Anyone have personal experience opinions on pros/cons of mounting a bipod on a large bore rifle? Harris is leading brand, any differing viewpoints?
I agree with "Long Shot". They work great. Harris is the most solid of the bipods. The 6" to 9" is only good from a prone position, or from a benchrest. For hunting in the field you want either the 13" to 25" model, or the 13" to 27" model. This size is great from the sitting position or kneeling position. There are something like 3 positions/ 3 sections on these models. Low position is 13" High position is 25" or 27". Middle height is about 20" These will help to stabilize your rifle on those 250 yard to 300 yard shots.
I would strongly suggest getting the "Harris" brand bipod --- it is rock solid. And I would also suggest their "S" model ( "swivel" model). It doesn't really "swivel", but it tilts about 30 degrees to the left or right. This helps when you can't get the bipod legs on even ground. It is about $10 or $20 more but worth it.
I use mine on my .300 Rem UltraMag Sendero, as well as my .300 Weatherby -- although, it fits all of my rifles. I usually keep the bipod in my daypack. If it is apparent that I will have a shot at 250 yards+, I pull out the bipod and put it on. It takes about 10 seconds to install, or 10 seconds to uninstall.
I would again highly recommend the Harris bipod, in a 13" to 25" model, or possibly the 13" to 27" model if you are about 6' tall --- and suggest the "S" swivel model as well. I have attached a link to the Harris Bipod below:
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