I have a 6 to 9 I use from the bench but it seems like it might be a little low in the prone position, have not really tried it. Just wondering if a 9 to 13 would be better in the prone position as I dont have one to try.
What length Bipod do you prefer?
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Re: What length Bipod do you prefer?
Depends on angle and height of ground, thickness of shooter, and height of vegeatation in front of you.
I run 6-9's on all my rifles and carry a 9-13 in my ruck. Anything higher than 9-13 will cover and I'm shooting off my ruck (which usually happens if the 6-9 is too short anyway; 9-13 has only come out of the ruck when I changed rucks).
Depends on angle and height of ground, thickness of shooter, and height of vegeatation in front of you.
I run 6-9's on all my rifles and carry a 9-13 in my ruck. Anything higher than 9-13 will cover and I'm shooting off my ruck (which usually happens if the 6-9 is too short anyway; 9-13 has only come out of the ruck when I changed rucks).
Re: What length Bipod do you prefer?
i like the 9-13 for getting high enough to clear some ground clutter, but carry a 13-27 in my pack getting above for grass for kneeling and sitting shots. only takes a few seconds to switch it out.
the 6-9 to me is just too short for using in the field - but in the end - it does depend on your terrain, how you address the rifle, your body build etc.
i guess you can always carry a couple of blocks of wood with you, if the 6-9 is too short, you can "shim it" by resting the legs on the blocks.
i do like the 6-9 from the bench. if your budget will only allow you buy one, try tying or duct taping a few sticks together at 6", 9" and 13" and go for a walk practicing your most probable scenarios, and which length is used the most. then you know which length bipod you'll need for most of your situations.
i like the 9-13 for getting high enough to clear some ground clutter, but carry a 13-27 in my pack getting above for grass for kneeling and sitting shots. only takes a few seconds to switch it out.
the 6-9 to me is just too short for using in the field - but in the end - it does depend on your terrain, how you address the rifle, your body build etc.
i guess you can always carry a couple of blocks of wood with you, if the 6-9 is too short, you can "shim it" by resting the legs on the blocks.
i do like the 6-9 from the bench. if your budget will only allow you buy one, try tying or duct taping a few sticks together at 6", 9" and 13" and go for a walk practicing your most probable scenarios, and which length is used the most. then you know which length bipod you'll need for most of your situations.
Re: What length Bipod do you prefer?
if u r a bigger framed guy, the taller bipod might be better than a 6-9. I find that a lotta times I am running a 6-9 close to max height (i am a bigger framed guy).
if u r a bigger framed guy, the taller bipod might be better than a 6-9. I find that a lotta times I am running a 6-9 close to max height (i am a bigger framed guy).
Re: What length Bipod do you prefer?
Thanks for all of the input. I guess I will get out and try what I have,, should have been shooting prone all along. Going to take a precision rifle class, I assume we will be shooting on a somewhat flat area so grass and uphill should not be a problem.
Thanks for all of the input. I guess I will get out and try what I have,, should have been shooting prone all along. Going to take a precision rifle class, I assume we will be shooting on a somewhat flat area so grass and uphill should not be a problem.
Re: What length Bipod do you prefer?
6-9" is just fine for prone unless you have quite a bit around your middle.
6-9" is just fine for prone unless you have quite a bit around your middle.
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I can sit with the 12-25 fully extended. I'm 6'3" so the longer 13-27" would have been a better choice for me, but the 25" works sitting without too much contortions.
This is the 12-25 fully extended. A deeper stock forend, and higher base/rings, will buy another inch or so.
I can sit with the 12-25 fully extended. I'm 6'3" so the longer 13-27" would have been a better choice for me, but the 25" works sitting without too much contortions.
This is the 12-25 fully extended. A deeper stock forend, and higher base/rings, will buy another inch or so.
Re: What length Bipod do you prefer?
All my shooting is done on a range at the moment.
As well as my AI PH bipod, I used to have the Harris 9-12 as I found the smaller ones too low.
Since I dumped the Harris I have the standard Atlas on most of my rifles (all except the AW - but that is about to change as I've ordered a V8 with new spigot for the AW).
As others say - if it was in the field, I would probably have at least the Atlas leg extenders in my kit somewhere - and possibly a mid height tripod or some shooting sticks too.
All my shooting is done on a range at the moment.
As well as my AI PH bipod, I used to have the Harris 9-12 as I found the smaller ones too low.
Since I dumped the Harris I have the standard Atlas on most of my rifles (all except the AW - but that is about to change as I've ordered a V8 with new spigot for the AW).
