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. 

[hunter399]

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.

Now that's what I need.
Had one of those cheap ones.
Don't like it on the rifle at all.
But do like the idea of quick attach to a tripod I'm already using for other stuff.

[Duckslayer89]

I’ve had multiple trigger sticks. When they work I loves them but they all broke within a few weeks of use. Especially in Western WA. I would go with a lightweight tripod system with a hog saddle or arca rail if set up for that. Jrebel don’t you have a bog you really like?

[jrebel]

I’ve had multiple trigger sticks. When they work I loves them but they all broke within a few weeks of use. Especially in Western WA. I would go with a lightweight tripod system with a hog saddle or arca rail if set up for that. Jrebel don’t you have a bog you really like?

Yes, the bog deathgrip Sherpa is the one I carry and love.  4 lbs and can be used my binos, spotter or rifles.  I use the deathgrip head (which attaches with the arca rail) for rifles that I can’t put arca rails on.  I put arca rails on my optics and rifles long range rifles.   It’s been pretty amazing for everything other than standing shots.   

If you’re not packing it, the death grip infinite is the way to go…..but it is heavier. 

[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.

Now that's what I need.
Had one of those cheap ones.
Don't like it on the rifle at all.
But do like the idea of quick attach to a tripod I'm already using for other stuff.

So I use both. I have an atlas bipod on my rifle in case I need to make a quick shot. I also have an arca rail on my rifle and an RRS TFCT-34 tripod with the anvil 30 ball head (https://www.eurooptic.com/Really-Right-Stuff-TFCT-34-Mk2-SOAR-Series-3-Carbon-Fiber-Tripod-w-Anvil-30-ARC-.aspx) they make an L version if you’re tall. I have arca rails on both my spotting scope and binos so literally everything can attach to the tripod and it’s incredibly stable. Heck, I even threw arca mounts on my kids 22’s. Makes it a lot safer having them shoot off the tripod.

[hughjorgan]

Here’s another option, but offers a lot of versatility…


https://www.hatchoutwest.com/shop?store-page=Bipod-Standard-27-with-Hatch-Slide-On-Head-p449481521

[ducks4days]

Pretty hard to beat a Harris bipod IMO

 

[Cougartail]

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.

The situation seems always wrong for the type of equipment you have with you. I now only use a tripod at night calling coyotes while standing.

I also use a attached bipod sometimes calling to keep the gun out of the snow and ready to grab.

[Tbar]

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.

This one has caught my eye in the past.
https://www.wiserprecision.com/

[Antlershed]

Really liking the Evolution. Didn’t care for how much slop was in the Javelin attachment.

https://www.evolutionbipod.com/

[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.

This one has caught my eye in the past.
https://www.wiserprecision.com/

That’s the one inuse and I really like it. It’s pretty stable and I like how easy it is to adjust the height.

[BeerBugler]

Hard to beat the swagger SEA for the money. Flexible, QD and twist locks instead of springs. On sale also. Not Atlas but a lot more economical.

[Rugsnfeathers]

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.

The situation seems always wrong for the type of equipment you have with you. I now only use a tripod at night calling coyotes while standing.

I also use a attached bipod sometimes calling to keep the gun out of the snow and ready to grab.

I'm with you on the tripod.  I've removed the "U" mount on my monopod and put it in the skinny camera tripod.  It's very stable with three legs.  I use it all the time.  It's always in my hunt pack every time I hunt.  It's not one of those thick tripods that you see hunters mount their spotting scopes all the time.  It's a skinny tripod that extends all the way to just shy of 5 feet.  It serves two functions, one as a tripod to put my camera on for after the hunt selfies, and the other as my shooting platform. 

[RobinHoodlum]

Thought it might be useful to others to post a quick follow up and initial rave for Wiser Precision. As one responder indicated, I was probably looking for a 'unicorn' piece of tack. Essentially, a quick to deploy bipod that isn't permanently attached to the gun. I'm a spot and stalk and still hunter and short range shooter who does a combination of backpack hunting and day hunts. Trekking poles are with.me on some hunts and in the truck as needed for load hauling on others

I was intrigued by the recommendations for the Quick-StiX devices that attach to trekking poles to double their function as a bipod. Problem was, neither of the two pairs of poles I had were a good fit for this - one being a longer 2-piece set and the other is multiple sections on a rubber cord.

With no unicorn in sight, I drug my feet for a couple weeks. Then, last Friday I found a pair of the Costco carbon fiber 3-piexe poles at a trailhead while grouse hunting. Serendipity ? I figured they'd be perfect for the Quick-StiX, so I placed.my order Friday before heading east on a scouting trip. When I got home Sunday, they were already here. And, no, I didn't request or pay for faster shipping.

I've attached these to the poles, which was quick and easy. I've also adjusted the 'extension angle' (one of three options), which was also quick and easy. This is a pretty simple system and the fit and finish on the two pieces is top quality. When extended, they have a very positive 'lock in place' feel. I also like that I can keep the two poles attached together in 'ready to deploy' mode while in a side water bottle pocket.

Perhaps this is premature since I haven't shot off them yet. But, so far I'm happy with my purchase. Highly recommended

Hope this is useful info for someone! And, once again, thanks to everyone who responded and provided suggestions!

[hunter399]

So I'm guessing the Amazon basics tripod is a no go. LOL 😂.

[WapitiTalk1]

Here you go. Built and offered by a military veteran. They are second to none IMO, check em out. https://swaggerbipods.com/

[fast1]

I use a primos, previously owned by stoneie point. Extends to about 43" & attaches by a detent set up that goes where the swivel stud attaches on forend. Sling placement is in the same spot. Attaches in seconds with a quick push, stable and east to pack. I'd say about 1-1½lbs. In transport I just straddle the legs threw my sling.