Hello Everyone,
I am new to this community but I made an intro post over in the new members section. I am curious about using a Bipod on concrete but I noticed in one of SH videos he said it's a BAAAD idea. I am new to the long range game and will be using an LR308 platform which will already have it's pitfalls so I want to try and eliminate any unnecessary variables that will affect my POI. Since skill will probably already be an issue, I don't need other things I wasn't even aware of until recently making me think I'm more terrible than I am
That said, I have done a few searches but the information is very broad. I see that some people use claw feet or other doodads to help with the bipod on concrete issue. I have been to my local 1000 yard range that uses primarily concrete shooting benches and a LOT of people use bipods over sandbags for the front. I like the concept of a bipod and would love to use one, but if it will cause random fliers and other issues then I will have to rethink this. The SH video didn't go in to detail on loading the bipod on concrete or anything like that but I wanted to see what the general consensus is here. If I can use a bipod properly and eliminate the issue of consistency that is what I would like to do.
One last question. I came across a video where someone was using a monopod at a 45 degree angle on the rear stock so that it could be used like a sandbag with your offhand pivoting it as necessary. Is this a good/bad idea? This just popped in my mind and I have done zero research on the issue but figured I would ask since it's mostly on topic.
Thanks in advance for any opinions or input!
Len
I am new to this community but I made an intro post over in the new members section. I am curious about using a Bipod on concrete but I noticed in one of SH videos he said it's a BAAAD idea. I am new to the long range game and will be using an LR308 platform which will already have it's pitfalls so I want to try and eliminate any unnecessary variables that will affect my POI. Since skill will probably already be an issue, I don't need other things I wasn't even aware of until recently making me think I'm more terrible than I am
That said, I have done a few searches but the information is very broad. I see that some people use claw feet or other doodads to help with the bipod on concrete issue. I have been to my local 1000 yard range that uses primarily concrete shooting benches and a LOT of people use bipods over sandbags for the front. I like the concept of a bipod and would love to use one, but if it will cause random fliers and other issues then I will have to rethink this. The SH video didn't go in to detail on loading the bipod on concrete or anything like that but I wanted to see what the general consensus is here. If I can use a bipod properly and eliminate the issue of consistency that is what I would like to do.
One last question. I came across a video where someone was using a monopod at a 45 degree angle on the rear stock so that it could be used like a sandbag with your offhand pivoting it as necessary. Is this a good/bad idea? This just popped in my mind and I have done zero research on the issue but figured I would ask since it's mostly on topic.
Thanks in advance for any opinions or input!
Len