Post by: boneaddict on November 26, 2019, 07:53:20 AM
Post by: Stein on November 26, 2019, 07:55:34 AM
Post by: 92xj on November 26, 2019, 07:56:20 AM
Post by: boneaddict on November 26, 2019, 07:58:12 AM
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.
Post by: boneaddict on November 26, 2019, 08:00:01 AM
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.
Post by: 92xj on November 26, 2019, 08:07:27 AM
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.
Post by: HUNT JR on November 26, 2019, 08:11:13 AM
Post by: MADMAX on November 26, 2019, 08:11:28 AM
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
Post by: bobcat on November 26, 2019, 08:12:17 AM
Post by: boneaddict on November 26, 2019, 08:12:55 AM
Post by: boneaddict on November 26, 2019, 08:17:46 AM
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.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on November 26, 2019, 08:19:24 AM
Post by: HUNT JR on November 26, 2019, 08:20:19 AM
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.
Post by: bobcat on November 26, 2019, 08:21:39 AM
Post by: boneaddict on November 26, 2019, 08:25:10 AM
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.
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Just need to figure out a better way to carry my rifle if I'm walking long distances.
This is my biggest concern.
Post by: 92xj on November 26, 2019, 08:27:33 AM
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.QuoteJust need to figure out a better way to carry my rifle if I'm walking long distances.
This is my biggest concern.
Are you always walking with a pack on?
Post by: pashok23 on November 26, 2019, 08:29:55 AM
Post by: boneaddict on November 26, 2019, 08:35:33 AM
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Are you always walking with a pack on?
These days yeah, mostly. I mean most of my hunting is with a longbow and that comes with its own issues, but thinking of high country bear hunts, and coyote. I have a eberstock daypack which has a gun slot in the back,(not sure how the bipod would fit in it, and my big pack also has a rifle holder. which I think would be ok, though it might catch on more brush....
generally coyote Im walking with it slung on my shoulder.... I suppose I could start using my pack though I havent used it with my winter gear on......
Post by: BULLBLASTER on November 26, 2019, 08:39:09 AM
Post by: 7mmfan on November 26, 2019, 08:39:34 AM
I have used sticks for years, and killed a lot of animals off of them. They're always a hassle to carry around, but make for a good rest when needed. I'll have to decide moving forward from this point if I retire the sticks and go with the bipod, or carry both? They both have applications that are unique to each other so it's a tough call.
My tentative plan is to get the Javelin Bipod mentioned above, and carry shooting sticks as well. The Javelin, based on my research the best quick detach bipod available. Not great for sitting height, but excellent for prone shots.
Post by: 92xj on November 26, 2019, 08:43:56 AM
QuoteAre you always walking with a pack on?
These days yeah, mostly. I mean most of my hunting is with a longbow and that comes with its own issues, but thinking of high country bear hunts, and coyote. I have a eberstock daypack which has a gun slot in the back,(not sure how the bipod would fit in it, and my big pack also has a rifle holder. which I think would be ok, though it might catch on more brush....
generally coyote Im walking with it slung on my shoulder.... I suppose I could start using my pack though I havent used it with my winter gear on......
Since you have a pack on, buy a universal gun bearer and run the gun in a very quick and handy position with the weight on the hips. It's one of the greatest tools out there and will work with any pack and you don't have to worry about taking the pack off to get access to the gun when it is needed quick.
https://store.kifaru.net/universal-gun-bearers-p197.aspx
Also, the tripod comment below reminds me of my solution to sitting or standing shots. I carry my tripod with me everywhere I go and use it 90% of the time for my binos. Instead of running a bino specific tripod mount, I run a flat plate that the binos strap to. If I need to shoot and can not get prone, I pop the binos off the tripod and have a beautiful rifle resting place for sitting or standing shots within one second.
https://www.amazon.com/Snapzoom-Universal-Binocular-Tripod-Mount/dp/B01M6Y5I5M/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=bino+mount&qid=1574786572&sr=8-7
Post by: bustedoldman on November 26, 2019, 08:47:09 AM
https://www.amazon.com/Vanguard-Equalizer-2QS-Sitting-Pivot/dp/B005DQG74E
Varmint hunting or sitting on a wide open area all day I use a bog pod death grip.
https://www.amazon.com/DeathGrip-Lightweight-Hands-Free-Operation-Shooting/dp/B07L1NJNPS
Post by: boneaddict on November 26, 2019, 08:58:19 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on November 26, 2019, 10:50:50 AM
Post by: kentrek on November 26, 2019, 10:59:27 AM
It's a pretty versatile setup
With that said il be moving to a custom rrs tripod and a removable bipod but for the money the spartan is pretty sweet
Post by: Magnum_Willys on November 26, 2019, 11:11:52 AM
For under 400 yd shots steady sticks are much quicker and only way to go in brush.
