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THE RIFLE BIPOD BUYER'S GUIDE

There are many rifle bipod styles and models out there, but which is best for you? Like most shooting gear, that mostly depends on your use case and what features you want or need.

So, we're going to go over the different kinds of bipods, what each type is best used for, and then look at some good models to choose from for different purposes.

ARE RIFLE BIPODS WORTH IT?

The obvious utility of a bipod is stabilizing the rifle in the field. For some pursuits, using one is, at a minimum, a very good idea—and for others, it’s an absolutely critical piece of gear for placing precise shots at distance.

Competition shooters in modern rifle sports, such as 2-Gun, Quantified Performance, Brutality matches and similar events, can lose a lot of points if their firing position isn’t stable. Military and police snipers, as well as hunters, use bipods for the same benefits provided by additional stability … but with much higher stakes, the

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