[5137]

Anyone use a tripod for shooting varmints (e.g. prairie dogs) rather than a traditional rest? I am wondering if it is a good alternative to a bench...one I have seen is below:

http://www.rwhart.com/hartindex.htm

Click on the ultimate tripod link on the left hand side...

 

[Holmes]

I use a Harris BRSM bipod which is a 6-9" unit. If I need more elevation I use the Stoney Point shooting stix.

Both work well for prairie dogicide. Be sure to zero with the bipod in place as some rifles realise a change in POI with the bipod attached.

Regards,

 

[nomobux]

I would tkink that the higher you get .. you're gonna start seeing flex. Anyway too rich for my blood. I'll stick to my Cowan or Harris S series. Just my opinion.

 

[5137]

Yeah, it sure is quite a bit pricier than a Harris bipod...

Just seemed like it might be a more portable alternative to a shooter's bench...guess I will stick with the bipods, though. I only have a few of the Harris fixed (6-9" BR); how is the swivel model? Does it make the gun any less steady when shooting?

 

[nomobux]

It's steady and lets you square up the rifle on uneven ground. Works well

 

[1346]

Look here: http://snipercountry.com/Articles/SniperSaddle.html

 

[5186]

If I was going to go tripod, I would have to go with the Center Mass rest seen here:

http://www.centermassinc.qpg.com/page2.html

Check out the whole site, there are some good pictures. It has got what looks like arm rests, and can be mounted to most any tripod. Maybe if I win the lotto.

--Dan

 

[5330]

bi-fur-pod

i stumbled on some plans to make your own bipod...very handy and cheap &easy to make. click on this site

http://www.varmintal.net/abifu.htm

enjoy

 

[5149]

Prarie Dogs?

Got_The_Bug,

Where in NH are you going to shoot p-dogs? Heck, I can't even find a decent Wood Chuck population. I get sick reading about those guys and their P-Dog towns, Think we could import some? Start our own little shooting club.

 

[5137]

Oh, crap...if those aren't prairie dogs, then what am I shooting!?!? Prairie dogs make a mewing sound and like tuna, right?

Actually, I am going out to South Dakota at the end of June for a prairie dog shoot with other assorted family members. Should be fun...I did the same thing when I was 16...now I will be 31, and will be taking my 16 year old brother with me...