Bipods?

[Andy83 8]

Been looking at a few bipods to put on my falcon but the prices range dramatically. Is the a big difference between the cheaper ones and the more expensive. And does anyone recommend any particular one.cheers guys

[Andy83 8]

Thanks for that, its something to think about.

[IanB 0]

Harris bipods are very good, I'd avoid the cheaper models if you want something more robust.

[moxy 617]

Don't scrimp on a cheap bipod

 

The quality is more than noticeable between Harris and the cheaper (and sometimes branded) copies.

 

I have gone through loads and as the saying goes. Buy cheap buy twice.

[TheRealChuckNorris 42]

I fancied a bipod for my stalking rifle and knew Harris was the best option but the £-£110 price tag put me off them. I'd heard so many horror stories about the cheaper ones that I kept an eye on the second hand boards and found a Harris 9-13 with swivel - my god it's good.

 

When I'm lying prone I can still move the rifle around without disturbing anything and keeping a steady base.

 

It has added a bit of weight to the front, and couple that with my Wildcat 8 Mod it makes for a good workout in the field but the Z sling is cushioned and makes light work of it.

 

Any other bipods I buy will be Harris ones and for the £55 I paid I can't fault it.

[Andy83 8]

Excellent guys thanks for that

[daveymc 15]

hi I got myself an edgaer brothers.fantastic and good quality to.looks well on my hw100.

[j j m 6,611]

I use the harris model

[villaman 9,982]

Have a look at these http://javelinbipod.com/

[moxy 617]

Smart them VM but fook me..!! They are pricey.

[secretagentmole 1,701]

I bought a Harris copy by Deben, the pad moved on one side and threatened to mark the stock, then the pins that clip into the QD stud came loose and were repaired, then the spring on one of the legs let loose as I was extending the leg and smacked into my knuckles, then it met the bottom of the ditch of doom where it has remained for years.

 

We bought a Harris, there is noticeably more metal in a Harris, it lasts longer, it works, pins do not fall out, pads do not move and there is a 10 year warranty on a Harris. Buy a Harris!

[mark williams 7,568]

Harris all the way, rock solid accuracy.

 

atb

[Coypu Hunter 486]

I have a Harris bipod, which I use for prone shooting. The legs extend from about 6" to about 12", or any length in between. It's a good, solid bipod.

 

More often than not, though, I shoot off sticks. I have a set with two telescopic legs, like those Nordic walking sticks -- you simply turn the leg then pull it out or push it in, turn again to lock it in position. They collapse far enough to suit a kneeling or seated shooting position, and extend high enough for me to shoot comfortably freestanding (I'm 6'4") and cost 14€ (£13-ish). The poles are padded at the top, but I shoot off the strap that links the top of the two poles together, which allows a wider and smoother traverse.

 

If your budget's tight, I'd recommend getting a reasonable set of telescoping sticks first, and using them for a while. If you decide later that you still want a bipod, because for example you often shoot prone, the sticks will still come in handy anyway for other shooting positions.

 

It wasn't clear if you do a lot of bench-rest shooting. If you do, there are cheaper options than a bipod. I use chopped-off jeans legs filled with grain (chicken feed) and sealed off with cable ties. Solid, adjustable and cost bûgger all!

Edited May 1, 2014 by Coypu Hunter