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Bipod suggestions
16 March 2007, 06:53
Eland SlayerBipod suggestions
In your opinion, who makes the best bipod that attaches to the forend of your rifle? I need one with legs that extend long enough to shoot while sitting. It should also not be too heavy.
16 March 2007, 06:59
talentrecI've used the harris 13-25 inch swivel model for years and had great luck with it.
17 March 2007, 00:10
Fish30114I've tried em all, and talnetrec has you steered the right way. Harris is the best!
I have a Caldwell for the sitting/kneeling position. It's made of aluminum and composite materials.. No external springs and the cant/swivel head is spring loaded to help maintain a steady support... It weighs under a pound and I've found it to be good to shoot off of...
The Harris reputation was earned so you certainly can't go wrong with one...
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17 March 2007, 04:14
giladad1Caldwell has a new titanium model out. Have'nt seen it yet but supposed to be half the weight of a comparable Harris. M.
17 March 2007, 08:57
L. David KeithI have two Harris models; short static for prone and 13-25 tilt cant as mentioned by talentrec. I find the longer model to be somewhat heavy and some of my rifles are very sensitive to the cant/tilt feature. Accuracy suffers in my tack drivers. No problem with the prone model. I'm ready to check out something else and the titanium Caldwell sounds interesting. I field test a lot of products and if it pans out I will post it. Good hunting, LDK
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17 March 2007, 16:46
EXPRESSGo with a Harris, make sure you get the "S" series that can swivel, the fixed models are a real pain. Notched or smooth leg is a matter of preference but possible the notched is a bit easier to regulate once you're in a shooting position.
Avoid the longer legs too, I like the 9"-13" and use it mostly for prone shooting.
17 March 2007, 17:04
Toomany ToolsHarris bipods are well made, but I've personally taken them off the couple rifles I had them on and put them away in a drawer, as I much prefer the flexiblity of the Stony Point Polecat shooting sticks. When I'm walking I use it with one leg fully extended and it doubles as walking stick and a rest for my binoculars while glassing. If I'm setting up for a sitting shot it only takes a couple seconds to change the length for that. I rarely go hunting without it. You might consider those.
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17 March 2007, 23:59
Fish30114quote:
Originally posted by Toomany Tools:
Harris bipods are well made, but I've personally taken them off the couple rifles I had them on and put them away in a drawer, as I much prefer the flexiblity of the Stony Point Polecat shooting sticks. When I'm walking I use it with one leg fully extended and it doubles as walking stick and a rest for my binoculars while glassing. If I'm setting up for a sitting shot it only takes a couple seconds to change the length for that. I rarely go hunting without it. You might consider those.
I actually am in the same camp as Toomany Tools in this regard--but in bi-pods I still vote Harris.
19 March 2007, 15:51
1894mk2Shooting sticks are far more adaptable and with practice capable of excellent field accuracy.
The main down fall of bipods for sitting position is the difficulty and noise in readjustment if the deer appears in another area that has different elevation or if the ground you are sitting on is uneven. Both situations are much better coped with by shooting sticks. (A fancy name for 2 6' poles with some elastic over the top)
I use a Harris S for prone shooting in crops.