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Bipod?
« on: September 23, 2015, 05:05:40 PM »
Looking for ideas for what to use when calling coyotes. I shoot from a sitting position,so do you use a attached bipod , a tripod or what? Thanks

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Re: Bipod?
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2015, 05:09:59 PM »
I have two Harris bipods, one 9-13 and one I can use while sitting. Have done well for me and no issues.

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Re: Bipod?
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2015, 07:51:07 PM »
Harris mod S, I think it is a 25S.  The swivel is very important.  Also, having that tripod open and hanging down out there steadies offhand shots FOR ME when the wind is slight.  Therefore I walk with it deployed and ready to drop to my butt and shoot, but can take an offhand shot if that is all I have visibility or time for. 

It does not really go low enough for prone shooting, but how often do you get a prone shot?  Also when using a boulder or down tree etc it may not go low enough if you want to set up behind it. I will usually just fold it and shoot off my pack though.  I'm blessed with a very forgiving collection of rifles when it comes to leaving it attached and resting the folded tripod legs on my pack.

The bipod can also straddle a fence post and let you shoot offhand.   

   

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Re: Bipod?
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2015, 07:55:46 PM »
Shooting prone with an attached bipod is equivalent to shooting off a bench. Rock solid.
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Re: Bipod?
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2015, 08:06:33 PM »
I use bi pods a lot. I also picked up a Caldwell field pod? think that's what they call it. MAN IT'S SWEET. A tank to carry but solid as a rock with lots of adjustment.
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Re: Bipod?
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2015, 09:04:50 PM »
Harris mod S, I think it is a 25S.  The swivel is very important.  Also, having that tripod open and hanging down out there steadies offhand shots FOR ME when the wind is slight.  Therefore I walk with it deployed and ready to drop to my butt and shoot, but can take an offhand shot if that is all I have visibility or time for. 

It does not really go low enough for prone shooting, but how often do you get a prone shot?  Also when using a boulder or down tree etc it may not go low enough if you want to set up behind it. I will usually just fold it and shoot off my pack though.  I'm blessed with a very forgiving collection of rifles when it comes to leaving it attached and resting the folded tripod legs on my pack.

The bipod can also straddle a fence post and let you shoot offhand.   

   
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Re: Bipod?
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2015, 09:26:48 PM »
I use a bipod now, but for years I took two ski poles cut them down to 34", piloted a hole trough the poles and put a 3 inch bolt and nut through it. I used camo duct tape and taped the poles. I still have them and they work fantastic as a rest!
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