ips Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Ok, I have only recently started to use a bipod and I remain unconvinced. The question is, who prefers a bipod and who doesnt and for what reason ? Off you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 (edited) I use one on my gun when it suits conditions. If I'm prone shooting for rabbits, then they give a decent, stable position, assuming you're not on very extended legs. However, if the grass is too long, then you're not guaranteed to get into a good shooting position if prone. Then the bipod is just an inconvenience and a weight at the end of your stock. Also if you're thinking of multiple species, where youmight be shooting things out of trees, then you're forever getting out of position, shipping the legs back up(so they're not in the way of whatever you're resting on - if there is anything), taking the shot, then putting the legs back gown for anything on the ground. If i'm on the range, or zeroing, then I always use the bipod. A good set of shooting sticks helps to cover all bases, but the downside to them is forgetting them when you've put them down - which I've done on more than one occasion! Thinking about what you've said of your shooting, a bipod might well be worth it. They're at their best at a planned position where you know you've got good visibility and your quarry is always on the ground Edited June 6, 2017 by chrisjpainter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Im not a big fan .i have many different air rifles but only have a bipod on one .and thats a veey small light weight one that can come off easily .unless your shooting long range rabbits i think they are just in the way and too heavy for every thing else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Never use one, learned to shoot resting my elbow or hand. On a range bench I use a pad under the forend to check zero then it's back to my hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 We are on a dairy farm, with many many cows, consequently I don't lie down anywhere. I use what ever is to hand to steady for some standing shots but mainly use sticks to keep movement to the minimum. Never bothered when I was shooting on the horse paddocks as that was all springer work and as we all know you don't want to be putting a bi-pod on a springer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Thanks for replies. I am beginning to think there more trouble than there worth. I don't seem to be able to get into a good stable position (yes i am loading the bipod) even at different heights, back to the palm I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 I like a hamster better . I have guns with them on . Both home made and spot on . One on my competition ultra And the other on a scorpion se Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 I had the same debate with myself recently. I take most shots from kneeling, standing, against trees etc. Once in a blue moon I can lay up in front of a warren but prone is perfectly stable without a bipod anyway; you can also use a bag as a rest if necessary. Conclusion - only worth it for FAC ranges where max stability is essential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 I like a hamster better . I have guns with them on . Both home made and spot on . One on my competition ultra And the other on a scorpion se Do you advocate a hamster even for hunting ?? Pics 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 I'm with DC177 never really seen the point on an air rifle, your normally walking along a fence, through trees around buildings or lay down waiting on bunnies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 My buddy always has a pod on his guns .every one . But when we go out hunting together i never see him use it in a hunting shot ..the only time it gets deployed is on the range or target shooting at long range . He also moans how heavy his guns are at the front and that he cant get a nice grip onbthe forend as the pods in the way . But he some how belives they are great ?? Ps yes i use the hamsters for hunting .perfect for rested shots off a knee or elevated shots gives much more hand hold positions and when prone actually works like a pod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Ss ultra competition .177 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpotttt Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) I must say that having spent quite a bit on a bi-pod, I very rarely use it. On the range, I use one of these :- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RIFLE-PISTOL-SHOOTING-BENCH-REST-Air-Gun-Sighting-maintenance-cleaning-Allen-/232322963617?hash=item36178718a1:g:FGEAAOSwajVURQ9k Out in the field, I have found the Primos Trigger Stick Tripod to be superb :- https://www.bushwear.co.uk/primos-trigger-stick-gen-2-deluxe-tripod-tall-316957.html I use it standing, sitting and even laying down in some cases, light and easy to carry. Phil Edited June 8, 2017 by philpotttt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 I must say that having spent quite a bit on a bi-pod, I very rarely use it. On the range, I use one of these :- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RIFLE-PISTOL-SHOOTING-BENCH-REST-Air-Gun-Sighting-maintenance-cleaning-Allen-/232322963617?hash=item36178718a1:g:FGEAAOSwajVURQ9k Out in the field, I have found the Primos Trigger Stick Tripod to be superb :- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RIFLE-PISTOL-SHOOTING-BENCH-REST-Air-Gun-Sighting-maintenance-cleaning-Allen-/232322963617?hash=item36178718a1:g:FGEAAOSwajVURQ9k I use it standing, sitting and even laying down in some cases, light and easy to carry. Phil Er, you carry that into the field? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpotttt Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Much lighter than you might think and so many guys on other forums have also gone down this road with very good feed back. Carry it as a monopod, the legs drop in total silence at the touch of a button, use as monpod, bipod or tripod. Just try one and you might just see why more and more guys are using them. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 I think your link and what your describing are different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 hello, i with manthing, all right for the young and fit, always use stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpotttt Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 I think your link and what your describing are different SORRY Senior moment there, the correct link has now been added. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 My scorpion se with hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol p Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 I've taken to using primos trigger sticks with a tactical sling on my super carbine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 I've been pushing the Ultra SE out to 50/55 yards recently, and I must say it's hard to be rock-steady without a bipod. I might change my mind on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243deer Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 Bipod fine for zeroing if you have the right place although I usually rest on straw bales for zeroing. Quad sticks in the fields when using the fac s510 - just hand held when close range with the s200 in the barns for rats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussex gardener Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 I've recently got a bipod for my hw100, but it is a longer type for sitting/nealing which I find useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 hello, hello, i with manthing, all right for the young and fit, always use stick. hello, i meant to say shooting sticks, easy to make for about a tenner even better with a mel and lins leather yoke fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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