12borejimbo Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Hi everyone, im getting my HMR on Thursday (cant wait) but I want to buy a bipod and thought I would pick your brains. Should I go for the 13-23" one as you can use that for sitting? but I was thinking that the 13" is a bit high for lying down. Or shall I got for a 9-13"? and also is it worth getting the extra tilt version? what sites do you guys have for prices and delivery apart from the obvious ones! And if anyone is selling on then I will have it! James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Not sure who does a 13-23? Harris is 12-25 or 13.5-27! The 12-25 is ok for prone and sitting! The 13.5-27 is VERY difficult for most prone, but if you are tall the 27 is good for sitting. The 9-13 is the most popular but gets very difficult in many situations in the field at this time of year due to ground undulation and grass/crop height! GET A SWIVEL whatever!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12borejimbo Posted May 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Cheers for that, thinking of getting a Deben or a cheap Rockmount jobbie. I am 6 foot and a big boy(rugby player) so the 13" may be ok, but I dont want to get one and realised I have made the wrong choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Hi, As Dekers said, the swivel is a must. Also, as this question has been raised many times, whatever length you opt for and as the vast majority of the replies have said, Harris every time. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Harris 9 -13" is the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Harris 9 -13" is the best. :blink: :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colster Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Go 9" - 13", I did and never find it too short or too tall. Ideally you want the bipod as low as is comfortable and often you can get it lower by positioning yourself behind earth banks/undulations etc so the gun is on ground slightly higher than where you're laying.... if that makes sense. ...oh yeh and Harris Swivel, every time ...although having said that, I did order a Buffalo River 9"-13" one off OpticsWarehouse because they had them on offer(£30) and I wanted one to use when lamping as I only use it off the landy bonnet when a rabbit pops out to the right so I don't need it swivelling and it will stay on 9" all the time too as that's the perfect height for me off the bonnet. It should get here today so I'll let you know what I think once I've got it... but for what I need it for it doesn't need to be super strong, for nights out laying up in fields I have a Harris already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Harris 9 -13" is the best. I agree but get the swivel type- I have one on ech of my rifles- brilliant bit of kit Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 (edited) I bought a 13 -24(ish) inch bipod but I find it a bit uncomfortable for shooting with while in the prone position, but being a fairly short sort of person I find it great for using in the sitting or kneeling position. As I do most of my "off the bipod" shooting in the prone position I am seriously thinking about getting a 9 to 13 inch bipod now for using in the prone position and using a pair of shooting sticks for the kneeling, sitting or standing positions. What I suggest you do is to try to find a couple of friends who have both sizes and see what feels best for you. Whatever you chose I would say that the swivel type is a must! Edited June 1, 2010 by Frenchieboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colster Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Well the Buffalo River bipod arrived and seems excellent value for money. It's a little lighter than the Harris (but that's comparing it to a Harris swivel so maybe an unfair comparison). Constructed just like a Harris with notched legs although it goes up to 15" high instead of 13".... for £30 it's got to be worth considering if you can live without a swivel. Basically if you want it for laying up somewhere where you're not moving about much, or shooting off a bench (or vehicle bonnet) then I'd say the swivel isn't an absolute necessity. As I said, I wanted it for lamping from a vehicle for the occasional shot taken off the bonnet and wanted something a little lighter than my Harris swivel so ideal for me. When I'm out stalking the Harris will be used instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Yep another vote for the Harris 9"-13" swivel bipod-Excellent piece of kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Yep another vote for the Harris 9"-13" swivel bipod-Excellent piece of kit! Totally agree and I like mine very much, BUT at this time of year my 12-25 gets far more use out in the field! At the range or on the cricket grounds the 9-13 still works, but even on the Golf courses the 12-25 wins every time at the moment! You need BOTH!!!...always something to spend money on shooting!!! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichPWRR Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 I recently had the same question. Have gone for the 9-13 Harris swivel. Couple of points to note: 1. Go for the harris with 1" notches on the legs. makes life so much easier as you can adjust with one hand easily while lying prone. 2. If you get the swivel, get the adapter for the tightening nut. The one that comes fitted is hard to tighten enough to stop movement, especially with gloves or wet hands. The adaptor is a lever and locks the whole bipod solid. 3. although more expensive, the build quality of the harris is much better and worth the extra expence. Little things like not making rattling noises when you are moving in or crawling etc. There is a reason why a lot of militaries have harris bi-pods. The best price i found for a 9-13" Harris was £85.00 Hope this help R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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