ORIGINAL: RugerMike
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The Harris bipods have two rubber strips to prevent scratching. But if you leave one on for a long time(years) you can get considerable fading(first hand experience on that one).
I also prefer the shooting cross sticks. I like the leather one that Buffalo Arms sells. Take a look at them. They are very fast, and extremely forgiving for terrain. And they are considerably sturdier than the longer attached bipods. Tom.
Have to agree. Harris are fine pods and work great in low profile versions. They do create a stock discoloration in the rifle (wood or syntheticstock) (not laminate) is use in the sunlight alot. And the cross sticks are much better if useing a standing position over a sitting or laying position. You did not mention what type of hunting you were doing?
The main reason I was looking at the bipod is to add a little extra weight, style,and stability for the range. I already have shooting sticks and they are what I use in the field deer hunting.