Bipods

[boneaddict]

I've never used one.  I dont use shooting sticks either.   I like to keep things simple.   If I were to use them, I could see it with coyote hunting. 

[Stein]

I always have a bipod on my rifle.  It doesn't get in the way and I end up shooting off of it probably 80-90% of the time.  Mine is long enough for a seated shot but not standing.

[92xj]

I run a bipod that lives on my rifle all the time.  I try and manage prone shoots as often as I can and don't like wasting time getting my pack adjusted with the rifle laying on it.  I bought the lightest weight one for the price range I was wanting to be in and it works great for me from truck hunting to multi mile back pack hunts.

[boneaddict]

I always have a bipod on my rifle.  It doesn't get in the way and I end up shooting off of it probably 80-90% of the time.  Mine is long enough for a seated shot but not standing.

Do you ever carry your rifle over your shoulder, or does that impede that.

[boneaddict]

I run a bipod that lives on my rifle all the time.  I try and manage prone shoots as often as I can and don't like wasting time getting my pack adjusted with the rifle laying on it.  I bought the lightest weight one for the price range I was wanting to be in and it works great for me from truck hunting to multi mile back pack hunts.

Your add is what inspired me to ask.   I can see the benefits of shooting off one.   In my mind they seem like a nightmare packing your rifle. 

[92xj]

my add?

I run one of the magpul bipods, somewhere around the 6-10" range.  When the legs are stored, they never get in the way.  I run a gun bearer to carry the rifle, so I don't have a sling on it.  So no experience there.  But I would rather use the gun bearer than a sling when it comes to multi mile hikes.  I have yet to come across a time that I wish I did not have the bipod on the gun.  The 11oz is well worth the benefit it provides me from shooting deep in the blues to the farm lands.

[HUNT JR]

I run bipods as well. Allows for a much better shooting support and frees the backpack up to be a rear support. As far as carrying them, a lot of bipod manufacturers have placed their sling studs in places where the bipod will not make contact with your shoulder in my experience.

[MADMAX]

Probably my ad

I like them I just had 2 extras


I have one on each of my rifles I currently use 1 primary and 1 spare, no issues other than a few ounces of weight that doesnt hinder anything

[bobcat]

I used a bipod for the first time this year. In the past I've carried shooting sticks whenever long shots were a possibility. I shot two antelope and a deer in Wyoming with the bipod and laying prone. Really worked great and was much faster and way more solid than using shooting sticks. One of the antelope was 380 yards, which for me is a very long shot. However, you ask about carrying the rifle with the bipod attached- it's very awkward. In Wyoming it was fine as I didn't have to hike much, but back here in Washington during deer season when I was walking up to 7 miles a day, I finally took off the bipod. If I really wanted to it wouldn't be that hard to carry the bipod in my pack and attach it when I got to where I was actually hunting. I may look into a quick detachable type of setup. Also I think it wouldn't be so bad if you had one of the shorter bipods but mine extends to about 26 inches for sitting shots.

[boneaddict]

OOps, sorry, Madmaxs add.   

[boneaddict]

I used a bipod for the first time this year. In the past I've carried shooting sticks whenever long shots were a possibility. I shot two antelope and a deer in Wyoming with the bipod and laying prone. Really worked great and was much faster and way more solid than using shooting sticks. One of the antelope was 380 yards, which for me is a very long shot. However, you ask about carrying the rifle with the bipod attached- it's very awkward. In Wyoming it was fine as I didn't have to hike much, but back here in Washington during deer season when I was walking up to 7 miles a day, I finally took off the bipod. If I really wanted to it wouldn't be that hard to carry the bipod in my pack and attach it when I got to where I was actually hunting. I may look into a quick detachable type of setup. Also I think it wouldn't be so bad if you had one of the shorter bipods but mine extends to about 26 inches for sitting shots.

If I used one, I think Id want one I could use for a sitting shot. 

[BULLBLASTER]

Hey bone look up the spartan javelin. Attaches and detaches very quickly with a magnet so its not always attached to your rifle. I’ve used one hunting for a couple years now and while it’s not as steady as my atlas it is sure nice when hiking a long ways with your rifle.

[HUNT JR]

I used a bipod for the first time this year. In the past I've carried shooting sticks whenever long shots were a possibility. I shot two antelope and a deer in Wyoming with the bipod and laying prone. Really worked great and was much faster and way more solid than using shooting sticks. One of the antelope was 380 yards, which for me is a very long shot. However, you ask about carrying the rifle with the bipod attached- it's very awkward. In Wyoming it was fine as I didn't have to hike much, but back here in Washington during deer season when I was walking up to 7 miles a day, I finally took off the bipod. If I really wanted to it wouldn't be that hard to carry the bipod in my pack and attach it when I got to where I was actually hunting. I may look into a quick detachable type of setup. Also I think it wouldn't be so bad if you had one of the shorter bipods but mine extends to about 26 inches for sitting shots.

If I used one, I think Id want one I could use for a sitting shot.

I use a 6-9 inch i believe bipod and if i have any sitting shots set the rifle on top of my pack. The frame is steady enough to make a pretty nice rest.

[bobcat]

I'm planning to do a lot of predator hunting this winter and I definitely will be using a bipod for that. Also, I will never hunt antelope without a bipod ever again. Just need to figure out a better way to carry my rifle if I'm walking long distances.

[boneaddict]

Hey bone look up the spartan javelin. Attaches and detaches very quickly with a magnet so its not always attached to your rifle. I’ve used one hunting for a couple years now and while it’s not as steady as my atlas it is sure nice when hiking a long ways with your rifle.

THANK YOU!   I will look it up.

Just need to figure out a better way to carry my rifle if I'm walking long distances.

 

This is my biggest concern.