How important is a bipod to a "sniper"

[aznpos531]

Originally Posted by Steven

Unless your under 1J, the TK twist is uselsss. Id go with a tight Bore.

Fixed

[scurvythepirate]

To apply the Tanio Kobra Twist barrel to your BA rifle, it must be under 330, not around, hell, even 300fps would be better.

[Steven]

It's the same thing, although i was assuming he knew it was with .20's. Sorry.

[aznpos531]

Just wanted it to be clear. It seems there's a lot of confusion thinking that as long as it's 330 fps with any bb, it's fine when it's not the case. I thought that when I first read ILLusion's post.

[CDN_Stalker]

I find having a bipod on my rifles more of a benefit than a hindrance. First, it allows you to set your rifle down on the ground and use the bipod as a stand. Useful when taking a break, or having to re-adust your gear. Otherwise you'd have to get someone else to hold your rifle for you, or worse, lean the rifle up against something (and have it fall, giving your scope a good knock). Next, is when dealing with something such as a car hood, makes it easier to shoot from (one of our local fields has cars kicking around the field). An odd but creative use is when shooting while standing and wanting to shoot using a vertical surface (in my case I discovered it using a 4x4 beam inside a building) such as a tree, hold your hand on the surface and extend the leg closest to your hand, use that to hold onto. Works REALLY well, and allows you a steadier shot when waiting for that ideal timing to pull the trigger. Also useful when testing'tuning your rifle indoors, I use my bipod to rest on a shipping container in my basement, to shoot for groupings at 30ft, to see the consistancy of my rifle. And to dial in my scope properly.

So yes, a bipod is very handy to have on your rifle. I expected a lot of the replies above, but this is why I'm one of the 'less than 1%' around here, makes me different and effective. As for type/length, I use the Harris style Rockmount 6-9" pivoting bipod, and it's an awesome type to have.

[ThunderCactus]

I had a bipod built into my G3SG1, came in handy every now and then, but it was a really light bipod, I wouldn't put up with a 3 pounder on my VSR. Then it would be front heavy lol

[coach]

though it may seem useless, it has it practical uses on the field as stalker has mentioned. the few times I've fielded the APS2, I kind of wished I had a bipod. sure it will snag on stuff but fliping out a bipod to sight opfor is much quicker than piling up some sticks of looking for a big enough rock.

[Donster]

i use an M14. the entire gun is just front heavy. a bipod would just exacerbate the issue. when im prone, i use the mags, elbows or natural objects to mount my gun. this isn't real steel. you dont need to be laser accurate.

[Hades]

I have a bipod on my APS2 and use it quite often. It does help quite a bit especially when you are shooting longer ranges and I have gotten quite good at lobbing shots far past aeg range using a bipod to steady the rifle.

[shadow_matter]

I am shocked that no one has hit one of the more obvious reasons for a bipod. It helps you display the gun!

A M700 on bipod makes a great centerpiece over your workbench/gunroom/office.

[GBear]

Originally Posted by shadow_matter

A M700 on bipod makes a great centerpiece over your workbench/gunroom/office/nursery.

Fixed.

[13Fido13]

Just get the small sandbags for support. Mobile, fast and easy.

[CDN_Stalker]

Originally Posted by 13Fido13

Just get the small sandbags for support. Mobile, fast and easy.

And heavy. Also have to have a pouch to carry it in, and then pull it out when you want to use it. Rather makes things more complicated, plus the limitations of height adjustments.

[Hades]

Mine's in the middle

[mills0]

Originally Posted by Steven

But airsoft is 95% Style, and 5% functionality.
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I would disagreee, I'd rather have kit that suits me needs then useless stuff that makes me look "cool". To me the guy that can take out half the enemy with a spring pistol in jeans and a t-shirt is cool. (I've seen it done)