Fieldcraft Technique for a bipod on a hard surface?

[targetterror]

I've heard and experienced that bipods tend to jump unexpectedly and otherwise reduce accuracy when shot of of a hard surface, like concrete. At my range this is no problem, as I just move forward an inch or two and put the bipod on the grass. But I realize that those in the field may not have this luxury, and may need to take a shot when they are on pavement, a building, or a rocky mountain/hillside.

So what is the best technique in these situations? Is there a way to minimize "bipod jump?"

 

[Dusty]

Re: Technique for a bipod on a hard surface?

Go to the main site, and look at the video lowlight put up about bipod bounce. It will explain it.

 

[Dusty]

Re: Technique for a bipod on a hard surface?

here is a link: http://www.snipershide.com/category/snipers-hide-online-tactical-training-2/

 

[Chiller]

Re: Technique for a bipod on a hard surface?

Here you go....

Would alo recomend the ATLAS....


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[Powder_Burns]

Re: Technique for a bipod on a hard surface?

Straight back behind the rifle; if you can give yourself a mental picture of the side view of yourself in shooting position, is the rifle level on the deck/rest and stocked against your shoulder at a clean 90° or perpendicular to the floor? What I'm trying to describe here is having the rifle straight into your shoulder so when the recoil starts it can not pivot off your shoulder up into the air, or off to the side, etc. If it is straight back into your body it will drive straight back and you will not have bipod hop or shift, in fact when you get it right the rifle will remain on target. Takes practice like everything else, what I've noticed can help or be a detriment is the position of the butt or recoil pad, if its low on your shoulder it will hop, if its high or off to one side it will pivot away from you, adjusting the height of your bipod and/or rear bag to have the butt perfectly positioned in your shoulder pocket will alleviate this problem big time. An adj. buttplate would probably help too, but its not required..

 

[partisan1911]

Re: Technique for a bipod on a hard surface?

I also use sling tension to stablilize the rifle for the shot.