Bipod choice

[bench]

What would be your choice of bipods for PD and ground hog hunting
Would also be used from a portable bench
What height do you use.

 

[Lapua40X]

My choice would be (is) the Harris HBRM (http://www.harrisbipods.com/HBRM.html)

 

[Hollywood]

I use versa pod. Can use one bipod on multiple rifles, just use a mount for each gun.

http://stores.versapod.com/

 

[Gary in MD]

Harris 6 "- 9" with the swivel.
Work for me.
Gary

 

[Lightload]

One bipod doesn't cut it. Off the bench or short grass a six to nine works great but in the field, where the grass is taller your need a nine to thirteen, maybe taller. Sometimes, ya gotta go sitting.

 

[bench]

I have a taller Harris so a 6-9 sounds good
Do you use the model with notches in the legs or the smooth legs?

 

[Shynloco]

What would be your choice of bipods for PD and ground hog hunting
Would also be used from a portable bench
What height do you use.

Bench,
Take a look at the Atlas BT10 before you buy. I have historically used Harris Bipods both in practice and actual tactical situations. But I just bought an Atlas BT10 for my new custom built STTAR15 and boy is it nice. The Atlas models do cost more, but the versatility and performance (IMHO) is better, especially the "feet" for stronger stability. That is not to say Harris isn't a good Bipod because it is. It's just that I feel the Atlas is sturdier. There are several models to choose from depending on the height you feel is best for your situation. I've tried to post the link, but without success. Google Atlas Bipods and you'll get it. Sorry!

Alex

 

[TheOtherZilla]

Harris swivel 6-9", with the added handle. From Tnuts http://www.t-nuts.com/

FWIW, I have bought some cheaper chinee pods and have thrown 2 away. Still have all my Harris pods

 

[ARW]

Harris is a good bi-pod, add the swivel and it is a great bi-pod.

Alan

 

[K22]

I used a Harris Bipod for many years, the model designed for shooting from the prone and sitting positions. About 15 years ago I switched to shooting cross sticks because I needed something that would: 1.) give me more height 2.) adjust quickly when stalking, 3.) keep me off the ground because of ticks. I sit on a portable sportsman's chair and shoot of it using the sticks. This gives me four points of contact, elbows on knees, feet on ground. It's a very stable shooting position and good out to 300 yards. Beyond 300 yards I need the prone bipod for more stability but most of my shoots are under 300 yards.

I use 44" sticks made of 1/2" solid aluminum rod bound with 1" Velcro with 12" of heater hose on the ends to protect the stock. My home made sticks are sturdy, do not flex and are light weight and work perfectly in the field. I've taken over 1,500 ghogs with this system. This system gives me approx. 60% more opportunities since I have a much better field of view.

 

[argrendel]

Definitely check out Atlas. It's the sturdiest bipod I have and I have several Harris.

It locks in at a 45 degree angle so a taller bipod works shooting off the bench.

 

[TheOtherZilla]

I made my stix out of 3/8" staineless tubing.. The Atlas pods look good but for $200+ they better wipe my back side as well..

 

[Lapua40X]

I have a taller Harris so a 6-9 sounds good
Do you use the model with notches in the legs or the smooth legs?

Yes. Sorry, I neglected to include the swivel feather with the locking handle. Indispensible IMO.

 

[Tommie]

Get the Harris benchrest swivel model. Add a pod-loc to the bipod and a bubble level to your gun.

Notched legs DEFINITELY.