn't get in the way when using it for support in the standing, off-hand position like a bipod might.