AZwest16 Report post Posted April 3, 2015 Just curious to hear your guys opinion on the best hunting bipods on the market. Just got my brand new 7mm built and would like to get a bipod for it. Would like as much detail as possible. Size, weight, pros, cons anything you can think of. This rifle could be used for backpacking so lighter the better! Thanks guys Regan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcdinaz Report post Posted April 3, 2015 First thing is to thin of the areas you want to hunt. If it is high grass or thick desert laying down ain't gonna happen. We have hunted Mexico the last few years and no one has been able to lay down for any of the deer that have been shot do to the high grass. A lot of areas down south are this way. So the environment may limit your options. I have Caldwell, Harris, Stoney Point, and an older one that is silver matt aluminum that looked really cool with my stainless 300RUM. I like the Harris the best, the longer (I think up to 27") so I can sit and shoot which has proven more practical. Besides if I can lay down I can use my pack. Caldwell is a bit sloppier than the Harris. The Stoney Point broke but I liked the short bipod that was incredibly easy to take on and off, the rubber broke on a heavier rifle on the second outing. If you have big $ Atlas is the standard but they are limited in height. Shooting sticks, and the BogPod are also incredibly versatile. For my dad with 2 titanium knees the Bogpod has proven to be a God send, he shot this years deer at ~400yds one and done sitting in his tripod stool. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwp Report post Posted April 3, 2015 Lots of good points above. If you are serious about a bipod, Atlas are the best. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sherman Report post Posted April 3, 2015 I am not an expert but last year I used a bi pod and was let down a few times if your on a hillside shooting up it sucked so this is what I did to go on my bino tripod it started as a $11 Walmart mono pod 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcdinaz Report post Posted April 3, 2015 I like that! Post some build instructions if you have time. I could see adding this to a Stoney point bipod as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sherman Report post Posted April 3, 2015 So no instructions really started with a allen monopod un screwed the two Parts then screwed it to the detachable plate on my vanguard tripod and it was good to go. I got the idea from here when a guy said he used the monopod leg for his binos and just reversed it 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcdinaz Report post Posted April 3, 2015 Good info! I have two buddies that use a similar bipod. I have a pan attachment as a backup, may see if we can put it to use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sherman Report post Posted April 3, 2015 I like it for a few reasons light weight, and you don't always know where you where you will be when you have a short this seems to cover it just as good and better then a bipod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted April 3, 2015 I really like the atlas I put on my Lapua... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted April 3, 2015 The Sargent Sniper Rest is another great addition to your set up. I still prefer using a bipod, but when a bipod isn't tall enough this is a great tool. http://ssrshooting.com/product/sargent-sniper-rest/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted April 4, 2015 I use a couple different bipods depending on the scenario. Simple Harris 6-9" benchrest for prone shooting. I like the one with the pivot feature. Doesn't work well with a lot of tall grass or bushes though. Harris 13-25" bipod for sitting/kneeling, a little too high for prone though. A Bog Pod 2 leg. Light, fairly quick, doesn't attach to the gun. Extends and spreads for low sitting, or even standing for me. My daughter used it to take her elk last year. Primos tripod with a saddle. The one I have has a trigger for very fast adjustments, and is great. A little heavy, but can double as a walking stick too. Good for very low sitting, and up to full standing or even use it with binos for glassing while sitting or standing. Combine the Bog Pod and the Primos tripod, and you have a rock solid setup that can be ready to go until the game appears. Or you can go old school construction style if you glass from a vehicle.... There is also the "Dad pod" 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaffer62 Report post Posted April 4, 2015 I use a Harris bench bipod as well for prone if I am able to lay down if not I will shoot from the claw on top of my tripod. In a pinch the rifle rest on the outdoorsmans pack has proved to work great as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZwest16 Report post Posted April 4, 2015 A lot of good info guys! Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted April 4, 2015 Tripod adapter plate - (2) for $15. Same plate that I use on all other optics for this tripod. Remove binocs / scope and insert rifle. Rail mounted sling stud adapter. Remove sling stud and use nut/bolt to attach to adapter plate - $8.99 Picatinney rail attached to rifle tube - $9.99 including screws and nuts 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2horns Report post Posted April 13, 2015 Atlas bipod or take a look at Bob Beck's rig. From extreme outer limits. Priced both the same 300 bucks or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
