I have learned most of what I know from bits and pieces from this site. I shoot alone most of the time. This question gives me tired head. Shooting prone, I square up behind the rifle. I load the bipod as I am settling down into position. When I draw the rifle stock into the should pocket, does this not unload the bypod? What am I missing.
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Bypod Loading versus Pulling the rifle in the shoulder pocket?
- Thread starter mkelly
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When you prone, pull the rifle firmly into the shoulder pocket and then relax your body into the rifle which loads the bipod. A lot of people put too much thought into “loading” the bipod. All your doing is taking up any slack that’s there.
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Also when prone, making sure your body(spine) is as straight behind your rifle as possible and then pulling the stock into your shoulder pocket is the key for me. If I do this in the prone (high prone, actually, 'cause I'm a bit portly, so up on my elbows) the bipod then LOADS ITSELF. To not load it I would have to dig my toes in and consciously try to pull back. Might sound weird but this is what happens for me and my body type. YMMV.
If everything else is set, but your bipod is neutral/unloaded, use your toes to slide your body forward and load the bipod.
I was pondering this same question myself. Phil Velayo did a good video on the subject covering 2 different situations:
Only if time is a factor. If not, you should be reestablishing your position.
Using your feet will lead to inconsistencies and is a last resort.
