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ltc444

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I am finally going to get a bipod for my Varmit rifles.

Do you have any suggestions on selecting:

Make, height, attachment method and features?
 
harris engineering, attaches directly to sling stud on front end. For accuracy, go with shortest model available (6-9"). If you shoot from the ground, I suggest getting the model that is capable of tilting. If you shoot from a flat surface/bench, I suggest getting the basic model.

http://www.harrisbipods.com/HBR.html
Bench Model

http://www.harrisbipods.com/HBR.html
Swivel Model

If you want more comfort and don't want to deal with the stubby little legs you might want to go with a 9-13" model.
 
Also, you can get them for cheaper off of Amazon, it can just be confusing with all the different model numbers.
 
I recently bought the Caldwell deadshot field pod. If you want something really sturdy and want to make some long shots I would check into this. It cost $100 but if u compare it to Harris Bipods it is a reasonable price beings Harris went up in price.
 
The length of the legs dictate the height of the barrel. If you are hunting at the edge of a field with 18" tall grass, then a 9" bi-pod will be of little use. Can't tell you how high it needs to be as only you know what you will be hunting in.
 
Lee have been using a field expident for some time. Two construction stakes with a good lashing.

Got a gift certificate for Christmas and thought I would use it on something I've wanted to play with.

Thanks for the advice.
 
Caldwell and Rock Mount make Harris bipod clones that sell for a lower price. I have the former on my M1A

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The OP said he got a gift card and he wants to spend it on a bipod, I should hope he didn't get a $4 gift card or else someone is stingy...
 
Come on guys lets be nice.

I started this thread in order to get some good advice from people who actually use the product. I don't believe the manufactures "data" and to many of the magazine reviews are accompanied by major adds totting the product being reviewed.

If I wanted mudd slinging, there is a bar down the road which features that on Wed night.

I am serious and want a bipod which will help me take a trophy antelope on my first guided hunt this fall.

Being a pistol guy who dabbells with long guns, I once shot a turkey shoot and finished in the top ten with my contender target and was third from last with my rifle. I need some solid advice.
 
Seriously

I stick by Harris. There is a reason there are so many Harris clones, and it's because of the phenomenal design. I agree with arizona98tj, the model number will be dictated by the necessity of your environment. I can promise you that if you get a Harris you will not be disappointed.

I can't promise that a clone WILL disappoint you though, so if you want to save a little money that may be the route to go. I just suggest sticking with a similar design. For a clone (6-9") I will agree with Ridge_Runner_5 on the caldwell. http://www.amazon.com/Caldwell-Pivot-Model-Bipod-Inch/dp/B0032MUIL4/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1329528142&sr=8-11

Just whatever you do, DON'T get a model that clamps on the barrel. It would affect the rifle's performance.
 
Harris are great.

Only you can determine what height you need.

Bought a clone and it broke after 10 shots. Made in china garbage. Stick with Harris.
 
I'm running a Harris on my Savage. I have the model that allows me to pivot the rifle side to side to compensate for uneven ground. The legs log into notches, which means they don't slip like on the friction type models. You won't go wrong with a Harris and it's the only one you'll need for a long, long time.
 
You can't go wrong with a Harris. As far as length, how do you plan on using it? Prone, sitting or both? I use one on my western hunting trips and and it gives me the option to use it either way. I believe it is the "H" model.
 
Like someone else said if you plan to use it in the feild then get one of the models that "pivot" to compansate and keep your rifle level when used on uneven ground. How do you plan on shooting your rifle ie: prone, sitting ect, then I will recommend you a bipod with a part number and as said before get the Harris brand, without spending hundreds the Harris are the best you can buy as most of the Harris copies are inferior and will let you down when you need it most.
 
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