I' ve never tried the the kind that mount to your gun. I don' t know somethin about drilling more holes in my rifle that bothers me. And I' d be afraid it' d just get in my way or throw the weight off or somethin. I use the shooting sticks when possible. However this shouldn' t take away from the emphasis of learning to shoot offhand. You should learn to be accurate while kneeling, sitting, laying and standing. If you' re in the field and you have a chance to use a rest like a tree or a bipod then its just an extra advantage. But not a crutch if you don' t have one or the chance to use it. Sometimes in huntin you just have a small window of opportunity.

You don' t drill extra holes to mount a bipod.They attatch to your swivel stud.

J_Cole, I sent you an email.

Yes, I would recommend a bi-pod. I have one which is detachable. Stubblejumpper is correct in that they mount to your sling swivel stud. I usually leave it in my pack until I glass a shooter. There is no need to shoot a caribou off hand. They usually give you enough time to set up for a shot off solid rest.

Let me know if you have any specific questions about Newfoundland. " The Rock" is a unique place and I' m sure you will love it. Game is plentiful and the people are just plain nice!

. . . Rob