Thread: Bipods, what the guts?

Originally Posted by ebf

Bipod can be shared between multiple rifles, you only use one at any time... Worth investing in quality.

I have one centrefire suppressor and one bipod, the bipod is used between 3 rifles, suppressor between 2

Very true, except in my case I dont use one on my bigger boom stick as I gpretty much always have a pack of some description

Thanks all for your input.

I figure it will be useful for the hmr as I'll be trying to tag small pests at a fair distance ( in my opinion) so having a bipod will make a big difference I think

Sent from my work bench

Certainly great in the field, got a rabbit at about 100 metres the other day shooting off the bipod, butt to LH shoulder, using right eye thru scope, supporting all with my LHand and pulling the trigger with my right fore finger. Didn't know what hit it? I don't normally shoot like that, but it was awkward to say the least!

Originally Posted by Maca49

Certainly great in the field, got a rabbit at about 100 metres the other day shooting off the bipod, butt to LH shoulder, using right eye thru scope, supporting all with my LHand and pulling the trigger with my right fore finger. Didn't know what hit it? I don't normally shoot like that, but it was awkward to say the least!

A rabbit Maca at 100 mynas at 100 is more like it. Magpies at 180 is doable rabbits is like big game shooting!

Originally Posted by Happy

A rabbit Maca at 100 mynas at 100 is more like it. Magpies at 180 is doable rabbits is like big game shooting!

Bit harder with one foot up yr arse Happy!

I like the Atlas or Versapod/PH/AI style better than the rigid Harris.

Originally Posted by gimp

I like the Atlas or Versapod/PH/AI style better than the rigid Harris.

+1

I have a tall one I can sit behind and shoot like Maca and it has a mount like this.

Rifle Bipod Extendable Swivel Sling Mount | Trade Me

Only takes a second to clip the notched legs on or off. Just so quick to use. I also have the tall swivel Harris but prefer the cheaper one to use.

Bought a harris from US on ebay. Delivered saved $50 on NZ price. Use shooting sticks mostly on the rimfire but the bipod good for setting the centrefire down.

If you're gonna buy cheap get it from dx.com Cheap 20.5cm Max Height Universal Aluminium Bipod (Universal Mount)
$35 and I've never broken one yet, just make sure you get one with the pivoting mount

ok just to throw a rock in the pond, I have two harris bi pods, but don,t use either since I got a set of BOG sticks the tri pod set, I shoot rabbits from the sitting position and deer from the standing / sitting, I have used them at the range for zeroin, I would never go back to a bi pod again

Originally Posted by Taff

ok just to throw a rock in the pond, I have two harris bi pods, but don,t use either since I got a set of BOG sticks the tri pod set, I shoot rabbits from the sitting position and deer from the standing / sitting, I have used them at the range for zeroin, I would never go back to a bi pod again

@smidey some cheap harris's going here aye @Taff?

I agree with Taff, I possess a Harris bipod but never use it, not even on the bench for zero or load testing, over a bag on the bench just as I would in the field, double wrap on the sling. Prone in long grass or tussock, still no need for a bipod, switch to off your knees from a sit, you'd need a bloody long legged bipod to match that!

Just an extra bit of kit to hump about.

Originally Posted by Gibo

@smidey some cheap harris's going here aye @Taff?

If I was that end of the equator, no problem, but postage is a bummer now, doubled in the last year.

Harris 9-13 inch with notched legs and swivel adjustment (whatever its called). Not a fixed one, a c**t to shoot on slopes with.

Also consider a pod-lock and pod spikes if you're doing a lot of paddock type shooting. Don't shoot off the roof/bonnet of your truck with spikes on though!

Originally Posted by JoshC

Harris 9-13 inch with notched legs and swivel adjustment (whatever its called). Not a fixed one, a c**t to shoot on slopes with.

Also consider a pod-lock and pod spikes if you're doing a lot of paddock type shooting. Don't shoot off the roof/bonnet of your truck with spikes on though!

What if your truck is hard out?