Best Bipods

[austinrdavis7]

I was wondering what are some of the better lightweight bipods

 

[PredatorSlayer]

Harris 9-13 and Atlas CAL tall are my go to. The Backlanz out of New Zealand looks promising, but I don’t own one.

 

[scattergun]

I think the detachable Spartan system is great.

Weighs next to nothing (under 150 g for the Javelin Lite), gives a nice controlled bit of flex for preloading, and has the right amount of free travel straight backwards for accuracy. It’s a perfect lightweight hunting bipod in my opinion.

 

[ljalberta]

I don’t know about the best, but I picked up the Spartan Pro in the long longer size this spring. I’ll have more thoughts on it come the end of hunting season, but so far, I’ve been really enjoying it. The ability to snap it on and off in a flash has been excellent. You can slightly pre load it, but not a ton on mine.

I do think the Tac legs might be the better option if you don’t mind an extra couples oz of weight.

 

[Go West Old Man]

I was wondering what are some of the better lightweight bipods

…. with notched legs or smooth legs? (asking opinions). Thanks.

 

[IDShane]

I have an atlas that I like. I just got a new Hatch Outwest 36" Bipod that I want to use more for hunting.

 

[Vaultman]

I've got an Atlas, but it isn't light.

Thought about the javelin, but just don't want two. The Hatch one looks great! I was looking at Accu-Tac today.

Seems like 10 yrs ago there was only one option, Harris. Now there has to be a dozen. I wonder if RRS will ever get in the bipod game.

 

[MaraviaDave]

Thunder Beast Arms makes a great bipod!!

https://thunderbeastarms.com/products/bipod

From my perspective, the ultralight bipods make great kickstands for your rifle. Unfortunately, they sacrifice too much in practical functionality to be taken very serious.

Better yet, if you're already carrying a tripod for glassing.....take the 14 ounces that your bipod would've weighed and put roughly that same amount of weight back into a heavier tripod that you can realistically shoot off. You'll end up with the ability to shoot from the standing, kneeling or sitting.

In my experience, it's very rare to have an opportunity to shoot from the prone, while hunting.

 

[robescc]

My vote is for Harris but they are anything but lite. I have them on all my rifles.

 

[Kilboars]

Thunder Beast Arms makes a great bipod!!

https://thunderbeastarms.com/products/bipod

From my perspective, the ultralight bipods make great kickstands for your rifle. Unfortunately, they sacrifice too much in practical functionality to be taken very serious.

Better yet, if you're already carrying a tripod for glassing.....take the 14 ounces that your bipod would've weighed and put roughly that same amount of weight back into a heavier tripod that you can realistically shoot off. You'll end up with the ability to shoot from the standing, kneeling or sitting.

In my experience, it's very rare to have an opportunity to shoot from the prone, while hunting.

Been hearing good things about the Thunderbeast. Seems to have it all.

I have an Atlas now and constantly trying to get the cant to stay tight.


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[Hondo64d]

Thunder Beast Arms makes a great bipod!!

https://thunderbeastarms.com/products/bipod

From my perspective, the ultralight bipods make great kickstands for your rifle. Unfortunately, they sacrifice too much in practical functionality to be taken very serious.

Better yet, if you're already carrying a tripod for glassing.....take the 14 ounces that your bipod would've weighed and put roughly that same amount of weight back into a heavier tripod that you can realistically shoot off. You'll end up with the ability to shoot from the standing, kneeling or sitting.

In my experience, it's very rare to have an opportunity to shoot from the prone, while hunting.

I also have the Thunderbeast and it is a really great bipod, but, like you, I’m thinking about leaving it in the truck on my next hunt. Fact is I cannot remember the last prone shot I took while hunting. Seems like grass, brush or whatever is just a little too high for prone most of the time. With my tripod and Arca Swiss adapter, I can pop my spotter off and enjoy supported shooting from any position from standing to prone.

John

 

[MaraviaDave]

I have an Atlas now and constantly trying to get the cant to stay tight.

Before I started shooting with a TBAC bipod, I use to shoot an Atlas V8. The wrench from Victor Co. made it possible to increase the cant adjustment tension to the point it was essentially locked out. Or, any amount less than that. It was very easy to fine tune tension.

https://victorcompanyusa.com/atlas-tension-wrench

 

[THRASH]

I am interested in trying the new Q Kickstand once it’s available. Supposed to be super lightweight.

 

[Kilboars]

Before I started shooting with a TBAC bipod, I use to shoot an Atlas V8. The wrench from Victor Co. made it possible to increase the cant adjustment tension to the point it was essentially locked out. Or, any amount less than that. It was very easy to fine tune tension.

https://victorcompanyusa.com/atlas-tension-wrench

Thanks, I think I’ll pick one of those up.


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[PredatorSlayer]

Thunder Beast Arms makes a great bipod!!

https://thunderbeastarms.com/products/bipod

From my perspective, the ultralight bipods make great kickstands for your rifle. Unfortunately, they sacrifice too much in practical functionality to be taken very serious.

Better yet, if you're already carrying a tripod for glassing.....take the 14 ounces that your bipod would've weighed and put roughly that same amount of weight back into a heavier tripod that you can realistically shoot off. You'll end up with the ability to shoot from the standing, kneeling or sitting.

In my experience, it's very rare to have an opportunity to shoot from the prone, while hunting.

I bet 90% of my big game is taken prone. I hunt Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming the most…could just be a product of hunting in open country

 

[JohnJohnson]

I use an Atlas CAL with an RRS SC-ARC adapter that attaches to my gun's full length ARCA rail. Probably not the lightest weight option but it's rock solid and I like to be able to get it out of the way quickly so the gun can be attached to my tripod.

 

[sodaksooner]

I bet 90% of my big game is taken prone. I hunt Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming the most…could just be a product of hunting in open country

Same here(western SD though). Always just used an elbow in the ground and had a military sling that I wrapped around my arm. I like the bipod but that setup was rock solid and light. As a matter of fact, I don't recall shooting an animal that I wasn't prone, even with a pistol.

 

[Lawnboi]

Out west I’m always searching for a prone shot. Why not? If I can make that reticle not move that just means I can put more thought into other aspects of the shot.

Iv used a few but have stuck with the atlas cal tall.

I think a ~9-13” bipod is about right for the field, that and the atlas has 45 degree knotches if shooting at awkward angles or needing to go down low. Makes a good kick stand too.

I had used a Harris previously that you can make work but it’s not on the level of the atlas, and requires more accessories to make work what I’d call right. I wish TBAC would make a tall version without the need for extensions.

I wasn’t a fan of the javelin just because I had to take it on and off the rifle. It was about as steady as you would expect from its weight.

 

[HuntnPack]

For my Bipod use I prefer an Atlas CAL Tall which provides the following features & requirements:

Durability
Quick attachment lever mount
Easy Height adjustment
Easy Angled leg adjustment
Cant & Lock.
Wider stance
Solid build material & tolerances
Adjustments from shooting positions

I also utilize atlas 3" leg extensions
& configure the bipod as needed.

I Also prefer the Hawk Hill Talon feet
for field use.

 

[justin davis]

If gonna lie prone. Just shoot off a backpack. I don’t use a bipod. Either shoot off a tripod or off a pack. I too have found prone bipod shots hard to come by when hunting