loading bipod on midway comp shooting mat???

[GSRswapandslow]

so I haven't had a chance to shoot off my new midway comp shooting mat...but I did roll it out yesterday to check it out...and I have a question:
If i'm supposed to use the flaps on the mat to load the bipod...wtf are they so far back?

If I tried to use them...my knees aren't even on the mat anymore....

 

[CleanMoostang]

Re: loading bipod on midway comp shooting mat???

Midway doesnt offer a very good shooting mat imo. Im over 6' and its almost impossible for me to be completely on the mat with my equipment. I dont own one, my wifes cousin does and he uses it when we shoot.

 

[1911GunNut]

Re: loading bipod on midway comp shooting mat???

The "flaps", i.e. strapping is for the bipod legs. I agree they are too far back. I had my wife sew on a new strap, it a slight angle up close to the end. I like to shoot prone at a slight angle, so having the strap at an angle allows me to load the shit out the bipod and be on the mat.

 

[GSRswapandslow]

Re: loading bipod on midway comp shooting mat???

if I put the bipod on the skirt up front....i fit fine, i'm only 5'9"....i just don't understand why they'd put the loading "tabs" on the main body of the mat...

here's there picture:

 

[killerwaffles]

Re: loading bipod on midway comp shooting mat???

I was wondering that same question for a while and someone told me the front flap is to help dust and debris going everywhere from the muzzle blast but I am not sure how true that is. it would make sense though...

 

[tip2oo3]

Re: loading bipod on midway comp shooting mat???

I just flip it backwards and use the carry strap to hook into my bipod if needed, looking at the picture above the muzzle end of your rifle will be where the midwayusa logo is located.