Hatch bipod

[Duhhh]

Does anyone have any experience using the Hatch bipod for day time calling?

I like the adjustability of the bipod and think it would be great for big game hunting. However, I don’t think it’ll be great for running shots. I also don’t like the price point but I found a good used price.

Just want to hear anyone’s personal experience with this bipod. Thanks

 

[kYoteSmoker]

If I remember right, this is the bipod Cal Taylor was using. If he uses it in his line of work. Id say its a pretty dang good bipod.

 

[Duhhh]

It’s very versatile for sure. Just doesn’t move as freely as shooting sticks or a swagger. I keep coming back to the swagger, even though I hate that giant cover that attaches to the gun.

 

[LONEHOWL]

Have one and do like it, running shots are no problem for me with it but yeah it don’t swivel really. I’m still a shooting sticks guy… I prefer the old school kind with rubber that goes over the barrel…the Swagger 42 is good but is way to loosey goosey for my taste… if they would put some sort of lockout or something to stiffen it up( which I do think is something they may be doing?) it would be way better.

 

[Duhhh]

So is the panning or ability to move the gun while tracking a animal in the scope similar to a Harris type bipod? Also, do you have any issue with the rattling or loose fitment when it’s attached on the gun?

 

[flat rock]

I just got one and am using it on a sako 75 varmint. It fits to the gun via a picatinny rail, solid. It does not pan but i havent ever used a bipod that does. Still need more field time with it but so far so good!

 

[Duhhh]

Good to hear. It appears to be the better of the bipods in that price range. I’ve only found used ones for $375 so far.

 

[flat rock]

They are expensive but so is eveything these days

 

[Yotarunner]

Iv never seen these bipods and did some looking at they seem pretty impressive! Though like others have mentioned the panning looks like it may be an issue. For those that have used them how to they compare to the Caldwell or Haris swivel type bipods.

 

[K9TXS]

If you look at the attachment of the bipod to the rifle, a person could easily attach a Leofoto LB 60N or Leofoto MA 30L. A bracket might need to be made, but it could easily work and be very stable. I've used the LB 60N on my rifle arca rail to my Atlas bipod with very extended legs and it worked very well.

Leofoto LB60N

Leofoto MA 30L

 

[Duhhh]

If you look at the attachment of the bipod to the rifle, a person could easily attach a Leofoto LB 60N or Leofoto MA 30L. A bracket might need to be made, but it could easily work and be very stable. I've used the LB 60N on my rifle arca rail to my Atlas bipod with very extended legs and it worked very well.

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Leofoto LB60N


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Leofoto MA 30L

At that point, wouldn’t you be better off just going the tripod route?

 

[K9TXS]

At that point, wouldn’t you be better off just going the tripod route?

That's true. I use a tripod as well. It depends on where I am on what I use. I wanted to give options on the die hard bipod users.

 

[Duhhh]

That's true. I use a tripod as well. It depends on where I am on what I use. I wanted to give options on the die hard bipod users.

Gotcha. Do you use the leofoto tripod too?

 

[Heymartay]

Love my tripod.Its all I use anymore, but I also sit, don’t stand day or night.

 

[alf]

Another thought, I got away from the tallest Harris bipods due to them still being too short in some stands where I was setup on hillsides.

 

[dirtytough]

I use a Ckye triple pull for day hunts. It's fairly solid, and fast to change position if you need to go from prone to kneeling or vice versa.

 

[K9TXS]

Gotcha. Do you use the leofoto tripod too?

I do, it's the SO 322C, 2 section with a Leofoto YB 75LR leveling head. With this head a person can use an arca rail or picatinny rail.

 

[Duhhh]

I use a Ckye triple pull for day hunts. It's fairly solid, and fast to change position if you need to go from prone to kneeling or vice versa.

That’s the one to get. If only I could buy it without my wife finding out haha.

 

[Pirogue]

I really like my Spartan Precision Equipment bipod. Extremely light. 19-44” legs, so you don’t have to lay down. It pans, attaches/detaches super quick and adapts to the sling swivel stud, if that’s what you prefer instead of extra bulk and weight of a picatinny setup. Like everything else, it only costs a little more to go first class; but once, cry once, etc..

 

[dirtytough]

I really like my Spartan Precision Equipment bipod. Extremely light. 19-44” legs, so you don’t have to lay down. It pans, attaches/detaches super quick and adapts to the sling swivel stud, if that’s what you prefer instead of extra bulk and weight of a picatinny setup. Like everything else, it only costs a little more to go first class; but once, cry once, etc..

I have a couple Spartans. I use them for big game a lot where weight is important.