Recommendations for new bipod

[RobinHoodlum]

After recent range session, I decided it's time to ditch my old Primos bipod. It was cheap $, but is heavy and more wobbly than I'm wanting to deal with at this stage of the game.

This is not a gun mounted bipod, but rather a telescoping one that I set up on when I'm on the X and can also quickly deploy over my shoulder from it's location in side water bottle pocket of my pack when still hunting or moving around.

Informed recommendations greatly appreciated!

[pickardjw]

I think this meets the description of what you're looking for. The spartan bipods are a popular option. I have one and it's been great. It rides in my hip belt pouch and is very easy to attach to the rifle and deploy.

https://javelinbipod.com/collections/bipods

[hunter399]

Ohh just buy that cheap Amazon CV life one.
Probably won't need it anyway.

If your young and carrying a 50lb pack anyway.
Just slap something on there.

[Platensek-po]

Do you use trekking poles? If so I’ve really come to like the quik stix system. Works really well for me and is pretty versátile.

[jrebel]

Are you looking for one that is standing height, sitting, crouching, supine, etc.??  A standing bipod is never going to give you great stability. 

Does your rifle have the ability to have an arca rail attached to the stock?? 

More info is needed for an informed response.  I personally like tripods over bipods and really like the ones that have quick attach arca or picatinny rail adapters.  My current lightweight set up is a bog pod deathgrip sherpa.  It is not good for standing fully upright as it does not have the height needed for most folks.  That is the con to having a lightweight system.  it is great for seated, kneeling, prone, crouched, shots.  If your not hiking far, you can use the deathgrip head....but I have arca rails attached to my rifles and they snap directly into the tripod.  It is roughly 4 lbs with the deathgrip head.  I imagine sub 3.5 lbs w/out the deathgrip vise / head. 

[MADMAX]

Pretty hard to beat a Harris bipod IMO

[jrebel]

Pretty hard to beat a Harris bipod IMO

This is fact....I own 4-5 of them.  Only draw back is they are weapon mounted, for the folks that don't want that.  Atlas bipods are also pretty darn amazing...though very expensive. 

[hunter399]

You don't need a bipod.
That's what the hood of your truck is for.
Just throw down the 150lb pack and shoot off of that.

[Duckslayer89]

Atlas PSR long with quick detach is what I have. Wouldn’t want anything else. I researched long and thought about all options before pulling the trigger

[RobinHoodlum]

Appreciate all the responses guys. Including the suggestions to launch from the hood of the truck and my 150 lb pack!

Will check all of your recommendations out, but sounds like most aren't quite what I'm after.

As requested, some more details - again looking one that IS NOT mounted to the gun, but rather to be used as a stabilizing rest. And, not for a standing shot, but from a knee, crough, or resting against a tree, rockpile, etc., The one I have has trigger actuated telescoping legs, which I really like!

I do use tracking poles in some situations, but generally to haul heavy loads out. Love multipurpose gear, so I might have to give the quick stick a try.

Keep.em.coming if you have other suggestions!

[dmoua]

MDT Ckye triple or double pull bipods. Not cheap but they are the best bipods I have ever used for PRS and hunting.

[hunter399]

Appreciate all the responses guys. Including the suggestions to launch from the hood of the truck and my 150 lb pack!

Will check all of your recommendations out, but sounds like most aren't quite what I'm after.

As requested, some more details - again looking one that IS NOT mounted to the gun, but rather to be used as a stabilizing rest. And, not for a standing shot, but from a knee, crough, or resting against a tree, rockpile, etc., The one I have has trigger actuated telescoping legs, which I really like!

I do use tracking poles in some situations, but generally to haul heavy loads out. Love multipurpose gear, so I might have to give the quick stick a try.

Keep.em.coming if you have other suggestions!

I just pulling your chain a bit.
I'm sure all these guys suggestions are way better than mine.
I was out in the woods sitting on a clearcut bored as heck.
So I was just smart mouthing HW boards.(sorry)
I have seen a bear killed,while someone rested off the hood of a truck It was before the bipod rage.
I'm sure you'll find one to fit your needs.

[RobinHoodlum]

I appreciated the humor. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't seen at least one off the hood shenanigans in my day!

[Pnwrider]

If it’s not for standing and for prone/crouching/kneeling just get the atlas bipod of your choice. They have QD mounts if you don’t want it on there while you’re hiking.

[jrebel]

I don’t think you’ll find anything faster than the trigger sticks.   At the same time you will never get great stability out of any bipod without some rear support……specifically when it is not attached to the rifle.   I’m also got tired of bipods mounted to my rifles and now use them sparingly.  They add a weight that often is not necessary depending on the style of hunting you’re doing.  A light weight tripod takes a little time to set up and is not optimal for quick shots, but offers way better stability.  Sounds like you’re looking for a unicorn.   I’m gonna keep following in case someone has found said unicorn so I can upgrade.