Harris bipods

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getfoxy

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Does anyone use these i'n their calling rifles? I get tired of packing shooting sticks to my stands and looking for a different alternative. How much weight do they add? Do you find them cumbersome? Thanks Guys
 
My Harris bipod is one of the shorter ones and when not in use, it does throw off the balance of the rifle for me...I very seldom shoot prone, due to usually having grass or brush that is higher than my line of sight and if I have to pivot my rifle, they tend to hang up and make the movement more awkward for me...

At least with my homemade shooting sticks, I can pivot more easily and my line of sight is much higher when seated...

The only time I use mine is when I'm shooting off of a stable object, such as a car hood or table...
 
I have a short 6-9 with the leg notches and swivels that I made a QD and it always goes in my pack in case I make a set where prone shots are feasible.

The other is the 12-25, also on a QD mount in case I need to quickly put it on or take it off.

Either way, I'm not much for shooting sticks, my rifle is already heavy...WAY to heavy for 90% of predator hunters...so the extra bipod weight is not an issue for me.
It's not cumbersome at all, but I'm not venturing in and out of wooded areas or places that it will get snagged either...and when I do the occasional hike through pine canyons to get places, the rifle and all my gear are in a drag back well cased...so no issue for me. I love using them and never leave home without one.
 
Yes they add weight and make it a little cumbersome but my issue is the height I have the tallest and they are not tall enough for my use from a seated position prone is not even a option with 20-30" of snow on the ground.
 
I had the same problem as 3807Patriot. No way they are tall enough to shoot while sitting. I use the rapid pivot bipod by Stoney Point. My sticks go in my pack of goodies walking from stand to stand so I still have 2 hands free to use binoculars or whatever. Plenty of height and they dont mess up the carry balance on your rifle. GetFoxy, not saying they are bad, because everything I have looked at from Harris has been well made, they just are not tall enough and definately affect the center of gravity for carrying a rifle.
 
Originally Posted By: 3807patriotYes they add weight and make it a little cumbersome but my issue is the height I have the tallest and they are not tall enough for my use from a seated position prone is not even a option with 20-30" of snow on the ground.

Can you please explain why it's not tall enough for your use from a seated position? I'm looking at getting a nice bipod or shooting sticks (I have a seperate post below this one); and the tall Harris is one I was thinking about. I hunt a lot of mountain areas, hardly ever sit in flat areas; so the bottom of the shooting sticks are usually below me because of the slant of the mountain. If that makes sense
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! LOL I was really pumped about getting a bipod that attaches to the stock, but the more and more I think about it and read feedback; I might just get some nice shooting sticks. HECK! LOL


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When seated with my butt flat on the ground I measure about 29" to the top of my shoulder.
The length of the harris bipod leg is 27" but they extend outward which reduces the actual height to about 24" at the center. I will see if I can type a diagram.


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Looked good until it postd then everything out of alignment sorry.

 
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I use a pair of 3/8" X48" fiberglass electric fence rods purchased from Fleet Farm held together at the X by some rubber bands, rubber Oring or a chunk of bicycle innertube total investment about 5bucks. Usable adjustment height by spreading the legs further or sliding the rubber up or down about 12-45"s
 
My stix built on the plans at Varmint Al's website work very well. I did have to make then extra long to accommodate my extra height (6-5 IN), they are 42" from the end of the spikes to the ends that are wrapped with heavy leather. The detente comes in handy if you have a standing shot(once in three years) so far. Did put a Velcro strap around the bottom to make them into a great walking stick.
 
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I measure 29" from ground to shoulder. As mentioned above, the Harris Bipods only go to 27". Also keep in mind, I at least try to sit in an elevated position where possible (side of the hill). That being said, my feet are always lower than my butt when I sit down.
 
I use a Harris 6-9" with the leg notches as well. Once you get used to it you will not even know it is there. I took a guy hunting this weekend that had never used one before and after watching both me and my buddy with ours, he decided he wanted one. They are so "ROCK" steady it is hard to pick up shooting sticks and carry them, for me anyway.
 
I LOVE my harris bipod. I have the largest Harris offers, the 25C I believe. I am just under 6'1" and it has never been too short for me. I hunt the flatlands and the sandhills of NE and I haven't had any problems with it. At my height I find that I can bend over if the situation arises and not be so uncomfortable that it affects my shooting. Just my $.02...
 
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