Author Topic: Bipod (Read 1212 times)

chipchip · « **on:** February 28, 2005, 12:58:47 PM »

I understand that Harris Bipods are pretty good. Question is should I get
a fixed or swivel and what about height

IowaBuckHunter · « **Reply #1 on:** March 01, 2005, 07:43:42 AM »

I would suggest a swivel bipod. that way if you coyote hunt and have a running dog, you can turn with him, instead of picking up the whole setup. What I use and works a lot better than a harris is called a snipe pod. It attaches to the swivel, but it unfolds like tent stakes. the whole thing only weighs like 4 oz's. The nice thing about it is it not only swivels, but all you have to do to adjust elevation is move the les out, and it raises and lowers it. This is great if you have unlevel ground. check it out.

with a harris, you arestuck with the height adjustments that it comes with, so you had better like it. as far as how tall to get, it depends on whether you shoot laying down or sitting up. if you lay down, go with something like a 13" and if you sit up, go with something up to about a 28". The taller ones are nice becuase you dont have to extend them out all the way, and use them while you lay down. but make sure you get the swivel becuase if you are on unlevel ground, you will want to swivel the gun to the side so it is level. but check out the snipe pod, it is much better.

Swift One · « **Reply #2 on:** March 08, 2005, 06:25:48 AM »

I use a Stoney Point Bipod for daytime hunting. You can really pivot the hec out of your weapon and still have a stable platform to shoot from.

I use a Stoney Point (expedition) Monopod for night hunting. I stand when I night hunt and with the scope light, I am able to really pivot the whole monopod with my weapon. The scope light and manuverability makes for quick target aquisition.

Catfish · « **Reply #3 on:** March 09, 2005, 09:15:09 AM »

I`ve got a half a dozen Harris by-pod and loave them. I like the one that are 25 in. high. That way I can set up and shoot with them. They are also just right for my T/C handguns, as you can rest the grip on your keen to shoot. I`ve never used a swivel, they don`t look like they would be as study as I like.

longwalker · « **Reply #4 on:** April 08, 2005, 01:34:52 PM »

I use one extensively on my handi rifle. It's primary use is Prairie Dogs. its a short one and works great shooting prone. I find them very easy to adjust when selecting the next target of opportunity. :grin:

longwalker

koli · « **Reply #5 on:** September 12, 2005, 05:26:27 PM »

I use an Outers. It is an exact copy of the Harris. I was told that it was some kind of patent oversite on Harris' part that allowed Outers to make them. The Outers are 1/2 to 1/3 the price of the Harris. Mine is the taller version. It is great for sitting up when the legs are extended. However, it is a bit tall for laying down. I have to rest my right elbow on something to elevate myself a bit. Mine does not swivel. Wish I would have gotten one that does, and cant also.

My hunting partner used a B-Square which is very nice. It seems very sturdy. It swivels and cants. You can put extensions on it so you can use it seated or prone and you can get it in Stainless Steel color to match your SS rifle, if that is what you have. I hope to get one for my new SS Ruger 30-06. They cost about $80.00 at Cabelas.

varmit_master · « **Reply #6 on:** September 13, 2005, 01:03:04 AM »

I have one pair of the small Harris ones. I get more use out of my Stoney Point Shooting Sticks more than i do my Harris's . VM

Husker98 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 15, 2005, 09:15:18 AM »

If you go with the taller bi-pod, you won't be able to lay prone. I use a 6-9" harris bi-pod w/ a swivel and I carry a set of collapsible shooting sticks. That way I can handle any situation. I will admit that I get more use out of the sticks than I do the bi-pod, but you can't beat laying prone with the short bi-pod for practicing 300-500 yard shots.

nomosendero · « **Reply #8 on:** September 15, 2005, 03:34:41 PM »

Husker98
Your experience is very close to mine. I have a couple of the medium ht.
bipods, but now when I go to Wyoming I leave them home. I use a short
Harris Bipod & I carry the Stoney Point folding shooting sticks, I use the
sticks in tall Sage or where I must sit, but on the long shots, I use the
Bi-pods. I prefer the non-swivel as I have learned how to use one hand on 1 leg of the bipod for moving shots & I have the notched version to
adjust each leg as I wish for uneven ground, I is a little more rigid for long range precision shooting than the swivel version.

cal sibley · « **Reply #9 on:** September 21, 2005, 03:17:56 PM »

I agree the swivel is nice to avoid picking the entire rig up. A hight of around 15" is ideal otherwise you're in trouble when the grass gets high.
Best wishes.

Cal - Montreal

Jimi · « **Reply #10 on:** October 05, 2005, 02:33:56 PM »

Instead of spending money and possibly modifying my rifle for a bipod, I spend about $3.49 and make myself a tripod, which is much more stable. Go to your local hardware store and buy three 6ft bamboo poles, or garden stakes if you prefer. Also buy a small vacuum cleaner belt... Dirt Devil is what I think I get... Place the 3 sticks together, double the belt over and run it down the sticks about 6 inches. Voila! You now have a more stable shooting base that you can open up anywhere from a standing position, to kneeling, to anywhere in between. It is very light and quiet. The only downside is that it is one more thing to carry, but since using them in Africa I am hooked.

TCShooter · « **Reply #11 on:** October 10, 2005, 04:55:35 AM »

I'm with Jimi but my version is even cheaper.....twigs cut from a tree and a piece of twine or rubber band. Green twigs are not as stable as dried twigs. Mine are dried and they are light and stable! If you want it "attached" to your gun put a rubber band on one twig bring it over the top of the barrel and loop it over the other twig.

Mario