I need some insight. I'm looking to buy a Stoney Point Rapid Pivot Bipod or Tripod. I just can't decide which one is preferable in most situations. I like the idea of more support that a tripod will give you, but is a tripod too bulky? For example, would it get in the way a lot? Does a bipod give you a good enough rest? I shot off some bipod shooting sticks and didn't like it much. I found it hard to hold steady. Does having it attached to the gun make it easier to hold steady? Or perhaps will practice with either bipod make it a non-issue? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I have never used a tripod. Bipods work well, the only problem is that you have to carry your rifle muzzle down otherwise the bipod is in the way. For hunting I prefer the shooting sticks.

Does that tripod come with a T&E? Some of you will know what that is and if you don't then you probably shouldn't use a tripod.

Seriously, tripods are really best suited for mounting heavy crew-served weapons in semi-fixed firing positions. If you have the occasion to mount your rifle on a tripod, you might as well get a shooting rest and sandbags and bag the rifle in as this would provide better accuracy. For field use, a good folding bipod is a much better choice. It attaches to the rifle and folds to make a minimal obstruction to handling but unfolds quickly to get into shooting position. Harris makes very good bipods in a variety of sizes and styles depending on what shooting position you prefer (sitting, kneeling, or prone).

Good Luck,

Mike

I have quit using rifle mounted bipods as they are too height specific,weighs rifle down too much,makes it cumbersome,and not versaitle enough. The tripod style sticks work excellent and can be carried seperate from rifle,making them a lot handier to pack around.

Hey drift, ya don't happen to have a couple packs of range cards you'd donate to our hunting camp this year?

Nah, we usually just drew our own on an MRE sleeve.

Mike

The only rifle I ever shot with a bipod was an M1918 BAR. The only gun I ever fired with a tripod was a Browning M2 .50 cal MG..........

What I'm talkin about is 3 sticks that you can move the leather holdin em together up or down anywhere as needed. That way you have ANY height needed,easy to carry,don't weigh down rifle or turkey gun.

These Stoney Points that I mentioned in my original post are about as lightweight as the normal Stoney Point Shooting Sticks, so they wouldn't weigh your gun down. They can also be attached/detached quickly and easily. You can even by an extra adapter to allow you to use it on multiple guns. The adapter attaches to the sling stud and allows the sling to attach to it. It's pretty cool. I have heard the Harris bipods are heavy and cumbersome. Is this true?

what are we shooting and whats the distance??

i find i can shoot with my sitting bipod well enough to kill most any groundhog i can get within 350yds with.

the trick to shooting with a bipod is getting solid. just like any other form of shooting, you gotta steady up. when sitting, to do that i used my legs to support my elbows and the rear of the rifle. i support the butt of the stock with my left hand and both elbows are supported by the knees. past 350 i find i can get steadier laying prone. my bipod goes from 13-23" so sometimes laying prone just dont work too well. plan to ge a smaller one for the days i know im shooting far.

thats just me...i bought my bipod specifically for sitting and shooting groundhogs. it does its job if i do mine.

i also have a 2nd sling stud just for the bipod. my barrel is a 26" heavy barrel, so even without the bipod i still gotta sling it upside down.

i can see the tripod helping somewhat...but still going to have to support the butt of the rifle...and getting 3 legs to sit nicely could be a potential pain in the rear id think. my legs on my bipod adjust by sliding up and down and getting locked down...i often find to level my rifle that one leg needs adjusted to a different legnth than that other...