bipods are certainly worth having and the harris is a very good choice.
i also like the models with leg notches.
for strictly bench shooting a good front rest is superior however. visit a sanctioned benchrest match and take note of
the type of rest used. i doubt you'll be seeing any bipods.
however for most of us a bipod is a viable alternative.
there are also better options for hunting but again the bipod
is a good consideration.
for hunting from a fixed location such as prairie dog hunting or deer hunting a light portable bench cant be beat. it can be used in conjunction with the lower model bipods. also an excellant choice if hunting from a fixed location is the ultimate tripod as made by mcfadden machine in blairsville pa. it allows for shooting from a sitting or standing position. with it you can follow an animal as it moves and be ready to shoot as soon as it stops.
something difficult to do with bipods. heavy long barreled
guns are not an issue with it as the tension can be adjusted to suit. i own the longest model harris bipod and its junk
when compared to the ultimate tripod.
