The need for bipods on a hunting rifle.

[Pathfinder76]

We just had a thread on bipods and it seemed to be the consensus that they were needed on a hunting rifle. I prefer to hunt without them dangling from the end of my rifle. Today I wanted to quickly verify zero and had my 10 year old daughter video me shooting a 6 ish " rock off of my elbows at 230 yds. If your rifle fits somewhat and your scope offers a good cheek weld some practice will have you throwing your clunky bipods away.

https://youtu.be/6mNWRzjathw

[Dick284]

I never took a shine to bipods either Chuck.
I instead learned the field shooting positions, and my limitations while shooting from those positions.
I however have taken a shine to the walking stick style mono pods, especially in stuff like willow thickets.

[Pathfinder76]

A rest of some kind is always good. My longest shot at a game animal was in the neighbourhood of 560 yds. I used an old decaying willow stump laying on the ground as a rest. Hand over the stump and forend in the hand.

[rem338win]

My two longest shots on big game was a double on does this past season. 590m and a little over 550m. Used a 7lb all up rifle and those cheap tent pole shooting sticks.

I'm not a fan of having legs hanging off the end of my rifle either.

[coyote_man]

Bipods are not necessary in every case and for all people but they sure give me a better chance and more confidence when I'm aiming at a $150 coyote past 100 yds and I don't want to ruin his hide.I started using them in the 70 s and never go afield without one. As a sidenote I also love my rear mounted monopod.

[Pathfinder76]

[wwbirds]

I believe I probably have 5 or 6 of them and usually do not leave home without one on my rifle. I prefer my left hand on the stock pushing down making a firm bipod in the rear to match the one in the front. Been shooting that way for over 30 years (since moving to Alberta). Much longer ranges here on prairies and mountains than we ever shot at in Northern Ontario where in a cutline 150 yard shot was the longest due to visibility on the Cambrian Shield.

[elkhunter11]

Originally Posted by coyote_man

Bipods are not necessary in every case and for all people but they sure give me a better chance and more confidence when I'm aiming at a $150 coyote past 100 yds and I don't want to ruin his hide.I started using them in the 70 s and never go afield without one. As a sidenote I also love my rear mounted monopod.

I started using a Primos Triggersticks tripod for coyotes last winter, and I much prefer them to a bipod. I can use them prone, sitting or standing, I can change the height almost instantly, because all of the legs release at once when I squeeze the trigger, and I can swivel the gun left or right to follow a moving coyote. I have also been using it for gophers this spring, and I plan on using it for big game this fall. I doubt thatI will ever use a bipod again.

[Dick284]

Originally Posted by chuck

Geesh, Chuck the kid looks like he's driving in England.

[Pathfinder76]

Originally Posted by Dick284

Geesh, Chuck the kid looks like he's driving in England.

No kidding!

[rem338win]

Poor little right handed kid stick in a left handed world (sigh)

[pikergolf]

I carry walking sticks for coyotes and gophers as well, the only two things I shoot with a rifle. I am very unsteady without and would never attempt a shot at a coyote without them.

[coyote_man]

Seeing that a number of folks are using higher shooting sticks,etc. as an aid I thought I d toss in the idea of the Caldwell shooting tripod.I sure like mine with a five gallon bucket against a truck breaking the wind when shooting gophers.A bit bulky when you walk all day calling coyotes but they sure are nice as they allow you to sit upright and still lock up tight to shoot while you sit.Sorry about getting off topic.

[Dick284]

Originally Posted by rem338win

Poor little right handed kid stick in a left handed world (sigh)

Ya, he should just learn to shoot left handed

[cowmanbob]

I consider the Harris bipod a ( don't leave home without it ) item. Never found it to change point of impact either.

[Rio56]

No bipods on my rifles ... wished I had one a time or two .. don't forget how well a rifle sling works too ...

[rem338win]

When I'm not using the shooting sticks I prefer a pool noodle on my window. It's a way easier to fine tune my height with these new electric windows!

