Best Lightweight Bipod for Backpack Hunt

[Blaw]

hey danmayland wicked post! and greatly appreciated!

Can you tell us:
- caliber and makes of guns your shooting (some nice gun porn!)
- and what tripod your using, Im thinking of going to one that is 1lb lighter then my current one, wondering if a heavier one is better or if its marginal.

Thanks!!!

 

[brno284]

Another vote for the Kramer system, have been using it for a few years combined with the 3rd leg for my spotting scope makes a great dual purpose weight saver that works.

 

[Gsquared]

Are you packing that Caldwell rear bag? What does that thing weigh?

 

[Jakeweb09]

What’s this Tripod weigh with the head attached?

I quit using bipods about 3 years ago and switched to this system.

Ultimate Shooting System: DIY Tripod for Long Range Shooting - YouTube

Total game changer!

Ultimate Shooting system; Hunting from a tripod, DIY tripod - YouTube

I've taken several deer, antelope, elk and bear using this system and I've competed in long range shooting matches using this system. It's completely stupid how solid and adjustable it is.

It's even great because I can teach my son how to shoot. This is him shooting at 646 yards! He got a second round impact his first time ever shooting that far!!

The only con is that it's not as fast to deploy as a bipod. However, it can be stowed on the rifle and still deployed quickly just not as quickly. I've never had a missed opportunity because I couldn't get it deployed fast enough.

I shot my bear from a jagged rock pile in the edge of a canyon. The rock pile was the only opening in the timber for me to shoot across the canyon. I used this tripod set at a semi-standing height leaning against a rock for extra stability and shot my bear on the run at 300 yards after he winded me.

My tripod is now supporting my camera and I'm using my phone as a remote to take this picture!!

There's no way I could have ever made that shot without a tripod.

Here's a pic of me setup in a different spot where I was waiting for a bear I had seen three nights in a row in a meadow across a different canyon. It's hard to tell from the pic but I'm sitting on a steep side hill. This spot was the only spot in the canyon where I could get a clear view over the trees to shoot across into that meadow. It put me within 300 yards of the meadow. The only other opening was at 900 yards.

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[rileybassman]

Are you packing that Caldwell rear bag? What does that thing weigh?

Sorry never saw this post... I don't bring it no... I either use my hands, or if I have time, my bino harness is a decent rear bag.

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[Rock-o]

Tag.

 

[deerkiller]

the new rotating trek pole connector system available overshadows any bipod out there if you're backpacking - Adds about 3 oz to the trekking sticks and is plenty fast and simple
QUICK STIX from Wiser Precision You want simple, lightweight, fast to deploy then THAT's your huckleberry as long as you'll probably be using walking sticks anyway ….

 

[seananigans]

I quit using bipods about 3 years ago and switched to this system.

Ultimate Shooting System: DIY Tripod for Long Range Shooting - YouTube

Total game changer!

Ultimate Shooting system; Hunting from a tripod, DIY tripod - YouTube

I've taken several deer, antelope, elk and bear using this system and I've competed in long range shooting matches using this system. It's completely stupid how solid and adjustable it is.

It's even great because I can teach my son how to shoot. This is him shooting at 646 yards! He got a second round impact his first time ever shooting that far!!

The only con is that it's not as fast to deploy as a bipod. However, it can be stowed on the rifle and still deployed quickly just not as quickly. I've never had a missed opportunity because I couldn't get it deployed fast enough.

I shot my bear from a jagged rock pile in the edge of a canyon. The rock pile was the only opening in the timber for me to shoot across the canyon. I used this tripod set at a semi-standing height leaning against a rock for extra stability and shot my bear on the run at 300 yards after he winded me.

My tripod is now supporting my camera and I'm using my phone as a remote to take this picture!!

There's no way I could have ever made that shot without a tripod.

Here's a pic of me setup in a different spot where I was waiting for a bear I had seen three nights in a row in a meadow across a different canyon. It's hard to tell from the pic but I'm sitting on a steep side hill. This spot was the only spot in the canyon where I could get a clear view over the trees to shoot across into that meadow. It put me within 300 yards of the meadow. The only other opening was at 900 yards.

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That thing is dirty!! DIRTYYY!! Nice, thanks for sharing.

I quit using bipods about 3 years ago and switched to this system.

Ultimate Shooting System: DIY Tripod for Long Range Shooting - YouTube

Total game changer!

Ultimate Shooting system; Hunting from a tripod, DIY tripod - YouTube

I've taken several deer, antelope, elk and bear using this system and I've competed in long range shooting matches using this system. It's completely stupid how solid and adjustable it is.

It's even great because I can teach my son how to shoot. This is him shooting at 646 yards! He got a second round impact his first time ever shooting that far!!

The only con is that it's not as fast to deploy as a bipod. However, it can be stowed on the rifle and still deployed quickly just not as quickly. I've never had a missed opportunity because I couldn't get it deployed fast enough.

I shot my bear from a jagged rock pile in the edge of a canyon. The rock pile was the only opening in the timber for me to shoot across the canyon. I used this tripod set at a semi-standing height leaning against a rock for extra stability and shot my bear on the run at 300 yards after he winded me.

My tripod is now supporting my camera and I'm using my phone as a remote to take this picture!!

There's no way I could have ever made that shot without a tripod.

