Do u take a bipod sheep hunting?

[Rantastic]

Do u take your bipods backpack sheephunting or are they dead weight?
I'm assuming that the potential for a long shot is huge so a perfect rest would be ideal but i see a lot of people use their packs instead.
Is this always feasable ?
Just looking for some opinions

[huntinalberta]

I would just use my pack, a bipod is to much extra weight

[newguy]

i always bring the bipod. sure, it weighs you down a few pounds but it has never forced me off a mountain because it makes the climb too hard. it should be noted i've never taken a sheep!!

we climbed a bunch of mountains last year and saw sheep almost every time. went out hunting, never saw a sheep with my gun... that's why i keep trying!

[rottie]

Always when I used to chase Sheep and high country Mule deer
Shots may be long and it reall helps get steady

[Roughneck Country]

Never, I use my pack for a rest or someting in the environment to rest on. I have done a lot of mountain hunting and have never found a need for it. Trekking poles on the other hand are irreplacable to me.

[Mountain Guy]

Kind of.. 2 mono pods act as walking sticks, spotting scope rest and bi-pod!

[fast_pass88]

I pack a lead sled up with me for that extra insurance for that tough shot! The weight is worth the confidence!
Lol just kidding

Not a chance I'd take one up with me! Why would I spend big $$ on lightweight gear and then take up a something that isn't necessary?
For the experience I've had, which is limited, I've learned that the easy part is the shot, every other aspect of sheep hunting is the hard part!

[elkhunter11]

I never have, and never will carry a bipod while sheep hunting.

[Leather burner]

No. you always have a pack or a rock or some natural feature to take a rest on. save the weight for your celebratory mickey

[cowboyhunter]

Never

[Grizzly Adams]

Mountains are full of rocks just the right size. Just remember to put your coat down first.

Grizz

[mad mountain mike]

I use trekking poles, so I keep a piece of Velcro about 6" long wrapped around one. Then I cross the poles when a bipod is needed and tightly bound them together with the Velcro. The legs are independently adjustable for steep slopes and it makes a rock solid platform for long shots in the seated position. If prone is possible I just use my pack or what ever is laying around but sometimes you just can't get a shot laying down.

[Rantastic]

Thanks guys I used to shoot without a bipod always using trees as a rest but I imagine above treeline that won't work. Good to know rocks and packs work for most of you cuz i was dreading the extra 2 pounds of my harris.
One more question. Do you see much grouse in the mountains this time of year? or is it still to early for my buddy to bother bringing a backpack 22. That Chiappa little badger is only 3 pounds but I don't want it weighing him down for nothing!

[crazy_davey]

Originally Posted by mad mountain mike

I use trekking poles, so I keep a piece of Velcro about 6" long wrapped around one. Then I cross the poles when a bipod is needed and tightly bound them together with the Velcro.

Same here, I just carry a small chunk of bicycle inner tube and cut it into elastic size pieces and use those to hold my poles together. I usually just take the top section of my poles off and use the bottom two sections.

[Lr1000]

Originally Posted by crazy_fool1

Thanks guys I used to shoot without a bipod always using trees as a rest but I imagine above treeline that won't work. Good to know rocks and packs work for most of you cuz i was dreading the extra 2 pounds of my harris.
One more question. Do you see much grouse in the mountains this time of year? or is it still to early for my buddy to bother bringing a backpack 22. That Chiappa little badger is only 3 pounds but I don't want it weighing him down for nothing!

Lots of grouse in the mountains I hunt. Just as always be very careful burning everything u clean cuz they do become a predator attractant. I normally just hit them with a rock tho. Can't be bothered carrying two guns.

[Rantastic]

lol a rock LR1000? Well I bought the 2.8 pound chiappa little badger because it folds in half and is a pretty neat toy so i figure making my buddy carry it for fresh supper is a win win

[HuntingRight]

When I need to, will always hire someone to help me that.. too heavy for me

[zatoan]

Always when I used to chase Sheep and high country Mule deer
Shots may be long and it reall helps get steady

[mightybuck]

Always that is how i practice and train . harris bipod mini goes everywhere with me

[Jordan Smith]

I carry a Snipe Pod. Works great for sitting position. Rocks and my pack get the call if I can go prone.

[Young Eldon]

I have shot 4 rams and a couple ewes without pods or poles. Not needed!

[drake]

If you were "proficient" out past 500 yds like you claim, wouldnt you have a repeatable shooting system established?. The fact that you're asking about a bipod makes me scratch my head.