Bipod height?

[stumpg26]

I'm looking at getting a bipod for my Savage 111 and not sure if I should get a 6"-9" or 9"-13". I'll be doing some bench and some prone shooting. Might use it on my AR too. Thanks in advance.

 

[Bronco]

I like the 9"-13" but I shoot mostly prone, this size is a little tall for bench work. Also depends on your build, bigger guys need a taller bi-pod just to get behind the rifle. Nothing wrong with having both.

 

[stumpg26]

Thanks for your input Bronco. I'm going to tie some sticks together and see what feels best in both positions. I'll probably shoot prone more than bench.

 

[melloyello]

Just go ahead and get both. I have both and the most useful seems to be 6-9 but I don't do a lot of shooting on slopes either.

 

[Dkindels]

Depends on terrain too. If you are prone with tall grass in front then u may want a little extra height

 

[stumpg26]

At this point I can only afford to pick up one or the other unless they are pretty cheap, I've only got about $100 right now. I found Blackhawk bi-pods for about $45 but don't know if they are any good. There are some other brands that are even cheaper but I don't want total crap that will break down quickly. I'm open to recommendations. Thanks for your input.

 

[5spd]

I run the 9-13s out here. 99% of my shooting is prone in tall grasses and many hills. The smaller ones are useless for field/hunting/grass over 12" high, but nice for the bench. I have them from 6-9/9-13/13-27 for what I do. Brand make no difference either & I have them all.

 

[stumpg26]

Thanks 5spd. I'm going to try the Blackhawk 9-13. I'll probably be shooting prone, in woods and field, more than bench at a range.

 

[DesertLefty]

I love my 6-9 because when I go prone I like to get down low and "become one with the Earth".

But if there are any weeds, you'll need something taller. 9-13 is probably a good place to start.

 

[DesertLefty]

Oh, yeah. Be sure that you get a swivel head (Harris Type S or equivalent) and a Pod-Loc so that you can easily loosen it up and tighten it down.

 

[DesertLefty]

Terry Cross is a great guy, so I recommend genuine Pod-Loc. Anybody know where I can buy a couple? They're out of stock everywhere that I looked.

 

[glassbeaver]

Get the 6-9. Works on the bench and for 99% of prone work. As far as the high weeds argument... I doubt you'll be taking that shot prone.

 

[B3dlam]

I say get the 6-9. You can always get higher by sticking something like a pack under it but you can never get lower. I tend to like my bipod around 7" while shooting prone. As was stated your build will have an effect on this. If you are heavier or plan on wearing a thick chest rig while shooting prone a higher bipod may be the way to go.

 

[DLew]

Terry Cross is a great guy, so I recommend genuine Pod-Loc. Anybody know where I can buy a couple? They're out of stock everywhere that I looked.

This place shows to have them in stock although I've never purchased anything from here.

KMW POD-LOC [podlock] - $28.95 : US Armorment, The Art & Science of Shooting. Shop For Shooting Supplies, Ammunition, Rifle Scopes, Gun Parts & Accessories

 

[Jethro3898]

I had a 9-13 on a rifle and now have a 6-9.
The 9-13 was WAY too tall for me to use on a bench and a little to high on 9" when shooting prone. I'm sure it would be more useful on rough terrain, or if I was a bigger guy (as in like bigger in the belly).

I've always wondered why Harris or someone didn't make a 7-10 as it would probably be perfect.
6" on the 6-9 is completely unusable for me. The legs are always extended at least one notch.

As others have said, if you go the Harris route, make sure you get the swivel base and the notched legs. A pod-lock would also be a wise investment when buying the swivel base.

 

[TimK]

I say get the 6-9. You can always get higher by sticking something like a pack under it but you can never get lower.

Good advice here. If you can't have both, get the shorter one. My 9" is just too tall for prone shooting without a very large rear bag.

 

[coWSMasher]

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Blackhawk is fine for a shorter pod like this. Whenever you are looking for a tall pod(13-27) by a harris or better and always make sure you get a pivot pod.

 

[vegasjeepguy]

I had a 9-13 on a rifle and now have a 6-9.
The 9-13 was WAY too tall for me to use on a bench and a little to high on 9" when shooting prone. I'm sure it would be more useful on rough terrain, or if I was a bigger guy (as in like bigger in the belly).

I've always wondered why Harris or someone didn't make a 7-10 as it would probably be perfect.
6" on the 6-9 is completely unusable for me. The legs are always extended at least one notch.

As others have said, if you go the Harris route, make sure you get the swivel base and the notched legs. A pod-lock would also be a wise investment when buying the swivel base.

Exactly my experience.

 

[thrusty]

+1 on the 6-9 Harris S-BRM. I currently use it for matches and thus far I've not needed more height because we usually have clear view of the targets. For hunting in areas where there's tall grass and always stuff in your way...it's a different story - I'd probaby perfer the 9-13".

 

[DesertLefty]

This place shows to have them in stock although I've never purchased anything from here.

KMW POD-LOC [podlock] - $28.95 : US Armorment, The Art & Science of Shooting. Shop For Shooting Supplies, Ammunition, Rifle Scopes, Gun Parts & Accessories

Thanks!

Lefty

 

[Nosmas]

I had a 9-13 on a rifle and now have a 6-9.
The 9-13 was WAY too tall for me to use on a bench and a little to high on 9" when shooting prone. I'm sure it would be more useful on rough terrain, or if I was a bigger guy (as in like bigger in the belly).

I've always wondered why Harris or someone didn't make a 7-10 as it would probably be perfect.
6" on the 6-9 is completely unusable for me. The legs are always extended at least one notch.

As others have said, if you go the Harris route, make sure you get the swivel base and the notched legs. A pod-lock would also be a wise investment when buying the swivel base.

Same here.

 

[stumpg26]

I picked up the Blackhawk pivoting 9-13" bipod this past weekend and it works just fine at 9". It's a pretty good deal for about $45. I can see that I'll be getting a 6-9" for bench shooting or "becoming one with the earth" as was mentioned previously. Above 9" is fine for prone shooting on uneven/sloped terrain. When I get the 6-9" it will probably be a Harris and I'll do a comparison of the build quality. The Blackhawk is pretty sturdy and gave me no trouble when I went shooting on Sunday. It was definitely nice using a bipod instead of my pack and my groups seemed better than the last time I went out. I need to get an adapter so I can use it on my AR. Thanks for your input, I really appreciate it.