jonesbach Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Just opening the gates up for opinions on bipods..? never used them personally but only shot RF to 150 yrds up until now. normally take a shot off a fence post if i need to steady up,other than that most shots are free standing using the sling or kneeling. I was wandering if it was worth buying a bipod for my .223, just adding weight to the gun, and if so..which one? :blink: :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V3 Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 only shot RF to 150 yrds whats it zeroed at :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesbach Posted August 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 picking it up saturday so not even setup yet..just thinking in advance. probably going to zero at 120-150 depending on what drop i get at 200 at those distances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesbach Posted August 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 RF zeroes at 75yrd.. in case thats what you meant. ooops :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 (edited) picking it up saturday so not even setup yet..just thinking in advance. probably going to zero at 120-150 depending on what drop i get at 200 at those distances. zero about an inch and a quarter at 100 yards will put you pretty flay from 50 yards to 200 when it will be bang on. Depending what your ground is like a bipod is very useful, I use the shortest as mostly it leand on a vehicle roof or lying prone. If walking about sticks are easier Edited August 5, 2010 by al4x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesbach Posted August 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 (edited) zero about an inch and a quarter at 100 yards will put you pretty flay from 50 yards to 200 when it will be bang on. Depending what your ground is like a bipod is very useful, I use the shortest as mostly it leand on a vehicle roof or lying prone. If walking about sticks are easier will give that a try then! cheers alex. i do most of my shooting walking about, tried a stick once and failed to get along with it, was steadier without it! only problem i find with lying down(apart from laying in $h*t :blink: ) is that you cut down the angle and backdrop you have when standing..do you find that an issue? Edited August 5, 2010 by jonesbach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 depends on the ground, if its flat I have to say I tend to shoot from the roof of the pickup usually to gain some elevation. Long bipods tend to be pretty useless and I'd probably stick with what you're using Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mark Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Just opening the gates up for opinions on bipods..? never used them personally but only shot RF to 150 yrds up until now. normally take a shot off a fence post if i need to steady up,other than that most shots are free standing using the sling or kneeling. I was wandering if it was worth buying a bipod for my .223, just adding weight to the gun, and if so..which one? :blink: :huh: I purchased two rock mount pod's 6'' to 9'' they are great put one on my .22 rimfire & the other on my 223 weatherby .I zeroed my 223 at 80yrds & put 5 round.s in side a 5 pence piece well happy with the result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 If you are in a situation where a Bipod can be used then you will find it excellent....no point mounting a 6-9 Bipod over land with 2 foot of wheat on it... :look: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 I found my long bipod better for the hmr than sticks but I guess its each to there own? If you're shooting over tall grass a 6-9 or 9-13 is going to be pretty useless, especially if the ground is undulating. On anything grazed they're a godsend though and if you can get a bit of elevation, like shooting off the back of a truck, a bipod is absolutely bob on. Oddly I get on just fine with the .22lr off sticks though, figure that one out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbuster Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Just opening the gates up for opinions on bipods..? never used them personally but only shot RF to 150 yrds up until now. normally take a shot off a fence post if i need to steady up,other than that most shots are free standing using the sling or kneeling. I was wandering if it was worth buying a bipod for my .223, just adding weight to the gun, and if so..which one? Sut mae jonesbach? Used to use a harris on my .222 but didnt get along with it. Ideal for zeroing but in hunting situation i found it a pain to to follow my target (charlie) with it as you cant pan round on it. Id have to lift it and reset position continually. Now use a dpm patterned bean bag (got it from a place by the Curry's roundabout in carmarthen). Find this really works well for me-its light and ive sewn a shoulder strap onto it so its easy to carry about, plus if not much is happening doubles as a comfy seat!! . Nos da boyo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mark Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 If you are in a situation where a Bipod can be used then you will find it excellent....no point mounting a 6-9 Bipod over land with 2 foot of wheat on it... I use it when resting on the bonnet or roof of my 4x4.I have got the longer pods that i use when lying down to take shot's i have only just purchased the 6'' to 9'' inch one's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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