Bipod height

[Klemm]

This may sound really stupid but here goes. when I first started shooting I was using a tac rear bag,It was a cylindrical bag, and was very firm. The bag was awkward and did not have hardly any elevation to it when I squeezed. I was constantly adjusting bipod (up and down) to get on target or targets. I have since switched to a tab rear bag, and it is so much better. My question is do you guys keep your bipod height constant for most of your shooting, Do you use a taller rear bag for Larger elevation differences. I keep hearing To come up a notch or two on your bipod to be more comfortable, But won’t that negate the effects if you’re constantly adjusting the bipod up and down. I hope these questions make sense.

 

[Dthomas3523]

What do you mean by negating the effects by constantly adjusting?

Most people adjust their bipod accordingly depending on the angle of the surface they are shooting in relation to the target

 

[Klemm]

If you adj two notch’s up on your bipod to get more comfortable. But have to adj two notch’s down to get on target. You are back to square one. Are you better off using a taller rear bag to help acquire the target.

 

[jcam]

I adjust the bipod so that the stock if firmly placed on my shoulder pocket and I don’t have to laterally flex my neck in an awkward posture just to get a good sight picture. The rear bag helps me stabilize the stock & with elevation adjustments. Thats what I do, so far its worked for me. I hope this makes sense.
There’s probably a topic about this on online training.

 

[CShooter92]

All depends on terrain or what you are shooting off of. If on a perfectly flat surface, I know I need to be on the first or second notch to be comfortable. I generally use my Game changer as a rear bag when using bipod as a front support.

If the terrain is uneven and I need to set the bipod in a low spot, I'll extend it further. Same with if you are shooting on an incline... Ex: If you are on a downhill incline and need to shoot up... You're gonna need the front of the rifle up higher. You may even find that you won't even have room for a rear bag in a situation like that.

Basically just adjust everything so you are comfortable. You'll kind of figure out what height the bipod needs to be in regular positions and adjust from there.

 

[MakeSawdust]

What people are talking about is to raise the bipod up when you are shooting on level ground to get up on your elbows for bone support. You will likely need a taller rear bag. At a minimum you will need to adjust the angle of the rear bag to make it taller. On uneven terrain you will then have to adjust both your bipod and or rear bag accordingly.

 

[hlee]

The height of the bipod is a function of your body geometry and terrain. You need more height to shoot uphill (because the target is higher than your muzzle), and even more if you are shooting uphill but laying downhill (because your shoulder is elevated in relation to the muzzle, relative to being on flat ground). You need more still if you have a barrel chest and/or a beer gut. Both will push your body further from the ground, requiring additional height from your bipod. If you drop down on otherwise flat ground, but one leg of your bipod finds a depression, you may need to lengthen 1 leg, shorten 1 leg, or both. You may find that you need to extend the legs to see over grass. Bipods are not "set it and forget it" solutions. They are adjustable because they need to be. A really good rear bag can help raise or depress your muzzle if you drop down and the bipod adjustment isn't perfect. But, if your bipod is too low, you may bottom out on the mag or butt stock before getting on target. Likewise, if you bipod is too tall you may find yourself is a situation where your rear bag is too short too get on target.

Bipods- Adjust as necessary.