Post by: Stein on November 26, 2019, 11:13:29 AM
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.
Yeah, I carry it on my shoulder over an Exo pack 90% of the time and without a pack 10% and I've never had the bipod hang up on anything while carrying or shouldering. I don't notice it there at all. I have had problems with the scope and bolt I had to sort out, but the bipod is above anything it could hang up on.
I never take it off during hunting season. It does get in the way at the range when on a sled, but that's not much of an issue as they only take 2 minutes to take it off.
It may be the brand that makes the difference, I have a Harris on both mine and my daughter's rifle. My brother borrowed one to shoot a deer this year and neither of them had any problem with them and we all cover quite a few miles every year.
Post by: syoungs on November 26, 2019, 02:35:32 PM
I have a harris that goes tall enough for me to sit and shoot. wouldn't be caught in the field without it if I have an opportunity for a shot over 250yds or so. I can also transition to my backpack pretty quickly which I have to do from prone in certain circumstances, only because I'm fairly tall, and to get a bipod tall enough to shoot from a sit, wont go low enough or me in a prone 100% of the time.
Post by: RightPlace-RightTime on November 26, 2019, 04:17:45 PM
Omg best thing in the world.
Wish I had it years ago
Post by: BULLBLASTER on November 26, 2019, 04:45:36 PM
Here is my take. Whatever you use, whether pack, sticks, bipods, etc, be proficient with it. Ive lost track of the amount of folks I've seen fumble in the field because they don't practice like they play. Shoot all year off sand bags and then try and use shooting sticks in the field makes no sense. I've shot literally hundreds and hundreds of coyotes off sticks. I personally dont see a reason to a sitting height bipod over shooting sticks. Seated shots are almost always gonna be short to mid range shots and sticks are plenty good for those situations. Sticks are gonna weigh less than a sitting height bipod as well and won't be hanging off the end of your gun. I'm also a big fan of the spartan javelin for a hunting rig. I carry it on my bino harness and only have to put it on if needed. I'm a full time trekking pole guy so if a fast shot presents itself I'll just shoot off my poles. If you've made it this far in life big game hunting with little issue I'd just keep doing what you are obviously proficient at already. Predators though sticks are king. You can come off them if you need to turn quick for a hard charging dog, you can prone out without having to collapse the legs or having a 16oz weight hanging off your gun, etc.:yeah:
Something I desperately need to practice
Post by: grundy53 on November 26, 2019, 04:54:34 PM
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on November 26, 2019, 04:57:54 PM
I've never used a bi pod but after my trip to eastern Montana last week I decided I need one. At least for when I'm hunting open country. I have a gun bearer so carrying it doesn't worry me much. Sounds like Javelins are good. What are some other ones that should be considered?bang for your buck, harris is pretty dang hard to beat. With that said, Atlas is about as good as it gets. I've got the Atlas Cal with quick release pic clamp.
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Post by: grundy53 on November 26, 2019, 05:09:33 PM
I've never used a bi pod but after my trip to eastern Montana last week I decided I need one. At least for when I'm hunting open country. I have a gun bearer so carrying it doesn't worry me much. Sounds like Javelins are good. What are some other ones that should be considered?bang for your buck, harris is pretty dang hard to beat. With that said, Atlas is about as good as it gets. I've got the Atlas Cal with quick release pic clamp.
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Post by: Magnum_Willys on November 26, 2019, 05:46:04 PM
Post by: hogslayer on November 26, 2019, 07:39:15 PM
Post by: bobcat on November 26, 2019, 07:52:49 PM
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2238199751
Post by: Pathfinder101 on November 26, 2019, 07:55:39 PM
Post by: jackelope on November 26, 2019, 09:58:46 PM
Post by: Jason on November 26, 2019, 10:21:54 PM
I have an Atlas CAL2 and a couple Harris. A friend sent me a Evolution bipod for free to check out. I am not impressed at all. Glad i didn't buy one. I am with Karl, Harris is hard to beat for the money. They make a pretty cool Picatinny mount replacement you can get for the Harris as well. I think it's Short Action Precision that makes them. It's the same quick release that Atlas uses.
The quick release mount your thinking about is the American Defense AD-BP STD Bipod Mount.
Post by: jasnt on November 27, 2019, 06:27:33 AM
Post by: boneaddict on November 27, 2019, 06:34:33 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on November 27, 2019, 06:54:09 AM
I didnt even know these were a thing!I have an Atlas CAL2 and a couple Harris. A friend sent me a Evolution bipod for free to check out. I am not impressed at all. Glad i didn't buy one. I am with Karl, Harris is hard to beat for the money. They make a pretty cool Picatinny mount replacement you can get for the Harris as well. I think it's Short Action Precision that makes them. It's the same quick release that Atlas uses.
