Bipod or Tripod for calling coyotes.

[alf]

For years I used nothing but the tallest Harris for daytime calling, where I always sat, but there were a few times they just didn't go tall enough.

I solved that by going to the shorter Bog tripod. I modified the U by adding a triangle of ethafoam & taping them to both sides to get a better fit of the forend. I had it set perfect enough that I could leave the gun sitting in the U w/o touching it.

Eventually I wanted something taller yet so I could use standing, so I went down the deep hole of tripods.

 

[DakotaDown]

For those of you guys using the Springbok, have they indeed solved the issue of the cracking that occurs at the Y? I used to run the Stoney Point version. I loved the concept and application was excellent for my needs. However, the rubber would always crack in the dirty cold. In reading, they say that silicon is being used now and the cracking issue has been resolved.

I’ll go out in -44C type of temps. Failure generally occurred in anything around -30C and below type of temps. Outside of that, I found them to be nothing short of excellent. I could see myself returning to this style if they will hold up.

Haven’t had any issues in two years with cracking down to -10F but also don’t splay legs to the extreme…

 

[Utahcaller]

I’m old School I guess, still using the same Vern Howey shooting sticks I bought 20+ years ago. Just haven’t found anything better for my way of calling.

 

[LONEHOWL]

OG Vern Howey bipods are great.

 

[Bowhntr6pt]

Neither... I use a turret.





I hunt areas where I can easily drive about so I suppose it would be a limitation on some depending on the hunting area(s).

 

[LONEHOWL]

Yeah I mean if your hunting out of a California rig or a Texas high rack or something like that you dont need any bipod or tripod.

 

[dale06]

I’ve used a Harris bipod for daytime calling for 30 plus years. I’m always sitting or occaisonaly prone when calling during daytime. Seems to work great for me. For night calling, I’m standing and use a BOG tripod.

 

[DesertRam]

I don't like anything substantial attached to my calling rifle, so I use a Primos Trigger Sticks tripod. When I leave the truck, I don't know if I'll be sitting on the ground, sitting in my chair, or standing. With the TS I'm ready for any of these scenarios, even if they occur on the same stand. Start out sitting but need to stand to see over brush during the stand? No problem, just pull the trigger and stand up. I'll give up a little stability for versatility, portability, and overall ease of use.

 

[Callingyotes]

The primos trigger sticks are very easy to use and always at the right height

 

[Yotarunner]

I currently am running the Caldwell knockoff of the Harris. I get the pivot models so there is some level of back and forth pan. Upside is they are a very inexpensive bipod and downside is they are a very inexpensive bipod. Small screws and nuts need loc tight and the tilt knob always needs tightening BUT they are long enough for most stands and they are light and reliable with a slight ability to pan back and forth

 

[hm1996]

I never could get decent accuracy from a bipod, so gave it up. Hindsight, I think it was me. I was pulling the rifle into shoulder (as you do with sticks) rather than leaning into the rifle to "load" the bipod.

 

[bohunr]

my accuracy off the bench really increased when i learned about that technique years ago.

 

[Infidel 762]

Swagger QD Bi-pod

 

[jmeddy]

When I ran a bipod with a 'Les Johnson seat' first was Caldwell, then the original Swagger, which was fantastic for my terrain. Now I use a Leofoto tripod and a swivel stool.

 

[hm1996]

my accuracy off the bench really increased when i learned about that technique years ago.

I'm pretty sure that was my problem. I shot primarily XTC HP rifle matches, but we added F class program as well. Figured I could do a lot better @ 600 using a bipod. Tried several matches and could shoot much better w/a tight sling and shooting jacket than I ever did with a bipod. Off the bench was even worse.

 

[hunt0168]

Swagger QD 42 for me. I don’t care for permanently attached bipods. I like that it can be compact enough to strap to a pack or stuff into a pack. I’ve used various shooting sticks and trigger sticks with good success, but I prefer the Swagger. In the dark I’m pretty much 100% tripod anymore.

 

[K22-hornet]

I've settled on sticks many years ago. I tried a bipod, but I found it slow to maneuver.

 

[Jason93518]

Neither... I use a turret.





I hunt areas where I can easily drive about so I suppose it would be a limitation on some depending on the hunting area(s).

That is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen

 

[Jason93518]

For day hunting I’ve tried a lot of bipods and a few tripods, started with a Harris then a bog pod tripod then a bogpod bipod then a vortex radiant now a fatboy pursuit 18. They all work great and all have their trade offs. I haven’t found a way to use a shotgun well with my rifle posted directly in front on me on a tripod and it doesn’t Kant as far over as I’d like for a offset red dot. I’m working on that. Harris bipods are almost perfect for me but a good tripod is what I prefer. Bogpod bipods are really good for steep hillsides. Wasn’t a big fan of the bogpod tripod but I didn’t use it very long. Maneuvering with a bipod is a lot easier, but if you pay attention while you’re setting up to any obstacles you might have to swing left or right with a tripod, it’s not that big a deal. I like that my rifle is usually pointed in the general direction of where I think a coyote is going to come from and the only movement I need to do is slightly lean forward to get on the rifle and take my shot under ideal circumstances, tripod just holds it. I would only buy a tripod with a ballhead, you can find them cheap and everyone is making them. Ckye pods are nice I have a single pull and it’s not super light, I would look at a tricer bipod they make a tall bipod with a ball head on it that looks cool. If I was going to try another bipod that would probably be it. Night time, I’m standing behind my radian

 

[Jason93518]

Personally, I have no use for a tripod when calling. I do know guys who use and quite like them though. Just not for me. I have a dedicated pack used and with caller, aux speaker and two Montana Decoys, it’s full. I just run a Harris myself. There’s some very nice bipod options out there. Like that MDT Triple Pull. Stupidly nice but, I can’t stomach the price.

If I were only packing a rifle, I’d maybe consider giving a tripod more consideration but, I’m always packing a shotgun too. The only box the Harris really leaves unchecked for me is the ability to pan. I’d love to be able to pan on runners.

They make Picatinny adapters for the Harris bipods that have panning built in. Knights armament makes one, I got one for less than $100 -12 years ago-