I am looking for a bipod to put on my Remington Sendero in .25-06. I am looking for the most useful size for all around shooting (Varmints, antelope, targets, etc.) I would guess prone is the most common position when using a bipod, but would also like to be able to shoot off a bench, truck hood, etc. There are so many sizes available (e.g. 6-9", 9-13", 13-26", etc.). Does anyone have an opinion as to the best all-around size and manufacturer. I am thinking of getting a Harris 9-13" at this point but would consider others as well. Also, do I need an S Series (leveling) or M Series (leg notches)? Very confusing.

Thanks!

Harris swivel base is the one you want.

I have the 9-13" model Harris that swivels. Bought it at the outfitters suggestion for a Montana Plains Hunt. Worked well in the prone position there, but there is not much brush to contend with. Both the shot at the Antelope and the Mule deer were taken with the legs extended to 13". If the grass had been much higher I would have needed more hieght. Also works well from the bench at and truck hood at 9".
Any taller than 13" is going to be tough to use from the bench.

Pay the extra money for the swivel base, it's worth it. When you are hunting there is seldom a level spot to place the legs and you don't want to be fooling around with bipod leg adjustments with a deer in sight.

If you want a bipod Harris is the way to go. My brother and I each got Model 25C Harris pivoting bipods for our rifles. They are very steady and fully adjustable. Their shortest height, 13", is perfect for me laying prone while the extended length of 27" allows for very steady support in the sitting position. They go for about $100 and are worth every penny of it...sometimes.

They also weight about a pound, which when attached to the front of you rifle seems to weigh closer to 5 pounds. It really throws the balance of the rifle off. My brother and I each keep ours off our rifles unless we know we are going to be sitting and watching a clearcut or something. If you are doing alot of walking, it is not something you want to be packing around. From your setup I'd guess this isn't going to be a consideration for you. Harris is the way you want to go.

HARRIS model 25S

The swiveling model is important that way you don't spend time trying to adjust legs to make your gun level. The 25S is adjustable to any length from 11"-25". They have spring loaded legs, and you push a button pull out as much as needed and let go of button, the leg is then locked in place. Just a note, the swiveling models, do not rotate, it is actually tilt. The gun is able to tilt back and forth, which levels it up, if one leg is longer than the other.

I like the Harris bi-pod I have, but I am sold on these now...

http://www.snipepod.com/

Canuck

I own a harris 25s and find it perfect for field use as it can be used in prone or seated positions.

As you can see from the other posts, the Harris bipods are well liked and recommended. I have to agree entirely.

I own all three lenghts of the Harris bipods, but find myself using the standard 9-13 inch model the most. The shorter benchrest model is not usually high enough except for prairie dog shooting, and the longer 25 inch model is a little much to carry around all the time.

I have both kinds, but much prefer the swivel models. In regard to the M series with the leg notches, I have not found that to be of much of an advantage. I have one of those also, but usually just use the regular legged model. The worst part is they are just different, one type springs the legs "out" while on that model the legs spring back in.

My advice is to buy the 9-13 inch model with the swivel.

As you can tell, I love the darned things and use them a lot. The only negatives are the extra weight and the fact that when shooting offhand the darned things tend to bite my finger once in a while when I get my hand out too far.

R F

I have a medium harris on my vssf 22/250 and it works well for me. They make a short & a long to, but I think the medium offers the best all-round use.

A medium Harris should be perfect for you. Be sure to spend the extra dollars to get a pivoting version. But let me add this also: purchase an extra swivel stud and mount it about an inch forward of the floorplate/ magazine. Attach you bipod to this swivel stud. This does several things. 1, allows bipod to be extended w/o increasing gun legnth. 2, controls easier when bipod is deployed and extended. 3, gives a steadier sitting position rest. 4, adjustment knobs are easily reached. Well, the list goes on and on. I just stumbled into this a while back and have done it to all my rifles that I use a bipod on.