Anyone use the longer Harris bipods for hunting

mallardshoot

mallardshoot

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I'm thinking about adding a Harris Bipod to my rifle for hunting and was wondering if anyone uses one and if so how do you like it. Do you have the standard model or one that swivels?
Let me know some thoughts on this or other options that are being used.
Thaks,
Rick
 
They are great, I have shot hundreds of coyotes off of them. I use the prone bipod for early season when there is no snow. But when the snow flys I use the longer model for sitting.

The Swiveling is a MUST. it helps with alot shots you will be taking. They are nice bi-pods and wont break down when you need them.
 
Ive never used the sitting one, i finally put my prone one on my new gun, but once winter comes i just use shooting sticks, the $$ they want for the sitting one is just too much for me. The BTO guys use them and they seem to work.
 
I use the 13-27 inch model on every stand. The extra 4 inches really helps out on hills. I have never used the swiveling model however, I loosen the nut on mine every stand. This allows it to have a little bit of swivel and play back and forth. I have never had a problem getting my gun level.
 
I have them and if someone is looking to buy a set I would sell for $50.00,

I don't like that they dont swivel, and Im 6'1" so sitting they are just a smidge to short for me ... especially in snow where you are seated and then they poke through the snow and drop even farther ..

Have bought one of those quick sticks with the trigger, I like that alot!

Thing is that if you need to raise your gun for whatever reason... say a yote to the left or right or behind .. your screwed because now you have these long A@# sticks and it makes it very aukward (sp) to bring your gun around.
 
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Originally Posted By: mad okieI use the 13-27" swivel model and love them, I feel handicapped if they arnt on my rifle!

+1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
I have both the 25" and the 27" Harris bi-pods that swivel. Both are attached to two of my favorite yote rifles. I use them occasionally but often prefer just to use my mono-pod.

The problem is that if you're sitting facing right and a dog starts coming in from the left you have to lift the rifle plus the extended legs to get in a shooting position. Plus as one member mentioned they get stuck in the snow. I can swing faster with the mono-pod even though it's not quite as stable.

If someone ever comes up with an extra attachment that will allow the bi-pod to pivot (rotate), let's say 60 degrees as well as swivel they'll make a fortune.
 
I used to use a 27" Harris bipod swivel type, but have now switched to using a mono-pod while sitting in an Alps Turkey chair. Having my back supported provides a steadier shooting position and the mono-pod is easier to reposition if a coyote comes in from the side. Leaning the mono-pod against my knee works just like a bipod.
 
I built a monopod out of parts from Home Depot. I have a short Harris I use prone, but for that "unknown direction" hunting, it just don't cut it. I can one-hand the monopod around a lot easier.

Here's an idea for you:

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Fiberglas telescoping ceiling extension handle, cut the base off a paint roller and screw it in the top, tool hook screwed into a dowel (that fits the roller handle ID) makes a "swivel" holder, and a rubber cap for the bottom. 2 hours and it was done for around $20.

Built it all with a hacksaw, drill and a belt sander, plus a countersink to break the burrs.

Just an option, but I prefer it for most places I set up.
 
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mallardshooter,
I have a short bi-pod on my coyote rifle, now, but am considering the Primos Trigger Stick in a bi-pod version.
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It depends on whether you want it attached to the rifle or want to carry it separate.
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Good luck with your choices!
Good hunting, Bowhunter57
 
Thanks a bunch for the input everyone. A couple of my concerns with this choice are how does it work in deeper snow which looks like it may be problem, and after doing some mearuring last night the maximum length is exactly where I need it to be in an ideal situation. This leads me to believe that it may not be the best choice for my because as we all know the ideal is never the reality when hunting.
I like that homemade bipod and can see where that may be an option so I guess I'm back to
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Thanks
Rick
 


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