welsh warrior Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 as im getting a 243 for fox/deer i was thinking do you get the time in the feild to set up a bi pod or is it down to skill with out it ? ive always got my bi pod on my 17 hmr and 90 % of the time i do have time to set up on the rabbits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh warrior Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 by the way sorry for double posting my internet is messing up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Depends what you're shooting (for me, anyway). Bunnies at 150 yards+, then yes, because they're difficult enough to see, let alone keep crosshairs steady at that range Deer... Probably not. Fox... Depending on the range, i'd be inclined to say yes. Anything involving a .22lr, and I wouldn't bother. A bipod just adds so much weight to the front of the gun, it's difficult to hold steady. Each to their own, though, but i'd rather have a lighter rifle to carry about all day or night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh warrior Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 yer forgot to add that point to .i noticed i can shoot pretty good with my bi pod off its only a 17 hmr its a nice light rifle but when i put on a bi pod it does effect my shooting a lot to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Fox Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I used to use pods, then I decided I wasn't going to use them & shoot off sticks for a bit. I have now returned to using them on my 243 - and for foxing it's spot on and i wouldn't ever be without now, you can't always get a shot while using the pod so I carry sticks as well and do most lamping on foot now (well have done over the winter for obvious reasons) And I don't have an issue with weight really. I find for me it's the most stable and steady rest, but I would practice on sticks so you have that in your locker should the grass be to long etc. It all boils down to the type of shooting you are doing and the lie of your ground, when I stopped using the pod I was mainly shooting off a pick up so used a bean bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 yep I have one on my .243 and use it if possible in preference to sticks. Simple fact is its the best way to achieve a decent shot so use it. Foxing its useful off the roof of the truck and doesn't get in the way for shots off the wingmirror Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tizzi Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 i need a bi-pod...do i go stoney point or vanguard please can anyone help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Harris would be my choice. I like to have a bipod on my guns. Having said that I do remember one Deer stalk very well because of that. It was a Roe Buck and I used a large tree to stalk in behind and rest on to take the shot. Well the bipod kept slipping on the bark and I couldn't get steady so while the Buck was still sat there I went back behind the tree, sat down and removed the bipod and sling then stood up again and took the shot! It was the longest shot preparation in history! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Fox Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I have a Harris on the 243 and a rockmount on my 17 … the Harris is slightly better quality but there isn't a lot of difference between them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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