Bipod Shootout

[Justin Crossley]

Hey all,

Ryan and I have been working with a few different companies to set up a bipod comparison review. I'm looking for your input on what types of tests, and info you guys would like to see.

 

[gelton]

Not sure of which companies you guys are testing but I would love to see a review on the neopod, only weighs 2.9 ounces!! Wondering if it is at all durable...the price tag is ridiculous though:

http://www.steinertsensingsystems.com/product-details/neopod-ultralight-hunting-bipod/

 

[LaGriz]

gelto,
+1 on the outrageous price! over $400 for a Bipod! They have always said "light weight = expensive" and that holds true in this case. Any chance of these prices coming down from completly insane to just expensive? Thanks for the post. Good to see what is out there. Even if it is beyond my limits.
LaGriz

 

[5MilesBack]

Since I'm in the market for a bipod or two, I'd like to see some comparisons. The largest independent gun dealer in CO only carries Champion. Are they that good, or are they missing the boat with stocking Harris?

 

[dotman]

Add in a snipepod to compare very minimalistic light weight to heavy full functioning.

 

[PNWGATOR]

Second the snipe pod request!

 

[PathFinder]

1. Test the feet on different surfaces; a bipod that can't be loaded properly is at a big disadvantage. 2. Test setup speed, esp. friction lock vs notched legs. 3. Test/include mods (extensions, feet, mounts, etc.). 4. Weigh them too. Can't believe nobody has had the brains to make a truly light bipod at a reasonable price.

 

[robtattoo]

Could I request that you toss in a couple of really, really cheap crappy pods please? I mean, $20 QD walmart Blackhawk specials?
I run a couple of sub $20 UTG weaver bipods & they're ok. I mean, as good as I expected, not great!
I'm convinced though, that you don't really 'need'a $300 pod.

 

[robtattoo]

http://www.leapers.com/prod_detail.php?mitem=bipod&level1=&level2=&itemno=TL-BP28SQ&status=

This kinda filth.
I know, I know, but honestly it's....well, it's ok. Ish.

 

[robtattoo]

Don't judge me.




I mean, umm.... It's light, I can whip it off so it's not always on the gun & ..... it's light? It's a bipod for God's sake! Whaddaya want?!

 

[Justin Crossley]

Thanks for the ideas, and requests guys. Keep them coming! I'll try and include as many as I can.

 

[Browninglover1]

A hunting bipod can be drastically different than a tactical bipod. A bipod that excels in quick deployment and is stable enough for an 8 pound 30-06 for 1 shot may be a terrible choice for a big booming 338 or even a small 243 if you're trying to get off 3+ shots off in quick succession.

I would like to see you consider how fast the shooter can get set up and comfortable with the different bipods in steep mountain terrain (especially shooting on a side hill). I think someone could run a timer that starts when you pull the gun off your shoulder or out of your pack and record how long it takes to get a shot off and record an impact. Prone is obviously how most bipods are designed to be used but bipods that can be run from the sitting position too are the only ones I'll consider packing in on a back pack hunt so how well you think they perform in that position would be something I'd like to read about.

 

[rileybassman]

I would like to see one that works equally well from prone and sitting/kneeling

 

[E Wa Hunter]

How about the one from MOA?

 

[MuleyFever]

I would like to see one that works equally well from prone and sitting/kneeling

Me too. My wife just isnt strong enough to shoot off hand so she has to be sitting/kneeling and have a rest. I want to get her a bipod but dont know which one. Weight is a concern as we are always backpacking.

 

[Blockcaver]

Throw in a comparison with shooting off your daypack as per speed of setup and accuracy, especially on rough side hills. Just seems like your test could include that alternative. I like bipods but don't like to pack them. I bowhunt big game, but do chase coyotes a fair bit with a rifle and hate carrying a rifle with a bipod on it.

 

[rileybassman]

Me too. My wife just isnt strong enough to shoot off hand so she has to be sitting/kneeling and have a rest. I want to get her a bipod but dont know which one. Weight is a concern as we are always backpacking.

Right now I have a harris 12-25... which is ok... for a lot of field prone it works, but 12" is pretty high for a prone shot. I can kneel and sit to shoot just fine with it. Other things I don't love is weight, not crazy heavy, but with an 8-8.5 lb rifle, you are looking at a nearly 10 lb rifle (bipod is 19 oz.), and it can jab you in the shoulder if you like to carry your rifle low.

 

[FURMAN]

I understand everyone wants something different but for me anything under 400 yds can be shot off a backpack. For me the bipod needs to be light with as much height adjust ability as is feasible. Ease of deployment, setup, and accuracy are paramount.

 

[mtswampfox]

Favorite in the prairie dog towns, shooting off a portable table, was the short harriss s mod. It was so fast to level when shooting at various elevations and angles due to just rotating the rifle rather than messing with leg adjustment on each shot. If was going to switch would have to be an improvement that just dont see hapening

 

[Justin Crossley]

How about the one from MOA?

Looks like we'll have one for the review.