Bi-pods and Accuracy - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

LiLBucket · 10-14-2010, 08:42 AM

I've been seeing talk about bi-pods affecting accuracy. I don't see how this can be possible. MAYBE on barrel mounted versions, but even then IDK

Discuss

otherloginbroke · 10-14-2010, 08:43 AM

some stocks arent regid enoungh to hold the weight of the gun without touching the barrel

thedonn007 · 10-14-2010, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by LiLBucket

I've been seeing talk about bi-pods affecting accuracy. I don't see how this can be possible. MAYBE on barrel mounted versions, but even then IDK

Discuss

They do affect your accuracy. They increase accuracy.

Chris · 10-14-2010, 09:48 AM

Everyone I know shoots off a bipod and many of them shoot .4 and under groups out to 1k regularly. They're not hurting anyone's accuracy that I can see.

SEREvince · 10-14-2010, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris

Everyone I know shoots off a bipod and many of them shoot .4 and under groups out to 1k regularly. They're not hurting anyone's accuracy that I can see.

OMG a .4 group at 1k!

Even .4 MOA would be pretty amazing. That would be, what? A 4" group at 1000 yards?

D_JEEPER · 10-14-2010, 06:39 PM

my bipod doesnt have any negative affects... though i wish i could fold the whole handle up at times....

still, its nice to have.

5spd · 10-14-2010, 07:02 PM

Yup the only effect they have is I hit everything I shoot at with a bipod, more stable better accuracy.

Citzen_Hawk · 10-14-2010, 10:32 PM

they can affect the accuracy if the gun is all tacticooled with 10 pounds of junk hanging from the front and the shooter cant hold the gun up, Or the legs are never deployed

Pt_Ranger_V8 · 10-14-2010, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by D_JEEPER

my bipod doesnt have any negative affects... though i wish i could fold the whole handle up at times....

still, its nice to have.

would you eat some fuckin' cheeseburgers already? I think my 8yo has more muscle than you - and he hasn't broke 60lbs yet!

89breaker · 10-15-2010, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by D_JEEPER

my bipod doesnt have any negative affects... though i wish i could fold the whole handle up at times....

still, its nice to have.

Is that the state range in Charles City?

pipehitter155 · 10-15-2010, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by D_JEEPER

my bipod doesnt have any negative affects... though i wish i could fold the whole handle up at times....

still, its nice to have.

man you're just a glutton for punishment aren't you....

300sniper · 10-15-2010, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by LiLBucket

I've been seeing talk about bi-pods affecting accuracy. I don't see how this can be possible. MAYBE on barrel mounted versions, but even then IDK

Discuss

it really depends on where you are reading this talk and the context it's in.

certainly, a person is going to be able to shoot tighter with a bipod for support than they would offhand. groups off a bipod may not be as tight off a bipod vs. off sandbags or a benchrest.

LiLBucket · 10-15-2010, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 300sniper

it really depends on where you are reading this talk and the context it's in.

I saw it mostly on FAL files. Of course, it's where I've been digging given my new FAL addiction...and acquisition

misterfubar · 10-15-2010, 05:14 AM

Who gave McLovin a gun?

LiLBucket · 10-15-2010, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by misterfubar

Who gave McLovin a gun?

*zooom*

^that was the sound of your post zipping over my head

Whatchu talkin bout willis??

Romogo · 10-15-2010, 05:52 AM

He's referring to DJ as McLovin' from whatever movie he was in.

LiLBucket · 10-15-2010, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Romogo

He's referring to DJ as McLovin' from whatever movie he was in.

Sure as shit is!!

I totally missed that

Texas97 · 10-15-2010, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by pipehitter155

man you're just a glutton for punishment aren't you....

i swear he posts more unsolicited pictures of himself than anyone in OSR

tortuga · 10-15-2010, 12:59 PM

I know that if you are going to use a bipod, sight it in that way. For example, if you shoot off bags and then attach a bipod your POI will change. How much depends on a lot of things, but any time you change the weight and recoil characteristics of a rifle that will happen.

