Jamie, id agree.
However on something with a light weight barrel, Tikka T3 etc, the ASE Utra actually helps balance the rifle better and allows for a steadier shot.
On something like a Steyr SSG with heavy barrel it can be very muzzle heavy, but as you say with a bipod its not an issue, and you wouldnt want to be taking too many shots with one of those without a bipod anyway.
The S5 is a different design to the Jet Z Compact, but a great choice on stainless rifles, otherwise I would go for the Jet Z every time.
Regards
Paul
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