Accushot monopod sizing question

[taseal]

I just measured out my rifle on the lowest bipod (atlas) position and from the swivel it's 2.7 inches.

Looking at their website, the smallest one starts at 3.5

I'm surprised there isn't one for my application, so I wanted to ask if i'm missing something here?

I'm on a B&C A2 stock with atlas bipod.

I used to shoot it on the highest setting, but was told that's really high and should be using it on the lowest setting sooo....

 

[JimGnitecki]

Re: Accushot monopod sizing question

2.7 inches is in my opinion too low to enable a proper head position with your head both in the proepr place to see through the scope AND being level versus titled way over.

Whoever told you to have the bipod set that low did you a big disservice. I cnanot see hwo you could possibly manage to get your head anywhere near level with that setting.

Buy the "medium" height range monopod, and set the bipod and monopod to work well together. I think you'll find your head psotuion will be better, and you'll shoot better.

Jim G

 

[Kasey]

Re: Accushot monopod sizing question

Body size has to be considered here.

Adjust the bipod to fit you when shooting prone (flat ground with low grass) while striving for the lowest position you are comfortable with.

My approach is to eliminate as much muscle support as possible relying on bone and the rifle stock.

 

[taseal]

Re: Accushot monopod sizing question

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JimGnitecki</div><div class="ubbcode-body">2.7 inches is in my opinion too low to enable a proper head position with your head both in the proepr place to see through the scope AND being level versus titled way over.

Whoever told you to have the bipod set that low did you a big disservice. I cnanot see hwo you could possibly manage to get your head anywhere near level with that setting.

Buy the "medium" height range monopod, and set the bipod and monopod to work well together. I think you'll find your head psotuion will be better, and you'll shoot better.

Jim G </div></div>

it was actually lonewolfusmc...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Unless you have a LOT of extra padding, you are probably running the rifle too high. I most often shoot on level ground with the Atlas legs fully collapsed. This is while installed on the AI Spigot which actually puts it closer to the bore than most of the other mounting methods.</div></div>

I have to say I just tried it at the house and it felt pretty good. it didn't feel too low

 

[taseal]

Re: Accushot monopod sizing question

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kasey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Body size has to be considered here.

Adjust the bipod to fit you when shooting prone (flat ground with low grass) while striving for the lowest position you are comfortable with.

My approach is to eliminate as much muscle support as possible relying on bone and the rifle stock. </div></div>

Kasey, thanks for the response. I haven't tried it on grass (I live in a community and going outside with the rifle might be real weird LOL) but on carpet floor, putting it on lowest setting, I can get behind the rifle no problem, and my huge wyatt magazine doesn't hit the floor either.

so that leaves me at 2.7 inches which is too low for any of the monopods. perhaps I get the smallest one (bt1Q or something) and just use that and raise the legs on the bipod to work with it?

 

[gstaylorg]

Re: Accushot monopod sizing question

A bipod is the same as a monopod; it should be adjusted up/down as needed for the shot. I notice little difference in the "feel" of my setups when using the Atlas on the lowest setting, up through one to two notches extended. Of course that is not at all the same as when the bipod legs are fully extended, where there is a noticeable difference. However, if you need to add a notch or two extension in your bipod, it shouldn't be much of an issue.

You also want to take into account the angle at which the majority of your shots will be taken. Do you shoot mostly level, or with a down/up angle? If you shoot on a downward angle most of the time, even if it's a small angle, that will require more elevation of the buttstock, therefore a longer extension of the monopod. You can check this wherever you shoot to see how your angle of incline affects the height of the buttstock and use that info to help you decide which Atlas monopod length best suits the type of shooting you do most often.

 

[MontanaMarine]

Re: Accushot monopod sizing question

Keep in mind that the monopod does not need to be fully vertical and locked while in use.

You can grip it in the non-shooting hand and angle it forward to lower the rear of the rifle.

I just received a BT05-QK a few days ago. Mounted up on a McMillan A2, and a 9-13" Harris bipod up front. Seems like a good match.

As far as height of the rifle in general, you have to go with what works for your body size and shape.

 

[Shoottothrill]

Re: Accushot monopod sizing question

You don't always need the monopod straight down. You can grip it with your fist and angle it to get lower or higher. There is a great video of this on the hide in a post about "Monopod vs. rear bag.

Watch this video from the above. HD Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iSKTcDEDQE&hd=1

 

[taseal]

Re: Accushot monopod sizing question

I already saw the video guys. that's a great method.

still would be able to lock it down though. lol

I guess I get the smallest one and raise the bipod for it to adjust

 

[Muttt]

Re: Accushot monopod sizing question

I just took my rifle with the bipod set to the postion I am most comfortable shooting from. Then, I just stacked books under the buttstock till it was level. Then measured from the buttstock to the table and bought the monopod that was just a tad bit shoter than that measurement. That way, it still has adjustment in both directions.


Don't use your bipod on the lowest setting just because someone said you should. Use your bipod on the lowest setting because that is the most comfortable shooting position for you. Doesn't matter if your bipod is low or high, as long as it lets you shoot comfortably and allows you to get repeatable results. Also, if Altas didn't intend you to shoot with the bipod at it's highest setting, they wouldn't have allowed it to adjust that far.