Bipod for Horseback elk hunt?

[Ret. Coach]

Going on a horseback elk hunt this fall. I am aware that a fixed rifle bipod is not an option due to the scabbard. With this said, what would be some options that I might consider. Keep in mind that the outfitter allows nothing bigger than a daypack, so carrying around something like a bog tripod is probably not doable. Thanks in advance.

 

[WeiserBucks]

I've never seen a bipod that couldn't be removed to place a rifle in a scabbard. Bring one if you want to.

 

[Steve300xcw]

So put the bipod in your pack?

 

[SirChooCH]

Spartan bipod easily removes with magnet attachment to socket next to your sling swivel stud. Various length legs or tripod are available.

Or if you have trekking poles in your day pack slap some wiser quick stix on those. This would be for more seated or kneeling shooting applications.

 

[philson208]

I had to remove my Harris bipod to fit in the scabbard but kept it handy and screwed it on to my gun during our stalk over to the bull I shot. I had more trouble putting rounds into the bull than reattaching my bipod.

 

[mntnguide]

I put my Spartan in my saddle bag, i can grab it just as quick as my rifle. . . that being said, I would highly suggest you try not to use a daypack. It will make you personally way more uncomfortable on the horse. Any good outfitter should have large saddle bags on your saddle, and if you cant fit what you need for a day in there, you are taking to much. If you are in grizzly country, most guides bring a pack animal with them so you dont have to leave an elk overnight, and you can throw gear on that animal if so. . But, if you arent familiar with horseback hunting much, riding with a daypack is miserable, especially long days

 

[voltage]

I generally keep my Atlas in my pant pocket while on horseback.

 

[6.5Express]

As above, spartan in my saddle bag on the drivers side. I believe this is the way

 

[bmart2622]

Spartan with an FHF holster attached horizontally on the bottom of your bino harness

 

[CoHntr82]

I run a hatch. Mounts to a picanny rail. Super versatile and easy on/off

 

[Indian Summer]

My Bog Pod fits in my day pack.

 

[Ret. Coach]

Thanks to everyone for the input.

 

[Woody26]

Gunwerks elevate 2.0 is what I would take. Quickly attaches/detaches to a picattiny rail quarter turn.