Re: Shooters Ridge Bipods!!
shooter's ridge (including the caldwell, winchester brand, etc knockoffs) pros:
1. less money than harris
2. basically the same features as the harris
3. will work as a practical bipod
4. the tightening knob is a nice difference
cons:
1. not the same quality as the harris - even down to the rubber feet.
2. spring tension not the same - harris keeps those legs deployed or stowed better.
3. just not as solid feeling as the harris - but will work none the less.
other comparisons and to pick a length and notched or smooth legs:
HARRIS / HARRIS STYLED BIPODS
if you already have 3 harris bipods, then you know the answer to your question. or put one of your harris' on the hunter rifle.
you can think of it this way too: you probably already spent $X on the rifle, ammo, licenses, sick / vacation days from work to go hunting, other associated gear, time and energy to go hunting. might as well throw in 30.00 to 40.00 more for the harris.