To swivel or not to swivel

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Re: To swivel or not to swivel

#11 Post by Les »

You always have the option of making one leg longer than the other on sloping ground. ;)
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Les wrote:You always have the option of making one leg longer than the other on sloping ground. ;)
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#13 Post by Alpha1 »

If you are shooting precision of a table at 50 yards a bipod is not what you want you need a front rest some thing like the caldwell. I have just bought one for the very same reason and if you are shooting precision you need a rear bag.
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#14 Post by jack1 »

Alpha1 wrote:If you are shooting precision of a table at 50 yards a bipod is not what you want you need a front rest some thing like the caldwell. I have just bought one for the very same reason and if you are shooting precision you need a rear bag.
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Yes you're right of course it was just that a bipod would be convenient. Thanks
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#16 Post by MotorRacingBruce1980 »

I use a Harris which allows for an adjustable angle but can be locked solid so best of both worlds in my opinion.
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#17 Post by Ovenpaa »

I used to shoot with a 3"-6" Harris fixed, it was great being so low which suits my shoting style, however it lacked the cant which could cause problems so I would always suggest go for one with the ability to cant it slightly and ideally add a Podlock to add some tension.
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