F/TR Bipod

[UTBMXCruiser]

I am a total NOB looking to get into F/TR. At this point I need to purchase a Bipod. Do any of them have a Joystick? Is that legal? Which one should I buy? I Really need this advice!

Thanks!

 

[Liven The Dream]

SEB Joy Pod most likely #1

Phoenix with lowering Kit #2

Good Luck

 

[1911mag]

^^^^^
Seb

 

[UTBMXCruiser]

I should have included this question also. I see rear bags made at different heights. How does one determine how tall of a bag to buy? Would you buy a low height bag, and then add to it underneath if it ends up being to low? The bipod being adjustable for height. Each shooter would have to determine their comfort zone I guess? What would work for me. Something I'd have to do after finally getting down on my belly. Those bags ain't cheap either!

Thanks again!

 

[Ned Ludd]

I should have included this question also. I see rear bags made at different heights. How does one determine how tall of a bag to buy? Would you buy a low height bag, and then add to it underneath if it ends up being to low? The bipod being adjustable for height. Each shooter would have to determine their comfort zone I guess? What would work for me. Something I'd have to do after finally getting down on my belly. Those bags ain't cheap either!

Thanks again!

You need to position yourself behind the rifle and determine at what height you are most comfortable, and can get a clear sight picture through the scope without excess strain. You don't want to have to strain trying to hold yourself way up in the air on your elbows for three 20-shot matches, nor do you want to have to scrunch down flat on the shooting mat all day long. Find a rifle height that is comfortable for you, with the actual bipod you will use in matches, and some kind of temporary support underneath the buttstock, so that you can measure the actual height of the buttstock above the ground once you find the correct height of the rifle for you. Then call Edgewood or some other respected manufacturer of rear bags and discuss what bag height would work best based on the measurements you made.

Rear Bags

Edgewood Shooting Bags

edgebag.com

Years ago, I bought an Edgewood MiniGater in standard height (3.5") with a Shehane stitch (3/4") between the ears for an F-TR rifle with a Duplin bipod several years ago. The Shehane stitch was correct for my needs, but the standard bag was way too tall. I ended up ordering another one in extra short (2.5") and it was perfect. With a little foresight and a few measurements, you shouldn't have to make the same mistake.

 

[UTBMXCruiser]

You need to position yourself behind the rifle and determine at what height you are most comfortable, and can get a clear sight picture through the scope without excess strain. You don't want to have to strain trying to hold yourself way up in the air on your elbows for three 20-shot matches, nor do you want to have to scrunch down flat on the shooting mat all day long. Find a rifle height that is comfortable for you, with the actual bipod you will use in matches, and some kind of temporary support underneath the buttstock, so that you can measure the actual height of the buttstock above the ground once you find the correct height of the rifle for you. Then call Edgewood or some other respected manufacturer of rear bags and discuss what bag height would work best based on the measurements you made.

Rear Bags

Edgewood Shooting Bags

edgebag.com

Years ago, I bought an Edgewood MiniGater in standard height (3.5") with a Shehane stitch (3/4") between the ears for an F-TR rifle with a Duplin bipod several years ago. The Shehane stitch was correct for my needs, but the standard bag was way too tall. I ended up ordering another one in extra short (2.5") and it was perfect. With a little foresight and a few measurements, you shouldn't have to make the same mistake.

I think I get what you mean. Once I get out there on my belly bring myself some various thickness foam and play with it getting comfortable. Then buy a bag height as close as possible to my findings?

 

[Ned Ludd]

I think I get what you mean. Once I get out there on my belly bring myself some various thickness foam and play with it getting comfortable. Then buy a bag height as close as possible to my findings?

Yes. Remember that you want the orientation of the rifle to be reasonably level. Shooting at elevated or depressed targets will necessitate adjustments no matter what setup you're using, so try to determine a comfortable height with the rifle reasonably level. I might consider using something a bit stiffer than foam, as any compression might make determining the actual height more difficult (i.e. boards or something similar that won't substantially compress).