It depends.....
When ever I go calling I take two different rifles with me. A light "bush" rifle, and a heavy,heavy barrel "long-range" rifle.
If Im in heavy cover (short visibilty) and/or standing on my ladder, I use the bush rifle. No Bipod. Off-hand shooting only.
But anytime I can get a good shot over 100 yards or so while sitting on the ground, Ill use the LR rifle with a modified Harris that extends out to 25 inches. I put bigger "feet" (PVC Tee-connecters) because theres lots of loose rocks and uneven ground at the micro-level. Ive only had it really hinder me on two occasions when I had coyotes mysteriously appear just below me and I dont think that shooting sticks would have helped out better in either situation.
I do like the bipod because it leaves both of my hands free and the rifle "ready to go". If its aimed the wrong direction you just pick it up lightly and swing it over... No big whoop.
Robb
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