Options on bipods

[Retterath]

I was wondering what all of you guys use for steadying up your rifle when elk or mule deer hunting. What height of bipod? 6-9, 9-13. Or are u using those quick attack rapid Stoney point shooting sticks or bipods, or do u mainly just use your pack. I have used Harris bipods which I like but can had a lot of weight and bulk. I also use Stoney point rapid pivot shooting sticks for coyote hunting and like them both but trying to figure what will best suit me for an upcoming rifle elk hunt hopefully. (If I draw). Most of u guys that have done your fair share of rifle elk hunting was has worked for you the best.

 

[Musket Man]

I really like the Harris bipod because its always on my gun ready to go. I think I have the 9-13 although Im measuring closer to 8-12 but Im not exactly sure how to measure it. I have a taller one too but I like to shoot prone if I can and I find it a bit too tall alot of times and the shorter one works well for me prone.

 

[Elkfitness]

When rifle hunting, I've carried the Stoney point sticks, but have only used them a few times for actual shots. I have super slings on my rifles and have used them on 3 off hand shots at 175-200 yds with one shot kills. I've used a tree on another several other shots and my pack on a few others, all one shot kills, except for one she I thought an anchor shot was needed on an elk. I think about a bipod every year, but end up not using one. I think the bipods are good if you have time and are looking at longer shots. Where I hunt, it seems the shots can come at any time and I like the flexibility of using whatever I need. Granted, all my shots are under 300 yds and this is just my opinion.


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[sneakypete]

I have a Harris bipod that swivels left to right slightly, I think mine is a 13-26. It adds extra weight, but when I sit glassine I have it fully extended in front or to the side of me ready. This last season I took my Montana buck with 2 shots of 304 & 320 yards.

 

[WapitiBob]

6-9 for bench, 9-13 for hunting. I bought a Harris knock off with the swivel and lock included for about $60 at sportsmans.
I have a set of Stoney point quick attach that the legs spread apart, kind of a rubber sleeve around the joint. They did the splits one day and they were useless after that.

 

[laxwyo]

I use polecat sticks. Twist and extend type. I like them because you can make the downhill side longer and the uphill shorter. Usually have them in pack so if it was a quick deal, it might not be as handy but it's worked well

 

[Hilltop]

Harris with the swivel (side to side and left to right) so your gun is level, even on un-even ground. Out west over 90% of my shots have been prone- I am not aware of a better way to shoot prone. Mine are capable of extending so I can shoot sitting or kneeling but I rarely use the extra height. Negatives for me are the noise when and extra weight. My wife loves the trigger stick which also doubles as a walking stick in the mountains. Shooting sticks and trigger sticks are nice but your not saving much, if any, weight and they are one more thing to carry after the shot.

 

[Ikeepitcold]

I use polecat sticks. Twist and extend type. I like them because you can make the downhill side longer and the uphill shorter. Usually have them in pack so if it was a quick deal, it might not be as handy but it's worked well

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They really work well and fit nicely in my pack.

 

[Retterath]

thanks guys

 

[okielite]

6-9 for bench, 9-13 for hunting. I bought a Harris knock off with the swivel and lock included for about $60 at sportsmans.
I have a set of Stoney point quick attach that the legs spread apart, kind of a rubber sleeve around the joint. They did the splits one day and they were useless after that.

I have the same set and similar experience. I added a strap to limit how far they will open and it works great. If you mail the rubber piece in they will send you a replacement as well.

I like that setup because the bipod can be disconnected easily so I dont' have a bipod attached to the rifle which prevents me from using my scabbard.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

I use a harris bipod when I'm antelope hunting as there is usually not much to lean against. I have the 13" and it is high enough to get above most of the grass & weeds. When I am elk & deer hunting, I love the trigger stick. I am older (73) and it really helps as a walking stick too.

 

[xphunter]

I use the 6-9 for my specialty pistols and and the 9-13 for my rifles. If I need more vertical adjustment I use my pack and or Bog Gear (or anything else in nature that will give me the height I need for the shot and still stay steady).

 

[stevevan]

For walking I use a simple bipod made from 2 pieces of 1/2" conduit about 36" each in length. They are connected about 6" from the top of each one and swivel to form the "V" to rest the forend of the rifle. "V" is padded and rest of conduit covered in camo tape. VERY solid and quick deploy. On the rifles I use for open country I have a Short Picatinny rail that attaches to the front swivel stud. It accepts an ATLAS Bi-pod which is quick on/off so to don't have to leave it attached like a Harris. Bit pricey but by far the best system out there.

 

[missjordan]

I used a bipod one year for hunting, the shortest Harris makes. I've found them to be too bulky to have on the rifle so I switched to shooting sticks and like them better for hunting.

 

[Gr8bawana]

I use a harris 9-13 bi-pod that I keep attatched all the time. I carry shooting sticks and use those when the brush is too high.

 

[Elkoholic307]

I never leave home without my Harris 9-13. Unless I'm sitting on a bear bait or calling coyotes, then I take the 12-25.

 

[shootbrownelk]

I have 9"-13" Harris tilting bipods on 4 of my rifles. I used it last year on my Bull @ 356yds. Makes shooting a long ways (for me) easier. I don't mind a bit of extra weight, the positives outweigh the negatives IMO.

 

[Elkfitness]

Yeah, I think if I knew I was gonna have longer shots, I'd have a pivoting/tilting bipod.

 

[xphunter]

I try to be prepared for the capability of shooting very tight IF the opportunity arises.

 

[Elkfitness]

Good point. That's the reason I mull it over every offseason