Advanced Marksmanship Bipod "low" or bipod "high"?

[Alan Griffith]

Yesterday, while out shooting some steel from different field positions off my 6-9 Harris bipod, I noticed that if the angle of the target was above level, say up hill, I didn't feel as comfortable in the prone position. I felt that my face was off my stock. My neck and back seemed quite arched backwards and it was pretty uncomfortable. This is on a hunting rifle, McM Rem Sporter with a Pierce short action in 6.5x47 and a NF 2.5-10.

Which is better, high or low position on the bipod; when you end up arching your head and back way back? I was always under the impression, the closer to the ground the better.

Alan

 

[Casey Simpson]

Re: Bipod "low" or bipod "high"?

In my experience, to whatever extent that is, bipod leg extension is primarily determined by what it takes to get the butt properly placed, combined with proper cheek weld, resulting in natural point of aim. Obviously, the scope has to be mounted the right height, the stock has to fit the shooter, and it helps if the ground is level. Briefly, if the back is arched, you're too high. If the back of the neck is strained, your too low.

Frank did an instrucion video. Froggy somebody wrote an article on the topic on Accurate Shooter.com.

Someone might have time to log on and write a dissertation.

 

[gvanhyning]

Re: Bipod "low" or bipod "high"?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Casey Simpson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In my experience, to whatever extent that is, bipod leg extension is primarily determined by what it takes to get the butt properly placed, combined with proper cheek weld, resulting in natural point of aim. Obviously, the scope has to be mounted the right height, the stock has to fit the shooter, and it helps if the ground is level. Briefly, if the back is arched, you're too high. If the back of the neck is strained, your too low.

Frank did an instrucion video. Froggy somebody wrote an article on the topic on Accurate Shooter.com.

Someone might have time to log on and write a dissertation. </div></div>
Ditto! You want the bipod height that provides a comfortable shooting position. Proper eye relief and position in relation to the scope "picture", i.e., a full bright scope. It's been my experience that 6-9" usually comes up a little short in the field, especially if you have a shot uphill. I use the 9-13" and on occasion have to put my pack under it to get the elevation I need. There's always the shovel option, digging a hole.