The quick release mount your thinking about is the American Defense AD-BP STD Riflescope Bipod Mount.
https://www.shortactionprecision.com/collections/bipods-and-accessories/products/adm-harris-bipod-to-rail-mount-qd-conversion-adapter
Post by: JimmyHoffa on November 27, 2019, 07:00:35 AM
Post by: BigGoonTuna on November 27, 2019, 08:48:53 AM
unless it was on a dedicated predator gun, i don't really like bipods. i do carry sticks when i'm planning on sitting on a clearcut, or hunting the east side where longer shots would be the norm.
Post by: Jason on November 27, 2019, 08:49:47 AM
This is the one I was thinking of.I didnt even know these were a thing!I have an Atlas CAL2 and a couple Harris. A friend sent me a Evolution bipod for free to check out. I am not impressed at all. Glad i didn't buy one. I am with Karl, Harris is hard to beat for the money. They make a pretty cool Picatinny mount replacement you can get for the Harris as well. I think it's Short Action Precision that makes them. It's the same quick release that Atlas uses.
The quick release mount your thinking about is the American Defense AD-BP STD Riflescope Bipod Mount.
https://www.shortactionprecision.com/collections/bipods-and-accessories/products/adm-harris-bipod-to-rail-mount-qd-conversion-adapter
I'm not sure how I got rifle scope added in my earlier reply. :dunno:
https://www.americandefensemanufacturing.com/view/product/15/
Post by: Karl Blanchard on November 27, 2019, 08:59:15 AM
I like that one even better! Thank you for that link :tup:This is the one I was thinking of.I didnt even know these were a thing!I have an Atlas CAL2 and a couple Harris. A friend sent me a Evolution bipod for free to check out. I am not impressed at all. Glad i didn't buy one. I am with Karl, Harris is hard to beat for the money. They make a pretty cool Picatinny mount replacement you can get for the Harris as well. I think it's Short Action Precision that makes them. It's the same quick release that Atlas uses.
The quick release mount your thinking about is the American Defense AD-BP STD Riflescope Bipod Mount.
https://www.shortactionprecision.com/collections/bipods-and-accessories/products/adm-harris-bipod-to-rail-mount-qd-conversion-adapter
I'm not sure how I got rifle scope added in my earlier reply. :dunno:
https://www.americandefensemanufacturing.com/view/product/15/
Post by: Oh Mah on November 27, 2019, 09:37:48 AM
I mount mine legs toward muzzle and i don't notice the bipod at all when shouldered. :tup: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.
It also keeps the bipod from leaning forward when shooting. :tup:
Post by: Fl0und3rz on November 27, 2019, 10:27:56 AM
Post by: huntandjeep on November 27, 2019, 02:03:01 PM
You always mount the legs towards the barrel , that way you can " Load " the Bi pod by pushing away from you . I use a Harris 6" - 9" pivoting Bipod , had a bigger one (16-27" I think ) and didn't care for it .I mount mine legs toward muzzle and i don't notice the bipod at all when shouldered. :tup: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.
It also keeps the bipod from leaning forward when shooting. :tup:
Post by: jackelope on November 27, 2019, 03:25:53 PM
You always mount the legs towards the barrel , that way you can " Load " the Bi pod by pushing away from you . I use a Harris 6" - 9" pivoting Bipod , had a bigger one (16-27" I think ) and didn't care for it .I mount mine legs toward muzzle and i don't notice the bipod at all when shouldered. :tup: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.
It also keeps the bipod from leaning forward when shooting. :tup:
And if you don't mount the legs towards the barrel, it'll fold up on you and your rifle will be laying in the dirt.
Post by: hogslayer on November 27, 2019, 04:43:27 PM
And Atlas snd Harris. I tried that picatinny to stud adapter and its not that great.
Post by: tgomez on November 30, 2019, 05:00:17 AM
Post by: boneaddict on November 30, 2019, 06:37:19 AM
Post by: actionshooter on November 30, 2019, 10:52:00 PM
On another note, I got these this year and they are pretty bad ass if you want to run sticks. Going to carry hiking poles anyway and these only add a couple of ounces and are solid.. Product of the year in my book and cheap also
https://www.wiserprecision.com/products/quick-stix
Post by: syoungs on November 30, 2019, 11:07:46 PM
I carry a Harris in the pack and use a QD as discussed previously. If I need a bipod, there is usually enough time to snap it on and set up.
On another note, I got these this year and they are pretty bad ass if you want to run sticks. Going to carry hiking poles anyway and these only add a couple of ounces and are solid.. Product of the year in my book and cheap also
https://www.wiserprecision.com/products/quick-stix
Thanks for sharing that, gonna order a set to try.