Long Leg Bipod comparison

[huntsd]

Drew a antelope tag this year. Guessing it will be hard to get prone in that country. Thinking about picking up a hatch/gunwerks/tricer bipod so i can sit on my butt and support the rear with my pack. I'm some what leaning towards hatch.

thoughts? any experience using a few of these brands? Thanks Rokslide!

 

[Dave Thomas]

I like the hatch. Haven't used the others.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

I haven’t used it for antelope, but I have had good shooting success using a long-legged Spartan set (I took the legs from a Springbok and the head from a lite). Easy to carry on my pack. Quick to deploy.

 

[Brucebarker024]

Hatch makes a great bipod. I use the dauntless from t3 optics and I love it. I had a tricer and sold it but if it’s strictly for hunting purposes I’m sure it would be just fine.

 

[mlevimadden]

I have used the gunwerks bipod for a couple years and like it. It's lighter and more compact, but it's not a true seated-height bipod. I'm only 5'10" and flexible so I can shoot it hunched over while seated. If you're real tall or have limited mobility, it's going to be tough to shoot from a seated position.

 

[huntsd]

@huntnful I believe you use a hatch?

 

[huntnful]

@huntnful I believe you use a hatch?

Yes the hatch Outwest 27” is still my only hunting bipod. Haven’t found anything better for my use case.

 

[huntsd]

Yes the hatch Outwest 27” is still my only hunting bipod. Haven’t found anything better for my use case.

seems like the best hunting bipid but how do you like it for shooting groups at the range?

 

[IrkedCitizen]

Rokstedi makes excellent bipods in 26/34/42" heights. The difference between the P series and HK series is that the HK does not pan so it's less expensive. They use the same legs and clamps.

I have the prone model. If i need more height I'll use my tripod

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[NSI]

seems like the best hunting bipid but how do you like it for shooting groups at the range?

We use bags on cinder blocks for range duty. The only performance which matters for a tall bipod is seated or kneeling in field conditions.

-J

 

[lintond]

I just bought a Rydr with 12” legs. Haven’t put it thru its paces but initial impression is it’s sturdy & tall.

https://www.rydrindustries.com/store


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[streamerfish]

I just bought a Rydr with 12” legs. Haven’t put it thru its paces but initial impression is it’s sturdy & tall.

https://www.rydrindustries.com/store


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That one looks interesting..

 

[flyfisher117]

I own the Hatch and recently got the Dauntless. I played with a Tricer at the store and was not impressed given its price.

On a pronghorn hunt I would go hatch just because it’s so quick and easy to deploy. It’s also not as big and bulky, much easier to crawl through brush with if you needed. I have the gen 1 so it’s not the best for adjusting in the prone but I’d rather just shoot off a pack in the prone.

 

[huntnful]

seems like the best hunting bipid but how do you like it for shooting groups at the range?

It's not my favorite for shooting groups in all honesty. It's definitely not terrible, but something more rigid is better. But with that said, I did shoot a 30 shot .8 group with a norma mag, off the hatch bipod.

 

[huntnful]

I just bought a Rydr with 12” legs. Haven’t put it thru its paces but initial impression is it’s sturdy & tall.

https://www.rydrindustries.com/store


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My buddy has this one and it seems very interesting and promising also.

 

[lintond]

That one looks interesting..

I have had most every bipod in some form. Hatch gen1, Harris, atlas, ckyepod triple, tricer, gunwerks gen1, etc

“Hi friends my name is David and I have a gear buying/selling issue”

The Rydr is about 27 oz on my scale so not ultralight. I specifically got it for NRL but can see it on certain hunts. The hatch would be a great option.

You might consider a tripod instead of tall bipod if you haven’t already.


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[streamerfish]

I have had most every bipod in some form. Hatch gen1, Harris, atlas, ckyepod triple, tricer, gunwerks gen1, etc

“Hi friends my name is David and I have a gear buying/selling issue”

The Rydr is about 27 oz on my scale so not ultralight. I specifically got it for NRL but can see it on certain hunts. The hatch would be a great option.

You might consider a tripod instead of tall bipod if you haven’t already.


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All I have ever used is a old Harris, 13"-27" model I believe. Mostly used while sitting (where I hunt shooting prone although possible at times, isn't often an option very often. I believe those thing are 20 something oz in weight...

I am going to be looking to for something to replace it (old, rusted out etc). Not willing to pay ckyepod money...

4" to 28" sounds interesting to me. Mostly hunting/shooting...possibility for NRL hunter in the future.

 

[Shortschaf]

Hatch is better built than the Tricer if you don't mind the weight IMO

I do use the Tricers currently though. I think theyre sweet for the weight, verdict is out on the durability though

These tall bipods that splay out for prone work arent the greatest for prone, but they still work well enough. I cant pretend that they hold back my accuracy, they are just a little more cumbersome to set up