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Wetwoodshunter
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Rifle Bipod
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What do you guys that shoot in the moderate ranges like to use when hunting? I do a fair bit of shooting in the 4-600 yard range and have taken elk out to 550.
I have always shot off a backpack but thinking that I may be better off in a lot of situations with a bipod.
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Re: Rifle Bipod
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April 20, 2019, 06:16:10 PM »
for a middle of the road bipod, as in cost and weight, I've really enjoyed my Magpul bipod and would recommend it.
https://www.magpul.com/featured/bipod
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Re: Rifle Bipod
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April 20, 2019, 06:40:38 PM »
I like my Atlas bipod.
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Re: Rifle Bipod
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April 20, 2019, 08:06:07 PM »
https://javelinbipod.com/collections/bipods
I’ve been looking at these. No experience with em. Not cheap. But light.
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Re: Rifle Bipod
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April 20, 2019, 08:40:49 PM »
I have a handful of Harris bipod, an atlas, and a javelin
For my hunting rifles it’s typically the javelin because it’s light and not always attached atlas is rock solid and bomb proof. The Harris work well but I’d rather use the atlas
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Re: Rifle Bipod
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April 20, 2019, 08:48:05 PM »
I was going start a thread on this also. I am looking for a light weight one that would be good for a bolt gun and also for an ar
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Re: Rifle Bipod
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April 20, 2019, 08:51:48 PM »
I use the javelin. Slow to adjust height with twist locks. But I like carrying in pocket and slap on when needed. If it had quick adjust would be great. They have tried to figure that out but not there yet. Takes me a minute to get setup with it at times. This is for 1000 yard shot accuracy so you have some time, hopefully.
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Re: Rifle Bipod
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April 20, 2019, 08:58:15 PM »
I prefer shooting sticks to bipods, I hate that thing hanging off my gun. I use the sticks as a walking aid
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Re: Rifle Bipod
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April 20, 2019, 09:00:34 PM »
I use sticks, but have considered one of those javelin bipods for the quick connect. My reasoning being if I need it, I probably have time to set it up.
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Re: Rifle Bipod
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April 20, 2019, 09:18:17 PM »
Harris bipod for me. It could be lighter but fairly simple to use.
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Re: Rifle Bipod
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April 21, 2019, 06:59:55 AM »
I use a Harris that is tall enough to shoot from the sitting position. I give away being able to use it prone, but I've never shot an animal prone due to weeds and other stuff in the way and if I did have an opportunity I would just use my pack. Probably 2/3 or more of my shots are from sitting.
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Re: Rifle Bipod
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April 21, 2019, 07:09:46 AM »
Harris bipod for me. I dont believe I've ever shot an antelope other than prone with a Harris.
Here's an interesting discussion:
https://forum.snipershide.com/threads/harris-vs-atlas.6890376/
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Re: Rifle Bipod
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April 21, 2019, 07:37:43 AM »
I look at bipods as a prone shooting device. My goal is always to get prone if possible.
If I need to be sitting I’ll use my tripod instead.
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Re: Rifle Bipod
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April 21, 2019, 08:26:47 AM »
Does anyone use rear support from sitting position? How?
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Re: Rifle Bipod
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April 21, 2019, 10:42:39 AM »
If shooting off my tripod I usually try and use my pack as a rear support. Trecking pole or long stick would also work grab the pole at the correct height and rest the rear on your hand.
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Re: Rifle Bipod
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May 03, 2019, 12:50:29 PM »
Take a look at:
https://kramerdesignscorp.com/V2SnipePod.html
. Not your typical bi-pod. I liked mine. Lost a leg and have not replaced it, though.
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Re: Rifle Bipod
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May 03, 2019, 02:37:54 PM »
For the price of the Atlas, I have all three sizes of the leg notch, swivel Harris pods.......6-9, 9-13, and 13-27.
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Re: Rifle Bipod
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May 04, 2019, 08:13:42 PM »
I picked up a spartan from a member. Hopefully I will have a chance to try it out soon.
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