Author Topic: Got a new rifle and got a question about a bipod (Read 810 times)

Simple Man · « **on:** September 16, 2004, 09:42:35 AM »

Hey guys, I just ordered me a .243 hb ultra varmint with the laminate stock and I am looking to buy a bi-pod for it. Is there one that will mount to the sling swivel? Where is a good place to get a cheap (under $50) bi-pod at online? What are you guys using on your rifles?

I have read alot here and this won't be my first handi, I had bought a .270 last year and set it up with a nice scope and took it to the range to shoot. My first day out with it I got an offer for almost $100 more than what I had in it so I sold it and ened up buying a different rifle. But anyways, my wife ordered one of these for me on Tuesday so I am looking to get a bi-pod and a scope before the rifle arrives. Any input would be much appreciated. Oh, I will be using this rifle for mostly yotes and white tail and ummm target shootin.
Thanks

MSP Ret · « **Reply #1 on:** September 16, 2004, 10:21:01 AM »

bdhaley, I don't use a bipod and don't have any info for other than try places like cheaper than dirt and so on. I did see some good looking and fairly inexpensive Bipods in an EA Brown (?) catalog. A name brand and a clone that looked and sounded great for much less money...

Now to the meat of the matter, your first post here!!! Welcome aboard....<><.... :grin:

Fred M · « **Reply #2 on:** September 16, 2004, 10:53:16 AM »

bdhaley.
I use a 2 position Harris bipod for prone and sitting shooting. I hunt in wide open country and the bipod is indispensable since ranges are mostly on the long side.

It features a tild for alignment. The bipod quick fastenes to the sling swivel stud on the forearm and the rifle sling to the bipod. It adds quite a bit of weight to the rifle if you have to carry your gun for a long distance, but it provides a very steady field shooting rest.

In the prone position it is as steady as bench rest, in very flat country the prone position is not always the best because of grass in front of you.
They are worth about $60.00

Fred M

quickdtoo · « **Reply #3 on:** September 16, 2004, 11:03:13 AM »

I've shot my .223 UV on a harris bipod on a bench, shot sub moa groups with it, but I think for field use I'd probably use a cross stick type support. It did shoot smaller groups using most everyone's recommendation on support placement, the cross stick could be positioned in the same place as a forward rest on a bench, under the hinge just ahead of the trigger guard. I thought about putting a sling stud just ahead of the hinge, but then you have the weight of the bipod on the rifle all the time and it's not as handy as the bare rifle is.

I have one of the swivel Outers bipods, it is a clone of the Harris, but I think it might be made of slightly lighter material, but it still works great.

I've also used a Stoney Point Polecat, it works very well and the tall one can be used sitting or standing, on any terrain. It weighs 1lb and I made a sling to carry it over my shoulder.

http://www.eabco.com/Outersbipod.htm

http://www.varmintal.com/abifu.htm

http://www.stoneypoint.com/bipod_index.html

Donaldo · « **Reply #4 on:** September 16, 2004, 05:34:22 PM »

bdhaley,
Just my 2 cents, but I think before I bought a bipod I would try shooting a few rounds, like about 100, thru the new rifle first. But, clean that barrel often, very often in the first 40 rounds or so. A lot of these rifles are very particular about where you rest them if you are shooting off bags. I would try that first then make up my mind about what type bipod, or shooting sticks to use.

etothepii · « **Reply #5 on:** September 17, 2004, 02:45:28 AM »

If I ever get the time, I'm going to make a set of Varmint Al's shooting sticks. They can be used either sitting as a bipod, or standing as a monopod.

Should be a fun project, and if I don't like them, I'll only be our a couple of bucks. Most of the materials are sitting in my garage somewhere. :grin:

Cottonwood · « **Reply #6 on:** September 17, 2004, 03:45:21 AM »

I also use a Harris Bi-Pod from the bench when working up my loads. But for the field I would consider the expandable legs that lock in place cross-stick that is available since tall grass can be a factore if your in the field shooting. I've even seen a Tri-Pod version of this same model that affords a nice steady in the field rest.

Some timbered areas unless your right there behind a tree will not afford you a branch to rest with and support for a good steady shot.

olredhead · « **Reply #7 on:** September 17, 2004, 03:50:36 AM »

e-pii I bet you'll like them. I made mine from 3/4' oak and wrapped the upper part in soft leather. Tough enough for a walkin stick and dosen't mar your gun's finish . If you can get into a position with your back against a tree or something it's almost as solid as a bench.

aulrich · « **Reply #8 on:** September 17, 2004, 05:41:07 AM »

This spring I made myself two of the Varmint Al's bi-fur pods one for sitting one for prone. and hauled them around shooting PD's. With my 22 and the long one it worked like a charm PD's inside 100 yard were in big toruble. With my 243 ultra the long one was OK but the short one was better but for prone the bi-pod is the way to go.

I think I would generaly prefer the swivle bi-pod but there is just not enough extra cash. That said if PD shooting was any intication, I am not all that hard done by, and for the price (1.50 for hardware and a couple of pieces of scrap maple) it is hard to beat.

Simple Man · « **Reply #9 on:** September 17, 2004, 02:49:02 PM »

Hey thanks for all the feedback guys. This really looks to be a great forum and everyone here is very helpful. It's nice to be able to come to a place and share your love for hunting- shooting with everyone. I have never had a bipod before but I would like to get one that I can mount on all of my rifles to just play around with. I doubt that I will ever use it in the field for hunting because I am a pretty good at off-hand shooting. I am looking for one to use for target shooting and to zero the scopes in easier. It would be nice to use on yotes for those really long shots. This will be my first .243 that I have owned and I am really looking forward to the versatility of this caliber. Here in Indiana the largest game that we have is the white tail so I will be using it that plus for coyote's. I know that every rifle shoots differently but I am curious as to what you guys have found to shoot the best out of these rifles. I will need a pretty light bullet for yotes and a pretty heavy one for the deer, so I would really appreciate any input that you all might have. I think I will be sending my rifle off real soon to have a muzzleloader barrel and probably a 30.06 because I need a muzzleloader and I plan on doing some bear hunting within the next year or so. What do all of you think?

Thanks,

brent

MSP Ret · « **Reply #10 on:** September 17, 2004, 02:59:41 PM »

For bear and for shooting fun get a 45/70. The 30-06 is a great cartridge but the 45/70 beats it all hollow for pure shooting fun and its great for knockdown power. It leaves a BIG hole in those bear and even with all their fat and hair trying to close those "BIG" holes from the 45/70 bullet you have a good blood trail. And did I mention, its a blast to shoot!!....<><.... :grin:

Donaldo · « **Reply #11 on:** September 17, 2004, 06:02:11 PM »

I just shoot the sub calibers, but if you want a big bore, go for it, What ever stirs your chocolate, you can have it all with the Handi's. I may eventually get a big bore one of these days.