Here's a pic of me setup in a different spot where I was waiting for a bear I had seen three nights in a row in a meadow across a different canyon. It's hard to tell from the pic but I'm sitting on a steep side hill. This spot was the only spot in the canyon where I could get a clear view over the trees to shoot across into that meadow. It put me within 300 yards of the meadow. The only other opening was at 900 yards.

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so nice

 

[ChrisAU]

Another vote for the Kramer system, have been using it for a few years combined with the 3rd leg for my spotting scope makes a great dual purpose weight saver that works.

This...worked perfectly on the bull in my avatar. Spotted him with it in tripod mode, 3 seconds later had the bipod attached to the rifle. Worked wonderfully.

 

[HuntnPack]

Couple Dual Purpose items to consider.

Trekking poles / shelter poles / bipod
Quick Stix adapter for trekking poles
Makes into front or rear rest.

Precision Rifle Solutions optics adapter plate
Attach to bipod quick change plate.
Used on tripod for binos/ spotter/ rangefinder/
Front or rear rifle support
Add Tab gear bag

lightweight Vortex ball head tripod for optics / rifle rest / shelter Support, etc.

ADM -BT56 Picattiny adapter
Attach to bipod quick change plate & convert
Tripod into front / rear rifle rest.

Z-pad... sit cushion, knee cushion, prone cushion, rear rifle support.

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[Jimss]

I use my backpack from prone position around 85% of the time. If this isn't possible and I need to go higher I'll wedge my rifle on my tripod/spotting scope. If I tilt my spotting scope to the side there is a perfect spot to wedge my rifle that is rock solid.

No need to haul a bipod or additional shooting sticks!

 

[CPL Finwick]

I just went on a hunt in Eastern Oregon 12/5/2020 , some steep canyon country. I was sitting on a downhill slope, looking up on several elk, because of the downhill slope I was not able to shoot off of my bag as I was set up to do. I took a free hand sitting shot 146 yards out, and missed twice due to my instability, in that situation only a 25 inch bipod would have done the trick, and I would be coming home with elk meat rather than, my 6 hour drive home to Prineville in shame. I too, am looking for a light weight bipod, with long extensions; and not a 3 point setup for way to much money, or a 500 dollar bipod, yet I don't want a Harris or standard heavy, I went to every link on this post, still looking for the sweet spot. Cheers and straight shooting to all. !! any advice appreciated.

 

[Morgan1776]

I just went on a hunt in Eastern Oregon 12/5/2020 , some steep canyon country. I was sitting on a downhill slope, looking up on several elk, because of the downhill slope I was not able to shoot off of my bag as I was set up to do. I took a free hand sitting shot 146 yards out, and missed twice due to my instability, in that situation only a 25 inch bipod would have done the trick, and I would be coming home with elk meat rather than, my 6 hour drive home to Prineville in shame. I too, am looking for a light weight bipod, with long extensions; and not a 3 point setup for way to much money, or a 500 dollar bipod, yet I don't want a Harris or standard heavy, I went to every link on this post, still looking for the sweet spot. Cheers and straight shooting to all. !! any advice appreciated.

I'd suggest looking at the Tricer products. If you want light weight and long extensions. Check out the GTP-RS legs.

 

[CPL Finwick]

Ok I will for sure, that’s just what I’m looking into. For the rest of the hunt I seriously carried around a stick I found hahahah.

 

[coues32]

I just went on a hunt in Eastern Oregon 12/5/2020 , some steep canyon country. I was sitting on a downhill slope, looking up on several elk, because of the downhill slope I was not able to shoot off of my bag as I was set up to do. I took a free hand sitting shot 146 yards out, and missed twice due to my instability, in that situation only a 25 inch bipod would have done the trick, and I would be coming home with elk meat rather than, my 6 hour drive home to Prineville in shame. I too, am looking for a light weight bipod, with long extensions; and not a 3 point setup for way to much money, or a 500 dollar bipod, yet I don't want a Harris or standard heavy, I went to every link on this post, still looking for the sweet spot. Cheers and straight shooting to all. !! any advice appreciated.

Buy the Hatch outwest bipod, don't worry about a few extra ounces, best one out there standing or sitting, and goes super low, life is short so is the hunts we go on

 

[Mfloski]

Lightest option....none! Use pack or make your tripod dual purpose.

 

[CPL Finwick]

Lightest option....none! Use pack or make your tripod dual purpose.

Packs don’t work when you’re standing on a 40% slope of a canyon, facing down slope, but the animals are upslope from you. Maybe on flatland, where I hunt,
There is noooo flat land. But thanks for the input.

 

[Mfloski]

Seams like you would need one insanely tall bipod then. My pack is generally as tall as a bipod so I’ve not had issues hunting in the mountains with none.
The lightest bipod I know of is the Spartans. I had one, and my BIL has two (after I sold him mine!). They are very well built and very light.

 

[Jakeweb09]

As shown in this post using your tripod is the best way I’ve found. I use the suriu tripod with a suriu ball head. It’s what I use for all my glassing needs and I also have a area 419 arca rail attached to the center of all my rifles. I pop off my Binos and slap on the rifle. I can shoot prone all the way to almost a full stand with no issues. Took my deer like that this year at 430 yards steady as a rock. Bipods are awesome for a bench but for versatility in the mountains the tripod set up is hard to beat.


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