Bipod Set Up

[GameHauler]

I did a search and did not come up with much.

I want to set up a bipod on my Contender pistol.
It is a 15" 7-30 Waters and will be using it for Deer this year.

Any of you tripod users care to share your set up.
Pictures are always nice.

Mike

[manofthe45]

You have a laminated stock just go to your local gunshop/gunsmith and buy a stud with course thread made for wood.  Drill a slightly smaller pilot hole and then simply screw the stud in.  Haven't done it to a t/c but have done it to enough wood stocks to know it is a ten minute job.  Only concern is make sure the stud does not pass through and put preasure on the barrel

[Ladobe]

Which bipod will depend on your most common shot scenario's when hunting deer.   If standing or sitting, Stoney point has several models to choose from... including some with telescoping legs for various heights that do not attach to your firearm.   If sitting, bench or prone, some of the best are the Harris bipods that usually are attached.   Either can be found easily with an Internet search.

I never used bipods for deer/elk hunting, just shot offhand and with a "lean" if handy.   But then all that hunting was spot and stalk while hiking many miles over steep mountains, so I didn't want to carry something I didn't need.   On the other end, my preference for shooting off a bench (pistol or rifle) long range is with the Harris BRS bipods rather than bags or a mechanical rest.

[SD Handgunner]

I too prefer a Harris Bench Rest Swivel Bipod for shooting from a bench. Even out shooting Prairie Dogs I usually use a portable shooting bench with folding legs and use the Harris Bench Rest Swivel Bipod.



The Contender in the photo is my SST Super 14 .22 LR Match Contender. I am using a Walnut Contender Forend on this one. I used a Machine Screw Sling Swivel Stud, and installed it in the front forend attaching screw hole in the forend. I also had to drill a new hole to mate up to the front forend attaching dovetail on my Super 14 Barrel.

When sitting Deer Hunting or Calling Coyotes I like to use a set of home made crossed shooting sticks.



The ones in the photo are home made and are two piece aluminum with telescoping legs and a friction nut to hold the adjustment tight. I simply inserted a short piece of rod inside the aluminum tubing at the pivot point to keep the tubing from collapsing, and a simple cross bolt through both legs provides the pivot point. These work great for sitting or kneeling but are not tall enough to use standing.

Larry

[Junebug]

I use a homemade bipod and a stick held between the grip and my glove hand to make a tripod, very steady for long shots. I sit on a webbed turkey hunting seat.

[sscoyote]

I also do not carry any sticks of any sort while out hunting the mtns. for deer and elk, since portability is definitely of the essence.

For coyotes i use a tall Harris swiveling bipod on all my rigs. With a customized soft-sided stadium seat i have a backrest for super-stable sitting shots with pistol grip right behind my knees wherever i go on the prairie. I have made shots out to 1000 yds. using this sytem.

[banjoman]

I use a Cabelas deluxe adj Bi pod while sitting for deer. It will adjust for sitting or standing shots. Pretty nice rig. with the legs extended but together it can be used as a walking stick too. just my .02

[bilmac]

I have a Harris that I almost never use (talking rifle here) even though I shoot lots of prairie dogs. Reciently I have started experimenting with crossed sticks. I think they are going to become standard gear for me for antelope and prairie dog hunting where precision is usually a requirement. I have a sling on my sticks but I didn't use it this year preferring to sling the rifle and carry the sticks.