Bipod or Rest?

[ad5md]

I need to zero the scope and would like to ask for opinions on what to get, a rest or bipod. For shooting purposes I will do both indoor (standing) and outdoor. Any suggestions on what brand for either the rest or bipod? Tnx

 

[Majorlk]

You can sight in very well with either one, providing you are using a GOOD bipod, such as a Harris or a Caldwell and not one of the $30 plastic cheapies folks like to put on their 15-22. You can also use sandbag rests - anything as long as it's a SOLID support.

Zeroing is neither difficult nor time consuming. With the rifle in a solid support, center the crosshairs on the bullseye and fire one round. Without moving the rifle, adjust the scope to center the crosshairs on the bullet hole. Put the crosshairs (without adjusting the scope again) on the bullseye again and fire a couple of shots to confirm the zero.

Shouldn't take more than two or three minutes.

 

[w0ady]

i think sandbags are the best for stability.

 

[4cfed]

I have always zeroed on a bipod, just because thats what i have.. well i zeroed my 17hmr layin it on the railing of my porch

 

[ad5md]

With luck on my side an office mate has a rest that he lent me so I will use that to zero the scope and red dot. With future use in the outdoor range I decided to order a bipod (UTG). I wish I could get the Harris but too expensive for me . Thanks for the replies guys!

 

[ad5md]

Update.....My officemate couldn't find the rest I was supposed to borrow so I just went ahead and bought the UTG Bipod. Big mistake.....
piece of ****. The bipod won't stay put as the legs would sway. So looks like I will have to get a different one. Any suggestion for the model of Harris to get? Will a 6-9" be too short for a 25 rnd magazine? Who has the lowest price? Tnx

 

[Majorlk]

Yes, the 6-9 is too short. You want the 9-13.

As for best price, it depends upon the day of the week and the phase of the moon. Seriously, just check the online prices at all the usual locations. Be sure to check shipping - that can make a big difference. FWIW, I paid $58 for mine at Cabela's two years ago. Now it's $79. BTW, the Caldwell bipod is a good value, too, and as well made as the Harris.

As far as I am concerned, anything else is a waste of money, especially the polymer models and the ones built into a forward grip. They are simply too flimsy to be of more than cosmetic value.

 

[ad5md]

Majorik.....What particular model is your Harris? I've heard about the Caldwell too, any idea which model is a good one? Tnx

 

[jajo]

If you're not going to shoot regularly from a bipod then I wouldn't hang one. You will need to choose a good bipod. Buy a good swivel mount or other adapter for the 15-22. And when your done you've got the extra weight of the bipod hanging from the front of the rifle.

Just use some kind of rest to sight in the scope.


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[ChattanoogaPhil]

I use a rest -- Midway range bag.

 

[Majorlk]

Majorik.....What particular model is your Harris? I've heard about the Caldwell too, any idea which model is a good one? Tnx

I have the smooth leg (non-notched) 9-13" model. I use it on every rifle I have except my M1 ands Mini-14. I just haven't come up with a good adaptor for the Mini-14. I just use a sandbag rest with the M1.

 

[ad5md]

Tnx Majorik.

Jajo....I mostly shoot indoors and occasionally outdoors to do some plinking when I'm in the mood to drive (outdoor range is 18 miles one way) At that I can get either a bipod ad install a QD mount to easily remove it to shoot handhwld or I can get a set of front and rear sand bag like that of Caldwell. Need to decide now. Tnx

 

[Majorlk]

Either situation will work, but the one advantage to the bipod is that it can be used for shooting from the prone position. This is not so easily done with sandbags.

That said, I have both, as well as an adjustable front rest. Options are good things to have.

 

[Gopher Slayer]

I use a rest -- Midway range bag.

It's funny, out of all the stuff I have for stable shooting the Midway range bag gets used the most.

If you leave the top open, you can shoot with the 25 round mag inside the main compartment. I fold a towel up inside so the bottom of the mag is a point of contact along with the two sides of the bag. I can shoot tighter groups that way than with my Harris.

 

[jajo]

I would probably go for the Harris bipod - make sure you get the rail adaptor.

More portable than the sandbags.


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[w0ady]

i still like sandbags the best for shooting long distances. when im at my indoor range, i just use my rvg cause its more fun.

 

[mn_doggie]

Do any/many of you use the taller bipods for shooting from the sitting position?

If so, do you see much advantage with the bipod over the "elbow resting on the knees" which is typical when shooting sitting?

 

[Krogen]

I guess I'm old (fogey) school. Learn to shoot prone, sitting, kneeling and standing the traditional way. Works pretty darn well. Bipods are over-rated in my opinion. Also, know that your point of impact will probably change as you change positions and rests/bipods.

 

[Quarterhorse]

For zero-ing I've been thinking a lot. As I just zero'd my Aimpoint on my 15-22 I used a range bag or two. However Caldwell makes some rests that look interesting that would take the hassle out of it. I may end up with one sooner than later.

For me when hunting, as much as I WANT a bi-pod, I can't think of one time I could use it. I have a long steady stick for my Savage bolt gun while beating around in the woods/blind that worked perfect for me. Doubles as a walking stick in the deep snow too.

 

[ocinsomniac]

Although I have a Caldwell front rest and rear sandbags, I prefer using a bipod for my MP-15 and MP15-22. Seems to be an easier setup for me with those tall 25-30 round AR mags. Maybe I should try some lower capacity mags and see if affects accuracy.