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.

 

[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.

 

[Cliff Gray]

pants pocket, saddle bag are good options for a detached bipod.

try to practice with one vs using your pack. You might find that you don't have a huge effectiveness difference.

horseback elk hunts - the vast majority of your shots will not be from prone position. If you can't shoot seated with your bipod, it probably isn't worth the complication. The gunwerks bipod has the best quick attach that I have seen, but it is too short for me to shoot off while seated. The hatch slide heads can be tricky to get on and off of some rails - just try it. One particular, built-in rail I have to put grease on.

if you hunt with one detached, practice that whole process of getting it on and getting setup. even just dry fire runs in your house.

 

[Ret. Coach]

I have a simple Cabelas bipod (not attached to the rifle) that extends from 21.5 inches all the way up to 62. I really like it and have carried it attached to my pack on prior hunts albeit not on horses though. Do those of you that have hunted with your rifle in a scabbard think that I could slide the bipod in with the rifle or would the minimum length of 21.5 inches allow it to be placed in most saddle bags?

 

[WeiserBucks]

horseback elk hunts - the vast majority of your shots will not be from prone poposition.

I hear this constantly, what does horseback have anything to do with shooting position?

 

[Cliff Gray]

I hear this constantly, what does horseback have anything to do with shooting position?

I hear ya, nothing to do with the horseback part. Has all to do with the type of terrain and vegetation that most horseback elk hunts are done in. Obviously a generalization, but holds pretty true that those hunts are done in areas with uneven shooting platforms, lots of angles and some level of vegetation.

 

[UKwildcatfan]

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.

Should be easily removable. I quit carrying an attached bipod as I've only shot prone one time. I now carry a Bog Havoc two leg extendable bipod. Perfect for sitting and lightweight. My outfitter liked it so much, he started carrying one for clients to use.

 

[LightFoot]

Lots of good recommendations. I like the spartan and the detachable atlas. Got a gunwerks bipod for this year.

Collapsable shooting sticks (i.e. hammer) are a good option to keep handy in the daypack.

Good luck on your hunt.


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[snowymtnwolf]

Because of some of the comments.

Maybe a light weight shooting bag a better option.

Can utilize many things to help you achieve what a bipod does (i.e. your day pack - limb - rock - etc). And shooting bag is nice even IF you do have a bipod (or if you use something else for prop up front).

But IF you are going bipod - get Spartan. Then your next hard decision will be on leg length

Good luck


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[Indian Summer]

I hear ya, nothing to do with the horseback part. Has all to do with the type of terrain and vegetation that most horseback elk hunts are done in. Obviously a generalization, but holds pretty true that those hunts are done in areas with uneven shooting platforms, lots of angles and some level of vegetation.

And hunts done on foot are on flatter ground. Yeah… no. I’ve never hunted elk that weren’t standing on or surrounded by big hills. Any tripod bipod or shooting sticks should be long enough to set up on the downhill side. This will always be the case if you’re shooting from one ridge across a canyon to another ridge, which is very common.

We use our tripods back home for turkeys and also on crossbows for deer. That means we are sitting in a small chair in the ground is lower just like when I’m facing downhill for elk.

When my Bog Pod is fully collapsed, it comes to the very top of my day pack. I can throw my day pack on the ground and attach my gun to the tripod in 2 seconds while it is still inside the day pack. Pretty handy when a shooting opportunity is going to be short, which is also very common.

A few things to think about.