Bi-pod Adjustment Range - bench shooting

[rdtompki]

I'm new to rifles (ARs) unless you go back 5 decades. My AR will be primarily used at the range a few times/month and occasional classes, nothing out beyond 100 yards for sure. I'd like to get a bi-pod and I'm wondering what range of height adjustment might be typical for bench and prone shooting. I'm 6' tall FWIW.
Rick

[dbain99]

A Harris 6"-9" should fit the bill.
Without going past 100 yards a bipod may not be the ideal setup. You could get a front and rear bag for when your on the bench. That way your not carrying the bipod all the time and having it taking up real estate as well. Just giving options, 2 of my ARs have bipods all the time.


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[Eurodriver]

Wouldn't bother with a bipod only shooting 100 yards. Added weight and expense for no real benefit.

[bp7178]

Just get a bipod with a QD adapter and move on.

Make sure you get a notched one, and as said before the 6-9" range works great with a rear bag.

[AM-15]

I like the Harris 6"-9" with adjustable cant.
Quick detach mount but always stays on this rifle.
6" is good off of bench with a rear bag.
6" or 9" good for prone depending on terrain and target.
Recommend clamping a strip of wood on the bench so you can load the bipod.
As always, YMMV.

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Clarence

[cbx]

Harris and atlas are my favorites.

However, I have one of these also, and if your looking for a cheap option, that works, and will let you see if you like it without spending a bunch of money, try this.

This height works well.

http://leapers.com/prod_detail.php?mitem=Bipods&itemno=TL-BP88

[rdtompki]

Very helpful, thanks. I think initially I go with front and rear bags. I'll need a rear bag in any event. I've got three ARs (maybe the 22lr upper is only 1/2 AR). I'll need to sight in all three, but I'll primarily use the 22 on a short range and for steel challenge - no need to bench it given the accuracy requirement. I'll sight in the other two with the bags and then probably get a bi-pod with QD for my rifle. The uppers are all Keymod so it's a bit of a waste to buy Picatinny rail adapters for all three.

BTW, this whole AR journey is like owning a 1911 where all (or most) of the aftermarket stuff actually fits. Ask me how I know.
Rick

[bp7178]

There are a few keymod adapters for bipods out on the world. I haven't embraced the keymod thing, so I can't speak to which may be better.

[TF82]

The longest range I can get to only goes out to 100 yards and it's still fun to use a bipod and rear bag if you want to shoot for groups from the bench. At that range you have to shoot seated and can only load five rounds so there's not much else you can do. I have the Harris S-BRM which is the 6-9" with the notched legs and swivel and it was great at 6" with a 20 round magazine. The POD-LOC or something like it to lock out the swivel that way you can quickly adjust it and lock it out is also nice to have.

[bp7178]

I keep my bipod adjustment as tight as it will go and have never needed to change it. You can still swivel it, it just takes a bit more effort. I also added a sling swivel cup to just below the swivel adjustment knob. I've been meaning to try different sling uses to really lock into the rifle for improvised shooting positions but never got around to it.

[Failure2Stop]

Bipods can be an impediment to precision.
The purpose of them is to enable a raised, stable position where nothing exists to build off of.
If the sole purpose is to shoot small groups at the range, I'd recommend a front rest. A pretty decent rest will cost less than a poor-quality bipod, and will give superior result.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/412484/caldwell-rock-front-shooting-rest
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/348661/caldwell-rock-br-competition-rifle-front-shooting-rest
Of course, there are some really nice F-Class/Benchrest front rests that cost a whole lot more if you want to go that way.

[Garys4598]

I concur with all those that have recommend the 6"-9" Harris bipod. Regardless of quick detach mechanisms, I personally feel the important aspect of a bipod mount is achieving a rock-solid attachment to the rifle's handguard/rail. To that end, with the Harris (or its clones) I strongly recommend the attachment point be a simple sling swivel stud. THAT'S where things can get tricky. Regarding keymod rails, fortunately ICW (Impact Weapons Components) makes a MOUNT-IN-SLOT sling point. http://www.impactweaponscomponents.com/product/keymod-bipod-mount-n-slot/

I also agree with AM-15 regarding clamping a strip of wood on top of the bench so you can load the bipod.

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[wanderson]

I have a Harris 6-9" bipod w/Larue QD mount, usually set my legs on the first notch when bench shooting. IMHO anything longer is better for use in the prone position. The Harris/Larue setup is used on every rifle I have with a pic rail (multiple ARs, AK, PTR-32, etc).

For rifles that don't have a rail I also have a rifle rest, I think it's made by Vanguard. Basically a small table top sized tripod with a wide stance and a small sandbag mounted on top. Has about 6 to 8" of adjustment so it can sit fairly low but can be cranked up high enough to accommodate a rifle with a 30 round mag or a drum. Folds up small enough to fit in any of my rifle bags and lighter than a sand bag.

[bfoosh006]

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[AM-15]

Keymod Harris bipod adapter.

Breaking in the Lija barrel.

Will get out again when ever the snow decides to clear for good.

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Clarence