As others say - if it was in the field, I would probably have at least the Atlas leg extenders in my kit somewhere - and possibly a mid height tripod or some shooting sticks too.
Re: What length Bipod do you prefer?
I asked this question on another forum when I was buying my first. The general consensus was 9-13 so that is what i bought. I now use the 6-9.
I asked this question on another forum when I was buying my first. The general consensus was 9-13 so that is what i bought. I now use the 6-9.
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6-9 mounted and carry a set of adjustable 20-30" sticks for sitting in high brush.
6-9 mounted and carry a set of adjustable 20-30" sticks for sitting in high brush.
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Most of my shooting is informal in field as well as hunting situations with tall grass and weeds. I'm relatively tall so I use a 13-25/27 S series bipod. Off the bench I'll use a 6-9.
Most of my shooting is informal in field as well as hunting situations with tall grass and weeds. I'm relatively tall so I use a 13-25/27 S series bipod. Off the bench I'll use a 6-9.
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6-9 with pod locs on my bolt gun with AI bipod with pod claws (my cheating bipod) in the bag.
9-13 on my AR, just easier for the mag change.
6-9 with pod locs on my bolt gun with AI bipod with pod claws (my cheating bipod) in the bag.
9-13 on my AR, just easier for the mag change.
Re: What length Bipod do you prefer?
I have a 6" to 9", a 9" to 13" and a 12" to 25". Rarely use the 6 to 9, the 9 to 13 is used most and I carry the 12 to 25 in the pack just in case I need to get over grass an weeds.
Rob Opp
I have a 6" to 9", a 9" to 13" and a 12" to 25". Rarely use the 6 to 9, the 9 to 13 is used most and I carry the 12 to 25 in the pack just in case I need to get over grass an weeds.
Rob Opp
Re: What length Bipod do you prefer?
Unless both your shooting position and target are always in the same place, you will have a need for multiple bipod heights. Find the one that you would most commonly use and learn how to use it beyond its normal operating ranges by alterating your postions.
Unless both your shooting position and target are always in the same place, you will have a need for multiple bipod heights. Find the one that you would most commonly use and learn how to use it beyond its normal operating ranges by alterating your postions.
Re: What length Bipod do you prefer?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob Opp</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a 6" to 9", a 9" to 13" and a 12" to 25". Rarely use the 6 to 9, the 9 to 13 is used most and I carry the 12 to 25 in the pack just in case I need to get over grass an weeds.
Rob Opp </div></div>
I'll trade you a 9 - 13 for that rarely used 6 - 9. Swivel w/ notches.
Cheers,
Doc
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob Opp</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a 6" to 9", a 9" to 13" and a 12" to 25". Rarely use the 6 to 9, the 9 to 13 is used most and I carry the 12 to 25 in the pack just in case I need to get over grass an weeds.
Rob Opp </div></div>
I'll trade you a 9 - 13 for that rarely used 6 - 9. Swivel w/ notches.
Cheers,
Doc
Re: What length Bipod do you prefer?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Harris BRM-S 6-9" with Pod Locs on all my rifles </div></div>
+1
I find shooting sticks more practical for field shooting and the 6-9 perfect for prone competitions.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Harris BRM-S 6-9" with Pod Locs on all my rifles </div></div>
+1
I find shooting sticks more practical for field shooting and the 6-9 perfect for prone competitions.
Re: What length Bipod do you prefer?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ironman675</div><div class="ubbcode-body">6-9 mounted and carry a set of adjustable 20-30" sticks for sitting in high brush. </div></div>
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ironman675</div><div class="ubbcode-body">6-9 mounted and carry a set of adjustable 20-30" sticks for sitting in high brush. </div></div>
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Re: What length Bipod do you prefer?
6-9 for general shooting, 9-13 for hunting. Sometimes wish I had a longer one, tough to keep a rifle above 30" of soft snow with a 13" bipod.
6-9 for general shooting, 9-13 for hunting. Sometimes wish I had a longer one, tough to keep a rifle above 30" of soft snow with a 13" bipod.
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6-9 has always worked great for me for the past twenty years.
6-9 has always worked great for me for the past twenty years.
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Harris BR on my bolt gun, 9-12 on the gas gun, shooting sticks if I have to get up off the ground, tripod with gun rest trough if standing for awhile.
Harris BR on my bolt gun, 9-12 on the gas gun, shooting sticks if I have to get up off the ground, tripod with gun rest trough if standing for awhile.
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