Bipod Accuracy

[nightpusher1]

Hi all,

Whilst reading a few older threads I have noticed there seems to be a train of thought that using a bipod adversely effects accuracy ,is this the case?

[Gwion]

You really need to learn to use it properly but once you are practiced with your 'poddies rig you should be shoring very accurately indeed.

[nightpusher1]

Okay then - what constitutes using it properly.Reason I ask as I have noticed my rifle groups better off a rest than the bipod,is not terrible off the bipod but noticeably looser groups

[Sam45]

Have a look here mate. http://www.ballisticstudies.com/



http://www.ballisticstudies.com/Knowled ... stics.html

[Gwion]

Like everything shooting, consistency is the key. With your average hunting bipod (as opposed to a target bipod), you need to pre-load the bipod. That is apply an even and consistent pressure on the rifle stock with your shoulder so that the pod 'loads' forward repeatably. This reduces any random bouncing, etc..

Hope that makes sense.

[Streamline]

Okay then - what constitutes using it properly.Reason I ask as I have noticed my rifle groups better off a rest than the bipod,is not terrible off the bipod but noticeably looser groups

This is my observation of other people here but it's possible your doing the same.

With a rest you're resting the rifle on it, same every time. You can't really do anything else, as if you pull or push it the rifle will move, so you end up shooting the same each time.

The traction of bipod feet lets you wiggle around a lot though without moving anywhere.

I've seen people load the bipod for one shot (apply slight forward pressure) then just let it rest for the second shot, which makes it hop a bit more. Later trying to get comfortable they sat back and pulled into into them. So the result is all over the place.

The rifle is going to recoil differently if it's being pushed, pulled or resting and shots will shot it.

[nightpusher1]

Thanks to all who replied, especially Streamline - what you describe sounds exactly right .

[Chronos]

have a watch here,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cg0KxIzgS4

key is consistency and factors like the surface you use the bipod on has a big effect of accuracy. not a massive issue when hunting at normal ranges but can be frustrating when load testing at the range

Chronos

[deye243]

shooting off a pod was the best thing i did for my long range shooting , this is at 1026 yards
watch vid full screen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAI4KLQ_sMM

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and this was 1200 yards

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groups off my portable bench are not as good as a pod

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[aam]

It only affects accuracy if you don't apply the fundamentals of markmanship, which recoil managment is part of.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqFH0A7Py1Q

[Sam45]

Mate perfect rifle for long range Going to watch the video now What NF scope are you running?

[deye243]

Mate perfect rifle for long range Going to watch the video now What NF scope are you running?

nearly as good as the one in the middle

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both are NXS 5.5-22x56 one MOAR AND ONE MOART.........but i sold them and my cz 22 and bought this

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[Sam45]

Waaaaaaat...... Nooo. Nice boat though What cals are the 3 rifles? I am looking at grabbing one, Sendaro SFII in 7mm Just not too sure on the Fluted barrel. What are the other 2 cals you have? I know one is the 7mm. Did you bed the stocks or do any extra work to get the 7mm shooting tight groups? At a guess you would be handloading.

Sorry for the 20 questions.


Cheers

Sammy

[duncan61]

The 7mm rem mag sendero is exactly the same as mine.I shoot 168 sierra target bullets at the range and have great results

[nightpusher1]

It only affects accuracy if you don't apply the fundamentals of markmanship, which recoil managment is part of.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqFH0A7Py1Q

Did you read the comments ?- don,t you think comments like "now try it with a Sako Finnlight 30-06 and see how it goes" has some merit.

Seems like there is more to it than a blanket statement such as yours!

[deye243]

The 7mm rem mag sendero is exactly the same as mine.I shoot 168 sierra target bullets at the range and have great results

um not quite ........ jewell trigger set at 6oz B&C M40 stock .the original crap H&S stock was dumped

and in this rifle the higher bc of the amax and burger 168 are far better at 1000 plus .

It only affects accuracy if you don't apply the fundamentals of markmanship, which recoil managment is part of.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqFH0A7Py1Q

Did you read the comments ?- don,t you think comments like "now try it with a Sako Finnlight 30-06 and see how it goes" has some merit.

Seems like there is more to it than a blanket statement such as yours!

yep a lot more stock has a lot to do with it .

Waaaaaaat...... Nooo. Nice boat though What cals are the 3 rifles? I am looking at grabbing one, Sendaro SFII in 7mm Just not too sure on the Fluted barrel. What are the other 2 cals you have? I know one is the 7mm. Did you bed the stocks or do any extra work to get the 7mm shooting tight groups? At a guess you would be handloading.

Sorry for the 20 questions.
Cheers
Sammy

7mm rem mag 260R and 223R .

now i wouldn't buy a REMINGTON that came through raytrade if my life depended on it mine came from the US market
the barrel on the 7mm had a finish just as good as my maddco 264 barrel .

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and this pic was taken after 450 rounds .

good stocks don't need bedding the 5 B&C stocks that i had only one needed it and it was sold pronto and replaced .

and yes hand loading you won't get groups like this at these ranges with factory rounds they are tuned to the rifle .

[Pom]

Cracker at 1,200 there.

[Streamline]

Thanks to all who replied, especially Streamline - what you describe sounds exactly right .

No problemo

[Sam45]

What do you mean by this? Is this the importer?

"now i wouldn't buy a REMINGTON that came through raytrade if my life depended on it mine came from the US market"

[deye243]

if i told you you would be like most others and not believe it and i can't as it's against forum rules .

[Sam45]

if i told you you would be like most others and not believe it and i can't as it's against forum rules .

Could send me a pm?

[deye243]

if i told you you would be like most others and not believe it and i can't as it's against forum rules .

Could send me a pm?

PM me your PH #

[Sam45]

if i told you you would be like most others and not believe it and i can't as it's against forum rules .

Could send me a pm?

PM me your PH #

Done.

[Blackened]

if i told you you would be like most others and not believe it and i can't as it's against forum rules .

Could send me a pm?

No problem here Sam but for your future reference, if people have grievances with a particular supplier, store, service provider etc. we don't want them aired publicly on the forum, as Deye said.

It only causes drama and attracts unwanted attention.

Private messaging is best for such discussions.

[Sam45]

if i told you you would be like most others and not believe it and i can't as it's against forum rules .

Could send me a pm?

No problem here Sam but for your future reference, if people have grievances with a particular supplier, store, service provider etc. we don't want them aired publicly on the forum, as Deye said.

It only causes drama and attracts unwanted attention.

Private messaging is best for such discussions.

Yep cool no worries