Harris bipod?

I have two Harris bipods and only use them on the bench for targets etc. I made about 4 pair of shooting sticks different lengths and love them.
 
I have three Harris 25 CS's and love them. They work well on uneven slopes. The only thing I dislike about bipods in general is they change the center of gravity while carrying the rifle on a sling.
 
Originally Posted By: jlutcher51 As far as carrying a rifle with a sling there is an easy fix to that. Carry the rifle with the barrel pointed down the the weight is at the bottom and it doesn't try to twist on your shoulder. The added weight can be a pain but I can carry my 22-250 with a 20 inch bull barrel and Harris bipod all day.
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I have bipods on all my guns and carry barrel down. Walking one of my 4 mile calling loops with a 11lb gun and waist pack dont bother me at all & I am lightweight.
 
Well, I bought the 27" swivel model and mounted it on my AR.
Here are my thoughts, pros and cons
Pros..
It is very well made.
It does provide a stable rest.
It is convenient.
You won't accidentally leave it behind.

Cons...
It does add a cumbersome feel to the rifle when carrying.
The legs are set at a fixed height and distance apart. It limits you as far as where you set up. I did not think about this until I used it in the field. With shooting sticks I can adjust for height, very uneven ground, move one leg to avoid an obstacle, etc. The fixed legs on the bipod do not offer that flexibility.
You cannot swivel the rifle very far left/right to track a moving animal, or to scan in low light, you will have to reposition the bipod.
To sum up the cons in a simple statement, I found that I had to adjust to the bipod, not adjust the bipod to me, if that makes any sense.

After 3 hunts with the mounted bipod, I removed it and went back to shooting sticks. They're just more user friendly, IMO, than the bipod for hunting.
 
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