Options For Seated Shooting (Spartan Javelin)

[mxgsfmdpx]

I find myself taking a lot of seated position shots. I've always used a long, heavier bipod but I've really been liking the Spartan Javelin for weight. This is great for prone shots but I was wondering if anyone has some real word experience using a longer version for seated shots? Do they make a set of snap in legs long enough for this type of shooting?

Thanks.

 

[ManyBullets]

They make longer ones that you screw in to replace the short ones

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

They make longer ones that you screw in to replace the short ones

I’d like to use the quick insert that way I have prone shots and seated shots both ready to go instantly. So I would have to order a second unit and then screw in the long legs? Got a link?

 

[WeiserBucks]

Do you carry a tripod for glassing? I use a Tac MTN Rifle Rest from FHF gear. Pretty versatile for several different positions. I use a bipod for prone shooting whenever possible.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Do you carry a tripod for glassing? I use a Tac MTN Rifle Rest from FHF gear. Pretty versatile for several different positions. I use a bipod for prone shooting whenever possible.

I have a tripod and the quick attach rifle rest for it, rarely take any shots off of it though. Bipod and prone is always ideal but not always feasible given terrain, brush, etc.

Like I said, I find myself while actually hunting and killing, taking quite a fair amount of my shots while seated. I want to be able to have both lightweight bipods available, the short one for prone shots goes in my front left pocket, long version will be single strapped to outside of pack, either bipod ready to go in seconds. Sounds like I need to order a second full setup and order the long legs for it.

 

[Aviator]

I used Snipe pod for years but have recently been trying a hatch, if you don’t mind the weight Hatch is more stable. I shoot sitting most of the time.

 

[WeiserBucks]

I have a tripod and the quick attach rifle rest for it, rarely take any shots off of it though. Bipod and prone is always ideal but not always feasible given terrain, brush, etc.

Like I said, I find myself while actually hunting and killing, taking quite a fair amount of my shots while seated. I want to be able to have both lightweight bipods available, the short one for prone shots goes in my front left pocket, long version will be single strapped to outside of pack, either bipod ready to go in seconds. Sounds like I need to order a second full setup and order the long legs for it.

Sounds like we're using our gear much differently. I leave my Atlas attached to the rifle 100% of the time in the field and the Tac MTN stays on one leg of the tripod for sitting, standing kneeling ect. The rifle is never attached to the tripod. Hope that makes more sense than my 1st reply.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Sounds like we're using our gear much differently. I leave my Atlas attached to the rifle 100% of the time in the field and the Tac MTN stays on one leg of the tripod for sitting, standing kneeling ect. The rifle is never attached to the tripod. Hope that makes more sense than my 1st reply.

I used to always have my bipod attached to the rifle as well, with the spartan and in my front pocket its actually faster (used timer) than unfolding each bipod leg down and getting ready . VAST majority of shots are laying prone with short bipod, but, I've missed animals due to needing to be higher up or shoot seated, can get creative with backpack but nowhere near as ideal as long bipod while seated. While hunting coyotes I've found that seated position while resting back against ATV tire is ideal. Incredible stability and killed dogs WAY out there using this method.

I need to be able to have prone bipod and seated bipods both ready within seconds and I think this is the way with the two different length Spartans.

 

[WeiserBucks]

I'm not a dedicated mutt hunter, no relevant input, I just shoot them when its convenient.

 

[kswaterfowl]

Shooting sticks for seated, and have a short bipod mounted on the rifle.

 

[Mark at EXO]

Easy, quick, affordable, effective...

 

[gtriple]

Easy, quick, affordable, effective...

I was about to post the same thing. The Wiser QuickStix and QuickClip is my go-to shooting setup for basically any height. I keep a Javelin Tac Pro just for the long range prone stuff, but otherwise I'm shooting off my Stix.

I also just ordered their tripod setup.

 

[kthomas]

A quality tripod (RRS), is going to be MUCH more stable than any bipod in the seating position.

Buy a quality tripod, and it can serve you both in glassing and shooting from alternate positions. Not many investments better than a solid tripod.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Guys. This is for being able to quickly sit down and take a shot on an animal. Not trying to put together two trekking poles, not trying to set up a tripod and chair.

This application is the same as seeing an animal, folding down your bipod (or in my case attaching to quick connect) and taking a shot in less than 7 seconds. This is for shots where prone doesn’t allow for a sight picture or the terrain doesn’t allow for setting up prone.

I think I’ve figure it out with having a second full bipod ready to snap into the mount same as my short bipod for prone.

I’ll post some videos of what I’m talking about after the long leg bipod arrives.

 

[SDHNTR]

I’d like to use the quick insert that way I have prone shots and seated shots both ready to go instantly. So I would have to order a second unit and then screw in the long legs? Got a link?

Yes. Which was a deal breaker for me.

 

[SDHNTR]

Guys. This is for being able to quickly sit down and take a shot on an animal. Not trying to put together two trekking poles, not trying to set up a tripod and chair.

This application is the same as seeing an animal, folding down your bipod (or in my case attaching to quick connect) and taking a shot in less than 7 seconds. This is for shots where prone doesn’t allow for a sight picture or the terrain doesn’t allow for setting up prone.

I think I’ve figure it out with having a second full bipod ready to snap into the mount same as my short bipod for prone.

I’ll post some videos of what I’m talking about after the long leg bipod arrives.

You are asking for a Hatch bipod. It’s the best I’ve found, though faaaaarrrrrr from perfect, for what you are describing. The MDT Cyke pod triple seems even better but you better no like your money!

 

[dirtytough]

I have two Javelin’s. I have them setup like you are talking about mxg. They are light enough it’s a non issue to pack both on day hunts.

I don’t use the sitting height bipod hardly at all anymore after using a tripod. (Yes I understand the bipod is slightly faster)

 

[Lawnboi]

Have you practiced shooting off a standing pack? Works okay for me seated in a hasty situation.

If I’m pulling something off my pack or grabbing and adjusting trekking poles I’m just going to grab my tripod and have near prone stability.

You can train a tripod to be pretty fast.

 

[Hectocotylus]

Guys. This is for being able to quickly sit down and take a shot on an animal. Not trying to put together two trekking poles, not trying to set up a tripod and chair.

This application is the same as seeing an animal, folding down your bipod (or in my case attaching to quick connect) and taking a shot in less than 7 seconds. This is for shots where prone doesn’t allow for a sight picture or the terrain doesn’t allow for setting up prone.

I think I’ve figure it out with having a second full bipod ready to snap into the mount same as my short bipod for prone.

I’ll post some videos of what I’m talking about after the long leg bipod arrives.

Wiser quick stix is as fast or faster. If I’m close to where I think I’m going to be seeing an animal I have my rifle in one hand and the connected stix in the other. can use as a trekking pole in rough country at the same time. See animal? 2 seconds to deploy. Give it a whirl. It’s a cheap experiment


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[svivian]

Hatch outdoors is about as good all around as you can do right now IMO.