Clamp-On Bipod, Do they work?

zemlinrt · October 11, 2006, 12:13 PM

Looking at getting a metal clamp-on bipod to use on my SKS and Mauser for shooting at the field. I was just wondering how well they work, if they fit snug or not?

Wildalaska · October 11, 2006, 12:20 PM

They will change your POA

WildsoadjustforitAlaska

mikejonestkd · October 16, 2006, 02:21 PM

It might even change your POI

justjoshingwithwildalaska...

Kreyzhorse · October 16, 2006, 05:46 PM

I think you are talking about a bipod that clamps onto the swivel stud. If this is the case, I own a Harris bipod that is currently sitting on my Savage 7mm Rem Mag. From my standpoint, the Harris bipod has been exceptional. It's adjustable from the prone position to the sitting position. I hunt a lot out west and feel pretty comfortable taking shots out to 300 yards using the bipod. While that's not a really long shot for some people, I'm a Kentucky boy and a 100 yard shot is a long shot where I hunt.

As far a stability, the bipod clamps around the stud and is tightened by a screw head. Hand tightening the head will firmly attach the bipod to the rifle and the bipod becomes very stable. You can't go wrong with a Harris.

zemlinrt · October 18, 2006, 02:07 PM

I'm looking at the bipods that clamp onto the barrel, not the swivel stud.
That way I can use it on both rifles.

ITEOTWAWKI · October 18, 2006, 02:31 PM

I used to have an ak47 bipod (I think it was because it had a little cutout for the cleaning rod) that just happened to fit nicely on everything. I wish I had another one.

If it's a heavy bipod that clamps to the barrel when opened, and it's less than 20 bucks, jump on it.

tony pasley · October 18, 2006, 07:37 PM

They are good for what they are, they steady your barrel and take some pratice to keep your poa and poi what you need

October 11, 2006, 12:13 PM	#1
zemlinrt Junior Member Join Date: October 11, 2006 Posts: 14	Clamp-On Bipod, Do they work? Looking at getting a metal clamp-on bipod to use on my SKS and Mauser for shooting at the field. I was just wondering how well they work, if they fit snug or not? __________________ Walther P22 - Steyr M9 - Yugo SKS - K98 Mauser - Ruger 10/22

October 16, 2006, 02:21 PM	#3
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 3,717	It might even change your POI justjoshingwithwildalaska... __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

October 18, 2006, 02:07 PM	#5
zemlinrt Junior Member Join Date: October 11, 2006 Posts: 14	I'm looking at the bipods that clamp onto the barrel, not the swivel stud. That way I can use it on both rifles. __________________ Walther P22 - Steyr M9 - Yugo SKS - K98 Mauser - Ruger 10/22

October 11, 2006, 12:20 PM	#2
Wildalaska Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 14,172	They will change your POA WildsoadjustforitAlaska

October 16, 2006, 05:46 PM	#4
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	I think you are talking about a bipod that clamps onto the swivel stud. If this is the case, I own a Harris bipod that is currently sitting on my Savage 7mm Rem Mag. From my standpoint, the Harris bipod has been exceptional. It's adjustable from the prone position to the sitting position. I hunt a lot out west and feel pretty comfortable taking shots out to 300 yards using the bipod. While that's not a really long shot for some people, I'm a Kentucky boy and a 100 yard shot is a long shot where I hunt. As far a stability, the bipod clamps around the stud and is tightened by a screw head. Hand tightening the head will firmly attach the bipod to the rifle and the bipod becomes very stable. You can't go wrong with a Harris.

October 18, 2006, 02:31 PM	#6
ITEOTWAWKI Junior member Join Date: September 22, 2006 Posts: 454	I used to have an ak47 bipod (I think it was because it had a little cutout for the cleaning rod) that just happened to fit nicely on everything. I wish I had another one. If it's a heavy bipod that clamps to the barrel when opened, and it's less than 20 bucks, jump on it.

October 18, 2006, 07:37 PM	#7
tony pasley Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2006 Location: western north carolina Posts: 1,641	They are good for what they are, they steady your barrel and take some pratice to keep your poa and poi what you need