Pivoting bipod vs. fixed position?

[Paul Anthony Gomez]

What do you all use? I've got both but I like the fixed best...but that's just shooting on flat ground at the range. Those of you that hunt in the mountains: is a fixed position bipod not ideal due to uneven grounds? I hunt in Oklahoma so most of it is super flat. I'm planning on hunting the mountains next year so I'd like to be consistent. Your thoughts? Both of my bipods are Caldwell. Would you recommend a different brand?

 

[Hilltop]

I love my pivoting bipod for out west. Fixed position are a pain if you have to shoot on a side hill... trying to partially pull one side down and tighten a screw is something I don't care to mess with when its time for a shot.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

I love my pivoting bipod for out west. Fixed position are a pain if you have to shoot on a side hill... trying to partially pull one side down and tighten a screw is something I don't care to mess with when its time for a shot.

I agree. I use a Harris and a Caldwell.

 

[Tim McCoy]

Get a pivoting design. I am not aware of a lighter weight pivot head design than the SnipePod. Has a quick attach feature that takes about 2 seconds, once you practice it a few times. I use it sitting and you adjust height by how far you spread the legs. Off camber slopes are a breeze. Sitting models are 5oz., prone models are 2oz, or so the web site says. I suspect that is the legs only, not counting the rifle adaptor. Regardless, it is light. https://snipepod.com/V2SnipePod.html

 

[sneakypete]

Harris pivoting, the only way to go. I have both pivoting and non pivoting and the pivoting is on my primary gun.

 

[CrossCreeks]

Got to go with the pivoting bipod for out west , shooting from the fixed on uneven ground way to problematic when it counts !

 

[Bonecollector]

Harris Pivot for me. It works great and is relatively light.

 

[wolftalonID]

I use a fixed bi-pod. When I need to pivot or follow a target, simply loosen the stud clamp slightly and the rifle will flow up to 30 degrees from center rather easily.

 

[Paul Anthony Gomez]

Thanks guys

 

[Gr8bawana]

I've been using a Harris fixed bi-pod for about the last 25 years. It works pretty good for the most part but there are times when I wish I has a pivoting one.