[ward]

Originally Posted by coyote_man

Bipods are not necessary in every case and for all people but they sure give me a better chance and more confidence when I'm aiming at a $150 coyote past 100 yds and I don't want to ruin his hide.I started using them in the 70 s and never go afield without one. As a sidenote I also love my rear mounted monopod.

Coyotes are worth $150 ?

[coyote_man]

$150 average for a guy I know so some of his top dogs brought even more.Have my fingers crossed for the upcoming sale.

[LKILR]

Bipod no fit in scabbard👎 bipod no good in tall grass👎bipod no good up hill👎

[waterhaulerhunter]

Never been a fan of the bipods myself, I do carry a snipod in my pack though but I don't consider these the same as other bipods. Don't have them hanging off the front at all times.

[wildwoods]

Well I know the title is referring to a "need" for a bipod. There's no need for one- it's just a preference. I like the super quick rest available without scurrying for my pack or fumbling with shooting sticks. Hey if those methods work for you, fantastic! I've tried many different ways and simply prefer extendable bipods. That weight added is definitely on the con side. But not a deal breaker though.

[purgatory.sv]

bi·pod
ˈbīpäd/
noun
a two-legged stand or support.


me?

[roger]

how about using your buddies 'proven safe' gun with bipods set up and set your bipod-less gun on top of that guns barrel directly above the bipods at a right angle. put a mitt or toque on the barrel to prevent direct contact.
i normally dont hunt with a backpack so using that device is out.
how much of refusing to use assistance (bipods) is purely ego related.
id say that most shooters (myself included) should have access to them, anything that improves the chances of a better shot i say it should be considered.
since hardly any trees or posts have a drivers side truck mirror attached to it, a rest of opportunity should be utilized tree, post, a dead horse (as in lonesome dove),
open country hunters have different requirements than 100 yard heavy bush hunters.
i use them for keeping the muzzle out of the snow while rattling or calling, the gun is lower and parallel to the ground instead of leaning against a tree. lifting the gun up off the ground causes less movement than grabbing it of a leaning tree.

[Passthru]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

I started using a Primos Triggersticks tripod for coyotes last winter, and I much prefer them to a bipod. I can use them prone, sitting or standing, I can change the height almost instantly, because all of the legs release at once when I squeeze the trigger, and I can swivel the gun left or right to follow a moving coyote. I have also been using it for gophers this spring, and I plan on using it for big game this fall. I doubt thatI will ever use a bipod again.

I use this too and doubles as a walking stick. Easy to adjust in any position. The last three animals I shot have been with it. Oh, except for the last one. He was 15 yards but was still nice to have the rifle resting in the ready position to minimize movement.

[Digger1]

If we head out East of Claresholm, where the next tree to lean on is in Medicine Hat, the kids like a 23" bipod to get them sitting up above the grass. They are a little clunky to haul around, but quick to position in a quickly developing emergent gopher situation. Just makes things more comfortable, in pursuit of the elusive sabre toothed gopher.

[play.soccer]

Originally Posted by rem338win

When I'm not using the shooting sticks I prefer a pool noodle on my window. It's a way easier to fine tune my height with these new electric windows!

The best post right here lol

[gitrdun]

When I'm not using the shooting sticks I prefer a pool noodle on my window. It's a way easier to fine tune my height with these new electric windows!

Shhhhttt! don't say such things.... I don't have pool noodles, but a 12" piece of garden hose slit lenghtwise works great too.

[catnthehat]

Originally Posted by rem338win

When I'm not using the shooting sticks I prefer a pool noodle on my window. It's a way easier to fine tune my height with these new electric windows!

HAHA!!! He said the "P"word!!
Cat

[Pathfinder76]

Originally Posted by Digger1

If we head out East of Claresholm, where the next tree to lean on is in Medicine Hat, the kids like a 23" bipod to get them sitting up above the grass. They are a little clunky to haul around, but quick to position in a quickly developing emergent gopher situation. Just makes things more comfortable, in pursuit of the elusive sabre toothed gopher.

Did you see all the trees in the video?