As others have noted, some rifle barrels & stocks are not stiff enough and you can have some issues with accuracy as a result, usually caused by too much pressure being exerted on the rifle. If it is not even from shot to shot that will cause some issues.

HahnsB2 · 10-15-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by misterfubar

Who gave McLovin a gun?

The cops did, remember?

YouTube - Mclovin's Rampage

aloharover · 10-15-2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LiLBucket

I saw it mostly on FAL files. Of course, it's where I've been digging given my new FAL addiction...and acquisition

They are probably referring to the basic fal bipod, which attaches directly to the barrel.
Also, considering the FAL isn't known for sub MOA accuracy, its a tough one.

broncman · 10-15-2010, 05:12 PM

For varmint hunting (mainly crows and starlings) around here. I am much more accurate with sand bags. They are a bitch to carry, but I can really get bedded in with a good bag. A bipod folded up on a hunting rifle and shot off hand (say standing) is like a giant tuning fork!!

I do have a bipod on one of my rifles and technique is a must. I "preload" the bipod usually by putting forward pressure on it with the legs on firm surface so they can "push back". that is what works for me.

A lot of comp shooters use them because of the class they are in may not allow a front bench style rest. I tried one of the Sinclair monstrositys once on my Kriegr barreled AR and I could not make it work for me.

I do like the bipods on the FAL's. Since my FALS are not for accuracy work, it is a blast to shoot prone with them on a bipod and plink away!

BigBlue&Goldie · 10-15-2010, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Pt_Ranger_V8

would you eat some fuckin' cheeseburgers already? I think my 8yo has more muscle than you - and he hasn't broke 60lbs yet!

No shit, if you took some of that ninja gear off your gun you wouldn't need the bipod/transformer thing.

aloharover · 10-16-2010, 01:03 PM

He isn't really a Ninja ya know, just plays one online.

DavidVanVorous · 10-16-2010, 03:10 PM

There bipods then there's bipods...

Taken on the 1000 yd buff range during the Quigley shoot.

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Chris III Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 2032 Posts: 11,060	Everyone I know shoots off a bipod and many of them shoot .4 and under groups out to 1k regularly. They're not hurting anyone's accuracy that I can see. __________________ 07 FFL There is no "overkill". There is only "open fire" and "I need to reload"

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5spd Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5333 Location: WY Posts: 3,229	Yup the only effect they have is I hit everything I shoot at with a bipod, more stable better accuracy. __________________ Family of Veterans!

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tortuga Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38420 Posts: 188	I know that if you are going to use a bipod, sight it in that way. For example, if you shoot off bags and then attach a bipod your POI will change. How much depends on a lot of things, but any time you change the weight and recoil characteristics of a rifle that will happen. As others have noted, some rifle barrels & stocks are not stiff enough and you can have some issues with accuracy as a result, usually caused by too much pressure being exerted on the rifle. If it is not even from shot to shot that will cause some issues.

10-15-2010, 05:12 PM	#22 (permalink)
broncman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27153 Location: western North Carolina Posts: 1,113	For varmint hunting (mainly crows and starlings) around here. I am much more accurate with sand bags. They are a bitch to carry, but I can really get bedded in with a good bag. A bipod folded up on a hunting rifle and shot off hand (say standing) is like a giant tuning fork!! I do have a bipod on one of my rifles and technique is a must. I "preload" the bipod usually by putting forward pressure on it with the legs on firm surface so they can "push back". that is what works for me. A lot of comp shooters use them because of the class they are in may not allow a front bench style rest. I tried one of the Sinclair monstrositys once on my Kriegr barreled AR and I could not make it work for me. I do like the bipods on the FAL's. Since my FALS are not for accuracy work, it is a blast to shoot prone with them on a bipod and plink away! __________________ K&K Racing #21 ECORS Class A Early Bronco Last edited by broncman; 10-15-2010 at 05:14 PM.

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DavidVanVorous Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 36733 Location: Was Bozeman now Cofederated tribes res Posts: 1,767	There bipods then there's bipods... Taken on the 1000 yd buff range during the Quigley shoot. __________________ [I]Vegetarian is an old Native American word for bad hunter[/I] Last edited by DavidVanVorous; 10-17-2010 at 04:55 PM.

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