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Offline longwinters

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Bipods
« on: July 26, 2007, 12:45:21 PM »
I just got a Rem LVSF in 22-250 and figured I would get a bipod for it.  What brands have you tried and what would you recommend?  I hope to take it to Wyoming in a few weeks and hit the dog towns.

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Re: Bipods
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2007, 09:06:29 AM »
I have a Shooters Ridge Rock Mount Adjustable Bipod 9" to 13" Swivel Mount on my NEF .223.  I took it p-dog shooting last month and thought that it did a good job.  The bipod makes the gun forward heavy if you try to do any off-hand shooting.  There is also a pivot version of most brands.  This would allow you to swing the rifle from side to side without having to move the bipod feet.  Mine doesn't have the pivot and for shooting off of a table I did not find it a hardship.  If I was shooting prone it might have been more of a pain.

When shooting with the bipod I still hold the forearm to minimize muzzle rise at the shot.  I also took some bean bags and a sock filled with rice to place under the stock butt as needed for elevation adjustments.

Good Luck and have fun.
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Re: Bipods
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2007, 09:09:53 AM »
I prefer the 27 in. Harris by-pods. They are just right for when you want to sit on the ground instead of lay prone. I have several of them and even use 1 on a .357 max. Encore pistole for deer hunting.
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Re: Bipods
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2007, 09:32:57 AM »
I have several Harris bipods.
From time to time I decide to try and save a few dollars and buy another brand.
I have sold every bipod that was not a Harris and replaced it with a Harris. To me some companies have tried to copy the Harris but all have failed at making a bipod that is as nice
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Re: Bipods
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2007, 11:03:03 AM »
Amen.....never used anything but....
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Re: Bipods
« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2007, 11:39:54 AM »
Thanks for the info guys.  I had looked at the Rock Mount and the Harris.  I ended up getting a Harris 12 x 25 swivel.  Funny that different stores list it with anywhere from 11x25 to 13x25.  It should be here on 07/31 and I look forward to trying it out.

Did any of you notice a different POI with the bipod on the rifle vs off of the rifle?

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Re: Bipods
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2007, 02:15:56 PM »
If you mean will it shoot a different point of aim from a by-pod  vrs a sand bag or off hand the answer is probably yes. Any time you change how you hold/rest/cradle etc. the poi will probably change some.   KN
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