What bi-pod do you do you like for field and range use??
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I wanted to see what replies you had before I sent this: As most folks said go with the swivel type- too many missed crows heads at distance if you cannot get the cant out of the bipod and rifle- like quickly setting up over a truck hood. Also most important- you need to verify POI with the bipod up and down. The bipod up will affect harmonics and give you a different POI- the slower the rifle and longer the bipod the more the shift. If you plan to be in a situation where you may or may not use the bipod- I would go with or think sticks. my MOA opens up with a 22 hornet and gets smalled as the caliber speed increases- I see smaller MOA changes from my 204, 22-250, and 220 S, than my 22H, 223s, and 17s. Something to test and consider- nothing worse than a trained yote. JHG
dmaxguy2008
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so if i am getting this i would say the harris takes the cake on being the best for prone an sitting shooting.
Guys, Instead of buying the name brand pod-loc for the swiveling bi-pod which if I remember right was around $20-30, I bought a knock off which seems to work great so far. It was under $10 too, http://t-nuts.com/index.php?cPath=73&osCsid=6c386ba13da5d9a50ac87b8a3d00f984
OldTurtle
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I usually seem to be a little different than some others, but physically, I have a hard time going prone (age and damage), and I can only sit on the ground so long before everything goes numb...that restricts me to a low chair/stool and I have a hard time finding shooting sticks that are really stable other than the ones I made from "Varmint Al's" website...out of some 1x2s...
Most of the areas around here is either brushy or you are setting up along a tree line and I really prefer to use a carry sling for speed and maneuverablity. I guess it's just the way that I was taught when I was a kid...but the tension of the sling gives me a much more solid platform...I usually don't have the luxury for taking "long, timed," shots...like you see in some of the videos...
Most of the areas around here is either brushy or you are setting up along a tree line and I really prefer to use a carry sling for speed and maneuverablity. I guess it's just the way that I was taught when I was a kid...but the tension of the sling gives me a much more solid platform...I usually don't have the luxury for taking "long, timed," shots...like you see in some of the videos...
For what it's worth, I've had a Harris Bi-pod (opens up to 9") on my .308 for like 25 yrs. My preference is to keep to legs down (6" position) as my groups tend to open up when the legs are extended. I see Harris also has a Benchrest model that seems a great idea for range work. But I kinda think if you need to take a quick shot, forget the Bi-pod and learn to shoot for accuracy from a cradle position.
Colorado Pete
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Heck learn to use a loop sling and get into a good position (quickly), and put a Ching sling on your rifle. Then you won't need that big heavy clunky metal thing hanging off the front of your rifle.
Originally Posted By: Rmitch223I second the shooting sticks
I'll second the shooting sticks a seventh time.
I haven't been using them for yote hunting very long, but I've used them for several years squirrel hunting after the leaves come down in the Fall. I taped the joints together so they don't pull apart when I move them.
I use one of the turkey seats that gets me about 6 inches off the ground. It sits really low, but I can still get up from it just fine.....most days.
I'll second the shooting sticks a seventh time.
I haven't been using them for yote hunting very long, but I've used them for several years squirrel hunting after the leaves come down in the Fall. I taped the joints together so they don't pull apart when I move them.
I use one of the turkey seats that gets me about 6 inches off the ground. It sits really low, but I can still get up from it just fine.....most days.
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tx44hunter
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