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Looking for a quality bipod for use in the mountains. Nothing like dedicating a whole off season on a high country hunt and then missing a 180" buck. Don't ask but the third time isn't gonna happen.. So far best I've found locally is a Harris which I might buy.
So band and lenght suggestions and I'm all ears. Anyone use a bipod that pivots?
Thanks
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I like the Spartan for hunting.
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I have a couple Harris S models mostlty for prone or sitting behind flat surfaces
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I've used the same Harris for close to 3 decades, 5 states and Africa
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Trekking poles crossed or my pack.
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I want to try the Spartan lightweight for those 600 yd crawl-stalks across wheat stubble going after pronghorns.
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Harris is hard to beat for the money, I have several and like them a lot. I do find it interesting that the bipods they make for pic rails come in swivel only which is not my preference. Have both types, I prefer the simplicity of the non-swivel, fixed type.
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I've used the same Harris for close to 3 decades, 5 states and Africa What length does your bipod extend to?
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Have a bunch of S series Harris Bipods and love em. If you do end up with a Harris S series make sure to get a locking lever similar to this one.
https://www.amazon.com/POD-LOC-by-KMW/dp/B00GPSJF84/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?crid=2MN995WZLY6JJ&keywords=harris+bipod+locking+lever&qid=1676569848&sprefix=harris+bipod+loc%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-5
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I like the Spartan for hunting. Trekking poles crossed or my pack. For lightweight mountain hunting I would consider these options, as well as the SnipePod.
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Spartan for me. Swivels, tilts, easy on/off. Lightweight. Not cheap. Especially the ones with adjustable height.
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I bought the Wiser Precision Quick-StiX last year, but haven't used them yet.
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Spartan for me. Swivels, tilts, easy on/off. Lightweight. Not cheap. Especially the ones with adjustable height. Same here. I like ability to pop it on and off. I got lucky though, bought a super discounted Leupold branded one from midway for around $50-$60 a few years ago.
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I've used the same Harris for close to 3 decades, 5 states and Africa What length does your bipod extend to? 13-23 or close to that.....two sections rotor head
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Spartan for me. Swivels, tilts, easy on/off. Lightweight. Not cheap. Especially the ones with adjustable height. Same here. I like ability to pop it on and off. Yeah, that's one of the nice features of the SnipePod, as well.
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Another vote for the SnipePod. I like the Spartan for hunting. Trekking poles crossed or my pack. For lightweight mountain hunting I would consider these options, as well as the SnipePod.
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Harris is hard to beat for the money, I have several and like them a lot. I do find it interesting that the bipods they make for pic rails come in swivel only which is not my preference. Have both types, I prefer the simplicity of the non-swivel, fixed type. +1 I’ve had mine for over 25 years and have never found the need for anything else.
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I use my pack, a set of shooting stix and all my rifles have harris style pivoting bipods on them. I practice regularly with all of them. Funny thing about the chinese copies of harris bipod is that the pivoting models come with a large locking handle( harris do not) and with a little check over and tightening up they are just as good.
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