Dang: Wrong Bipod Height For Bench Shooting?

[General RE LEE]

I decided to swing by LGS and grab a Harris bipod. I’ve always shot off a front and rear bag on a bench or the window frame of my box blinds. I thought I would get a bipod to carry one less thing to the range.

I know very little about bipods except to get a Harris S model that swivels. I grabbed the L model which is 9-13”. I got home and started looking online and people almost always get the 6-9” version for bench work.

Is the 9-13” going to be too tall for bench work? I’m considering returning it.

 

[Rob5589]

Likely too long unless you have a very upright shooting position. The 9-13 works well for something like the AR off the bench.

 

[BRTreedogs]

When I shoot groups I get as low as comfortably possible to eliminate movement. The lower the center of gravity the better.
But if your gonna shoot prone im almost always at 9"

 

[SDHNTR]

Too tall.

 

[huntsman22]

Just add a few old-shool phone books to the seat.....

 

[BRTreedogs]

I prefer the Caldwell x bag for the bench.

 

[General RE LEE]

I stopped by Academy and bought the 6-9” Caldwell XLA and will return the Harris S 9-13”. I’ve read the mixed reviews on the XLA so if I have any issues I’ll just get the 6-9 Harris.

 

[Rob5589]

Just add a few old-shool phone books to the seat.....

Great for when Mama gives you a haircut, too.

 

[MTNHUNTER76]

Harris 6-9'' with notched legs is best for bench work and prone in most cases.