Ya...I don't like that. LOL. I can't see spending $400 on that kind of accessory but watching the video on it....its the Swiss army knife of bipods. Don't talk me in to it, Will!!You’re not gonna like this but… the hatch bipod is very versatile for hunting. Low enough for prone high enough for sitting and everything in between. Expensive but Harris can’t do what the hatch can. Also easy on and off with a pic rail so it’s not digging into your shoulder walking around.
My Harris bipods are all at least 10 years old.....do you have a newer model?Harris. Because it works very well for the $....
Yes. Got it for the wife to use in a sitting position. Believe it adjust up to 25 inches. Will not get short enough to shoot prone though. Fits her well. Not something she's comfortable shooting over 300 yards since it's just not steady enough in the seated position.My Harris bipods are all at least 10 years old.....do you have a newer model?
I have not considered using/carrying a tripod simply because I'd like my hands to be free. Whatever I go to will need to attach to the rifle. Quite often, the shots are quick so an easy, fast extendable bipod is necessary. Thanks though....I've seen the M-Loks on many videos and if you have the time, they look very solid to shoot off of.Have you considered the m-lok/tripod combo?
My friends call me the “gear slut”. But they also benefit from my constant tinkering with different options! They all have the hatch now. I’ve played around with a few options, currently experimenting with shooting from a tripod.Ya...I don't like that. LOL. I can't see spending $400 on that kind of accessory but watching the video on it....its the Swiss army knife of bipods. Don't talk me in to it, Will!!
It’s THAT good….Ya...I don't like that. LOL. I can't see spending $400 on that kind of accessory but watching the video on it....its the Swiss army knife of bipods. Don't talk me in to it, Will!!
When you buy one they come with 1 rail. I bought mine at the expo and they give you like 10% off and an extra rail. It's nice being able to shoot prone or kneeling. It's expensive but I haven't regretted it at all. Have had it on around 20 hunts and no complaints what so ever.You buy the piccany thing separate? And it just connects to the sling button?
You buy the sized rail that you want. Comes with a couple different screw diameters. You unscrew the factory sling stud and screw in the rail through that. Then you have to make another hole in the stock for the second screw (unless you have two studs).You buy the piccany thing separate? And it just connects to the sling button?
I understand. So, once you've screwed a second hole in your stock, no going back. Does Hatch offer different size rails? What is the purpose for different sizes?You buy the sized rail that you want. Comes with a couple different screw diameters. You unscrew the factory sling stud and screw in the rail through that. Then you have to make another hole in the stock for the second screw (unless you have two studs).
My redneck solution has been just to drill another hole, slightly smaller than the screw itself, and let the screw “tap” itself into the stock material. The bulk of the weight/torque is held in by my swivel stud screw. You do need two holes in the stock or it will pivot under recoil.
The “proper” way is to install a T nut…mine is working fine on 5 different stocks from plastic to carbon.
Yep. I’m sure a gunsmith could install a nicer T nut for you…my rifles are all pretty ugly and beat up so I could care less.I understand. So, once you've screwed a second hole in your stock, no going back. Does Hatch offer different size rails? What is the purpose for different sizes?
Guaranteed to help you kill big bucks in the right, or wrong stateWould that Be A Ryan Hatch Bi-Pod?
I hear you, however....until you've shot off of one you can't understand how much time it saves you. I can have legs extended ready to shoot by the time I have sat down to get in to position....or by the time I get prone. While I am extending legs, I am watching the animal and determining its path...seeing where it'll be when I'm in position a second or two later. Instead of looking for a tree, rock or putting my pack in place to HOPE it is the right height to get a good shot off, I am on the animal steady and sure. It's practice and those that use them have it dialed in so it is time saving and better for the animal to get a good kill shot off.WOW I have been hunting deer elk bear lopes yotes ETC for over 40 years & NOT 1 single time in all of those years hunting did I not have time to find a tree a rock drop to the ground & get a shot at a critter. H3ll what happened to learning to shoot off hand ? IF you have the time to setup slide out all the legs lock them in place & get back on that critter your wanting to shoot . I am pretty sure you could find a solid rest to shoot off JUST SAYING !!!
Not saying I didnt try them I had a couple of different ones Harris Caldwell sold or gave them away !! I use a 20$ pair of shooting sticks when I am calling yotes & they get me busted by yotes a lot of times, and there is nothing to mess with the legs are already out.. I use my trekking poles to shoot off if I cant find a better rest And $400 to $500 for a bipod is outrageousI hear you, however....until you've shot off of one you can't understand how much time it saves you. I can have legs extended ready to shoot by the time I have sat down to get in to position....or by the time I get prone. While I am extending legs, I am watching the animal and determining its path...seeing where it'll be when I'm in position a second or two later. Instead of looking for a tree, rock or putting my pack in place to HOPE it is the right height to get a good shot off, I am on the animal steady and sure. It's practice and those that use them have it dialed in so it is time saving and better for the animal to get a good kill shot off.
Nothing wrong with doing it old school but I may have missed many animals if I didn't use a bipod.
I agree...the cost is outrageous. That is the world we live in and I hope to be here another 25 years so I guess I'll pay to play!Not saying I didnt try them I had a couple of different ones Harris Caldwell sold or gave them away !! I use a 20$ pair of shooting sticks when I am calling yotes & they get me busted by yotes a lot of times, and there is nothing to mess with the legs are already out.. I use my trekking poles to shoot off if I cant find a better rest And $400 to $500 for a bipod is outrageous
Did you drill a second hole in your stock to accommodate the pic rail?Another vote for Hatch. Seems like I've tried most eveything, and spent a pile doing so. For hunting i don't think it can be beat. I still use Harris for the bench sometimes. Buy once cry once. All you need if you have a sling stud is this:
Caldwell Pic Rail Adapter
I do. Drop a T Nut. Super easy and the right way to do it. I found the Caldwell adapter super cheesy. Had one break, with a sling and the rifle fell off my shoulder.Did you drill a second hole in your stock to accommodate the pic rail?
What do you mean by the “pin system”?Have any of you using the Hatch system, had any issues with the pin system? It looked a little cheap, but a buddy has used it for years and loves his. I called Hatch a few years ago and explained I work in a business where we use bipods daily, and asked if their system would hold up to that kind of use. They said “probably not”. I appreciate their honesty and went another direction.
I’ve probably put 500 or so rounds down range over mine. Haven’t seen any durability issues. It’s been dragged through the snow and mud. I don’t shoot heavy recoiling rifles though.Have any of you using the Hatch system, had any issues with the pin system? It looked a little cheap, but a buddy has used it for years and loves his. I called Hatch a few years ago and explained I work in a business where we use bipods daily, and asked if their system would hold up to that kind of use. They said “probably not”. I appreciate their honesty and went another direction.
BigPig,What do you mean by the “pin system”?