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Equipment & Gear => Power Equipment & RV => Topic started by: Rob on March 15, 2012, 11:41:28 AM

Title: Prone Bi-pod recomendations
Post by: Rob on March 15, 2012, 11:41:28 AM: I want to get a bipod for prone shooting.

It needs to mount on a sling stud. I am not interested in a bipod for the sitting position, so a starting length of 6 to 7 inches is probalby best. Weight is not an issue. Cost is not a huge concern, but under $200 or so would be nice.

I am looking at this one:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/781176 ... to-9-black

If you could select any bipod for stud mount prone shooting, what would you get?
Title: Re: Prone Bi-pod recomendations
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 15, 2012, 11:56:07 AM: I have a Harris Bipod. There is one thing you have to remember. Having a synthetic stock on my rifle then having the bipod made it top heavy. This made my rifle always want to swing down when packing on my shoulder.
Title: Re: Prone Bi-pod recomendations
Post by: Antlershed on March 15, 2012, 11:58:06 AM: I use the harris pivoting bipod on my. 300RUM. I have the one that maxes out around 13". I have found myself shooting with it fully extended from the prone position more than I thought I would.
Title: Re: Prone Bi-pod recomendations
Post by: Rob on March 15, 2012, 12:27:25 PM: Cool. This is going to go on a long range rifle that I will be putting together over the next couple months. The rifle will weigh in at around 16 pounds and will be about 50 inches long, so it is not one I forsee slinging over my shoulder and hauling around in the field. Due to that, I am not worried about weight or balance issues - but all valid points for field rifles!
Title: Re: Prone Bi-pod recomendations
Post by: h20hunter on March 15, 2012, 12:33:56 PM: Stop teasing Rob.....what caliber?
Title: Re: Prone Bi-pod recomendations
Post by: Rob on March 15, 2012, 12:43:48 PM: I was thinking 338 edge, but a got a steal on a 338 Lapua Mag from Savage so I went that route.