Recommendations for Bipod for hunting with Thompson Center Encore 308?

[tkdguy]

Any ideas on which models and size to go with? I was thinking of a 6-9" model. Good or bad idea? Thanks.

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[Member 34319]

What sort of mounting?

Swivel stud? Pic rail? ARCA Swiss?

 

[tkdguy]

What sort of mounting?

Swivel stud? Pic rail? ARCA Swiss?

stud. ideas?

 

[Member 34319]

stud. ideas?

Budget?

Use?

 

[tkdguy]

Budget?

$125.00

 

[Member 34319]

$125.00

Harris should work and is about that price.

Magpul is another option. Little more wiggle.

There are a ton of Chinese clones and Chinese models too that work really well, but don't carry the Murica stamp of approval and or brand name. UTG pro makes some really good bipods as an example. They vary in price depending on what you need.

However, I'd say you would be just fine with a Harris unless you need something lightweight.

 

[tkdguy]

Harris should work and is about that price.

Magpul is another option. Little more wiggle.

There are a ton of Chinese clones and Chinese models too that work really well, but don't carry the Murica stamp of approval and or brand name. UTG pro makes some really good bipods as an example. They vary in price depending on what you need.

However, I'd say you would be just fine with a Harris unless you need something lightweight.

What do you suggest that is lightweight?

 

[Member 34319]

What do you suggest that is lightweight?

Spartan precision Javelin is the lightest I've ever had my hands on. I'm not sure it is swivel based though.

 

[Member 34319]

Just checked their website. It's 5oz and you will need an adapter. Total would be about $180-$200

 

[dplev4]

Spartan Precision Javelin Bipod Lite is $145. You will need an adapter mount another $40. However, down the road you buy additional adapters for other rifles and use the same bipod. Bipod is ultralight. Fits it ha magnet so very easy on and off. Perfect for prone and longer legs also available if you prefer kneeling - sitting, thou those are cumbersome in the woods. Love mine.

 

[tkdguy]

I will look at Spartan. Thanks.

 

[tkdguy]

Spartan Precision Javelin Bipod Lite is $145. You will need an adapter mount another $40. However, down the road you buy additional adapters for other rifles and use the same bipod. Bipod is ultralight. Fits it ha magnet so very easy on and off. Perfect for prone and longer legs also available if you prefer kneeling - sitting, thou those are cumbersome in the woods. Love mine.

I have a stud in the forearm now that would have to be removed and replaced and replaced by the Spartan causing an alteration of the stud hole?

 

[thorborg]

I paid about 50 bucks for a Champion adjustable Bipod # 40855, still available, Not something to go to war with but has provided me good service for several years now. It attaches to all my rifles really quickly using their sling studs.
I never thought about hunting with it, since it attaches to the stud, I assume, that forgoes the use of a sling but never actually thought about it.

 

[dplev4]

"I have a stud in the forearm now that would have to be removed and replaced and replaced by the Spartan causing an alteration of the stud hole?"


Adapter mount fits in the swivel stud hole. No alteration needed. That was my experience with Sako, Tikka and CZ rifles. Swivel stud should be standard. That said there might be are some makes out there where it isn't.

 

[tkdguy]

"I have a stud in the forearm now that would have to be removed and replaced and replaced by the Spartan causing an alteration of the stud hole?"


Adapter mount fits in the swivel stud hole. No alteration needed. That was my experience with Sako, Tikka and CZ rifles. Swivel stud should be standard. That said there might be are some makes out there where it isn't.

great. I will order!

 

[Spitpatch]

I'm with @Reno toward asking purpose. Because:

"In my experience, a bipod (Harris type) attached to the forearm of a big game rifle is less than useless."

For further elaboration on that axiom, see related thread,

bipod vs sandbags for precision shooting

Was just about to mention the shooting sticks. Unless you are planning to plant yourself and lay prone to use a pack or bipod, you will most likely be standing when you find an animal. But maybe that’s just me, I like to stay moving when I’m hunting minus some stops here and there. 100%...

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[tkdguy]

Mostly hunting in a sitting or prone position calling in Coyotes or cats; likely 100 yard or more shooting range. Thanks for follow up! Ideas?

 

[Member 34319]

I have a stud in the forearm now that would have to be removed and replaced and replaced by the Spartan causing an alteration of the stud hole?

Their adapter mounts using the studs hole. It ships with various thread screws in industry common swivel stud threads. The adapter has a swivel built in to maintain use with sling.

Only downside to the ultra lightweight one is it is non adjustable.

 

[Spitpatch]

Mostly hunting in a sitting or prone position calling in Coyotes or cats; likely 100 yard or more shooting range. Thanks for follow up! Ideas?

Sticks. (see related thread).

 

[Member 34319]

Mostly hunting in a sitting or prone position calling in Coyotes or cats; likely 100 yard or more shooting range. Thanks for follow up! Ideas?

A good tripod would also be beneficial for this style of hunting. Since the gun isn't horribly heavy, or is it? You don't need a 200-300 tripod. Most camera based tripods should hold the weight of what you're using. I put a 15-20 pound NRL22 rifle on my inexpensive Amazon bipod to practice all the time.

SmallRig 71" Camera Tripod, Foldable Aluminum Tripod & Monopod, 360°Ball Head Detachable, Payload 33lb, Adjustable Height from 16" to 71" for Camera, Phone-3935 https://a.co/d/8WAtvqN

Get a section of ARCA rail mounted to the bottom and you are in business. Or if you are looking at &spartan still get this and your tripod will just mount to the adapter you have mounted to the gun for the bipod.

Arca to Spartan 12mm Converter

Now shooters that have already invested in a third party Arca-compatible ball or pan head can exploit the benefits of the Spartan magnetic rifle attachment system. Made from CNC machined 7075-T7531 aluminium with a durable hard-anodised finish, the Arca to Spartan Converter attaches quickly and...

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Collapse 1 leg and you have yourself a long legged bipod.