Bipod types

[Aggy]

Are there any advantages/ disadvantages between the regular bipod that sits under the rifle to a top rail fitting where the rifle hangs beneath or even a side mounting one .

[ds1]

A different perspective on it - how do you like your recoil? Bouncy or direct?

I’ve used a few bipods from a Parker Hale to Harris to Rempel to MDT to Fortmeier (hangs beneath) and others. The Fortmeier was very stable but so was the Rempel. The difference to me and I think it is personal preference is how you want the bipod to track (or bounce). 

An AXMC is a heavy rifle but in 338 LM it still has a bit of recoil I found the Fortmeier and Harris to have the most bounce. Less so the Rempel but that was about as heavy as a car jack. A bipod which has a bit of slack in the legs (pivots) like a AI ( AX) bipod or PH or MDT or Atlas means you need to pre-load it to get it stable but the recoil seems more direct back into my shoulder with less bounce. I prefer this. I have friends with the same rifle who prefer the Fortmeier. Maybe it bounces less for them? 
 

For an over the barrel bipod the Fortmeier is well made for a reasonable price. 
 

Saddle type bipods like the Atlas H series tend to give a larger leg spread which can translate into more stability.

[No i deer]

The Ax pod is good but I like the mystic pod for range shooting.. a Harris everytime in the hunting scenario 

[Richiew]

Very much prefer my fortmeir over my AI bipod . It’s better on gravel shooting points and it tends to slide rather than jump but I use it in the normal way underneath the rifle using the normal spigot .

 Cheers 

[No i deer]

I like the phoenix pod..

Saw some today..

I regret selling mine..

Used the mystic pod too good effect today

[Fifty_seven]

Love my Phoenix Precision Bi-pod. Work smooth, no wear on skis

On 1/30/2022 at 9:37 PM, No i deer said:

I like the phoenix pod..

Saw some today..

I regret selling mine..

Used the mystic pod too good effect today

 

[Aggy]

Will have a nosey at the show