Bipod Recommendation
I wonder if someone could give me a specific bipod recommendation. I have been looking at a couple of websites and the various models, but am not really sure which to get. I want to use it from either sitting or prone position (if that's possible), if not then sitting. I want to put it on an average, run of the mill bolt action rifle to be used for coyote hunting. I also seen a bunch of different adaptors for the Harris bipods. Do I need one, and if so, what kind of adaptor do I need? Thanks Much
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Can somebody that is familiar with bipods give me a recommendation as to which one to buy? I will be using it for coyote hunting, walking through sections jump shooting as well as calling from a stationary position. I have never used one, but the older I get, the wussier my elbows seem to be at propping up a gun in the hard ground. 0 -
What rifle is this going on?
Parker Hale is heavy since it's all steel. Easy to take off and carry/store separately.
Versa Pod is aluminum and a knock off of Parker Hale. Again easy to take off and carry/store separately.
Harris does have the tall ones you can use in sitting. But the thing is you'll have to have two. Since the sitting bi-pod is too tall for prone unless you're laying on top of milk crates.
Basically all of them has adapters and you'll need one made for your rifle.0 -
I use the Harris HB25CS
http://www.harrisbipods.com/HB25CS.html
If you do search there are plenty of threads on the same topic. Good luck.
ADDED: HB25CS extends from 13 1/2" to 27" per link above.
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hadjii,
A lot of the suggestions will depend on your body shape and measurements. Longer neck or shorter neck will make a significant difference in what will be acceptable to your working positions.
Harris also has a model that accommodates a height range from 11" to 23" if that will get you into the ballpark. Try putting your rifle on a stack of books on the floor to see what will be comfortable and workable.
I use the shorter 'benchrest bipod' with swivel or I use another form of rest like a backpack or a sand sock on a log if it's available. There are also shooting sticks which will work when sitting or standing.
This one is on the extreme end of price but it does accommodate the range of height you want:
http://www.phoenixtactical.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5
Better pictures:
http://www.tigervalley.com/news/news07-09/dclw.html
http://www.precisionriflesolutions.com/apps/webstore/products/show/839317
http://www.lonestarfieldproducts.com/
Best.
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quickmajik,
I took the information right out of an ad for the Harris Bipods:
HBP1A225 - Harris Bipod, Most versatile of the tall rests, three piece legs, extends from 11 to 23 inches, weighs one pound $78.00
Right or wrong, it's what was written.
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We where both misinformed.. I'll go back through my stuff and see If I can find the original packaging. I'm pretty sure at that time, the listed hight was 11"-25" on 25s models.. rechecked in the last
baggy one came in and 25s models are 12"-25". and upon closer inspecton it is 1a2 not la2[:D]
http://www.harrisbipods.com/[:D]
With Harris light bi-pods all you need is a sling stud in the forearm of the stock with the holes exactly horizontal of the bores axis...
The 25s model harris bipod is actually 11"-25", not 13" to 23",that is the older "H" model LA2.. The 25S weights about a pound, and allows you to pan about 45 degrees horizontally and the attachment mechanism allows you to level your gun so that the scope isnt canted... I am not aware of the 13"-25" model of harris bipod that NN is talking about. There is 13"-23" and 13"-27" models..
I have all three lengths. As well as benchrest and L and LM models.[:)]
Out of all of the other "bipods" on the market, for Prone/setting shooting the 25s would be and "IS" my choice..0 -
No matter which one you end up with, make sure you have the swivel model, it will make things lots simpler.. 0
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