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December 26th, 2017, 03:56 PM #1Grand Member
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Buying a bipod Need advice
I am buying a Ruger American Rimfire Target sometime in the near future. I was fortunate enough to get an optic for it this Christmas. I would like to add a bipod to the future setup. I have never owned one. I am pretty convinced that since I won't be hunting with it and merely bench shooting with it, that I don't need it to swivel. What height should I get? 6" to 9"? Is the Caldwell good enough for this project at 40 bucks or do I need to spend 100 on a Harris? Help me out.
Jules
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December 26th, 2017, 04:47 PM #2
Re: Buying a bipod Need advice
While I own a Harris I personally would not recommend a Bi-pod for bench shooting. I think they are just too dam wobly and cannot lock them down solid for consistent shots.
Now I may suck with them and YMMV but I'd rather and have spent the money on a better front bench rest.
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December 26th, 2017, 04:50 PM #3Grand Member
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December 26th, 2017, 05:16 PM #4
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For what you describe how you are going to shoot, I'd go with a Caldwell Rifle Front Shooting Rest, you can go economy or high end and anything in between with Caldwell and they are good solid rests.
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December 26th, 2017, 06:09 PM #5
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Yeah , I have the Harris BR bipod , but this works much better.
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Re: Buying a bipod Need advice
If you think a bipod is wobbly get behind an atlas. You’ll change your tune
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December 26th, 2017, 07:25 PM #7Grand Member
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Re: Buying a bipod Need advice
I have a few very nice rifle rests. Thanks for the input. Having a ..22 plinker with a bipod is something I want to do. I am just wondering if the Harris is worth the extra cash.
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December 27th, 2017, 02:50 PM #10
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It you decide to use a bipod, Harris is a good deal for the money unless you want to spend A LOT for an Atlas. I have Harris bipods on several rifles and tye do everything I need them to do and mine are pretty darn solid (although, again, not like an Atlas - but a lot less money).
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