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Are Bi-Pods just dumb?
In most guns of moderate to intense recoil...
Ar they not counter-productive....to accuracy?
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Are they dumb? No
Do they assist in accuracy? Yes
I've used a pan head bipod on a 338WM for several years and have found it to be quite useful. Sure better than packing a fence post around to lean on when I need to steady my shot.
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11-13-2011, 08:20 PM
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As long as the barrel is floated, they are a boone.
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11-13-2011, 08:46 PM
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Ever heard of a BAR? I loved my bi-pod, even though it was an accesory and not used that frequently.
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11-13-2011, 08:57 PM
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My varmint rigs don't leave the safe without wearing their bipod.
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11-13-2011, 09:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gizamo
In most guns of moderate to intense recoil...
Ar they not counter-productive....to accuracy?
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Never used one, have you?
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11-13-2011, 09:05 PM
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bi-pods are becoming almost a requirement for range equipment now-a-days since a lot of ranges don't have sandbag rest or even a block of wood to use as a rest..
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Never used one, have you?
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Yep, they create a pressure point. Unless the stock is hogged out at the point of contact.
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Almost all my rifles have bipods, especially if I plan on shooting long distances. Target, hunting, rimfire and varmint rigs. Don't see any negatives with having them on a rifle. If I am planning on doing a large amount on walking in some of the mountain areas, I will pack them in my backpack. Joe
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Have one on my varmint rifle.Very useful.
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Those small clip on bi-pods the army would issue with M-16's were just dumb.
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I used to use one on my benchrest guns and it was steadier than a front bag. If the barrel is freefloated there should be no worrys. If it isnt then it still shouldn't make a difference as you already have pressure points.
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In most guns of moderate to intense recoil...
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I've used them. For deliberate shooting at the range or in the field they are useful. I had a nice Harris bi-pod on a Rem. 700 VS-SF in .308 Win. The rifle would shoot .5-.75 MOA off sandbags and the bench. From the bi-pod prone w/ a small bag for the buttstock, I could still get .7-1.0 MOA in the field. Very useful. Not so handy on a rifle that you carry a lot while moving through heavy cover or moving a distance. If I ever again get back into shooting varmints, or plinking at long range, a bi-pod (probably Harris) will be on the rifle.
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All of my serious long range rifles have them. For the really long distance guns I use Parker Hale , the next level down I use Kengs and for everything else Harris. I will also use a back pack or small pouch for a rest.
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I shoot 1000yd F class matches with a Harris bi-pod.
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Use mine all the time.
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Ok, I gotta ask ..... why are they dumb?
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They are a little questionable when mounted on a handgun. Joe
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I once had the occasion to use a bipod on an M-60. It worked fine, and my AG was carrying ammo instead of a heavy tripod. I use a bipod on my AR that I shoot F class with, it works fine for that, and is more accurate at long range than trying to shoot without it.
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