{"id":1203,"date":"2024-07-29T22:33:34","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T22:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/?p=1203"},"modified":"2024-07-29T22:33:34","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T22:33:34","slug":"if-you-can-get-steadier-get-steadier-the-best-shooting-supports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/?p=1203","title":{"rendered":"If You Can Get Steadier, Get Steadier: The Best Shooting Supports"},"content":{"rendered":"<div> <!-- image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure> <noscript><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shooting-supports-feature-768x496.jpg\" alt=\"If You Can Get Steadier, Get Steadier: The Best Shooting Supports\" title=\"If You Can Get Steadier, Get Steadier: The Best Shooting Supports\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">There\u2019s a wide variety of shooting supports to choose from. They are all designed to improve your shooting platform\u2014make you steadier.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-we-discuss-the-different-types-of-shooting-supports-and-take-a-look-at-some-of-the-best-examples-of-each\"><strong>We discuss the different types of shooting supports and take a look at some of the best examples of each.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In 1997, Jeff Cooper published <em>The Art of the Rifle<\/em>. The book contains many lessons for riflemen but maybe the most important is the solid axiom: If you can get closer, get closer; if you can get steadier, get steadier. Both improve your chances for making an accurate shot, but sometimes getting closer is not an option. When that happens, getting steadier is the rule.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGetting steadier\u201d has generally meant assuming an intermediate position like kneeling, sitting or prone and using a shooting sling. However, sometimes that\u2019s still not enough. What\u2019s needed is a shooting support.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shooting-supports-marksmanship.jpg\" alt=\"shooting-supports-marksmanship\" class=\"wp-image-294941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shooting-supports-marksmanship.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shooting-supports-marksmanship-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shooting-supports-marksmanship-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shooting-supports-marksmanship-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shooting-supports-marksmanship-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shooting supports do not negate the need to follow the basic principles of marksmanship. They only provide a steadier shooting platform.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A shooting support can be almost anything, natural or man-made. A backpack, log or limb, and even a buddy can sometimes become a shooting support. Hunting in Idaho\u2019s Frank Church Wilderness a few years back, I needed a shooting support, but nothing was available; the trees were too large to offer support. I ended up sticking my knife in the side of a tree and resting the rifle over it to make a long shot on a black bear. It worked, but there are better options, such as bipods, tripods and shooting sticks.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/improvised-shooting-support-knife-in-tree.jpg\" alt=\"improvised-shooting-support-knife-in-tree\" class=\"wp-image-294940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/improvised-shooting-support-knife-in-tree.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/improvised-shooting-support-knife-in-tree-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/improvised-shooting-support-knife-in-tree-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/improvised-shooting-support-knife-in-tree-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/improvised-shooting-support-knife-in-tree-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/improvised-shooting-support-knife-in-tree.jpg\" alt=\"improvised-shooting-support-knife-in-tree\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-294940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/improvised-shooting-support-knife-in-tree.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/improvised-shooting-support-knife-in-tree-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/improvised-shooting-support-knife-in-tree-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/improvised-shooting-support-knife-in-tree-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/improvised-shooting-support-knife-in-tree-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shooting supports can be almost anything. Even a knife stuck in the side of a tree.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shooting-supports-types\"><strong>Shooting Supports Types<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>I classify shooting supports in two categories. First are the independent sticks that require no special interface to work with the rifle. These can be as simple as the two-leg cross sticks used by old-time American bison hunters, or the three-leg sticks so common on African safaris. With these, you simply rest the rifle across them. The other type is those that are semi-permanently attached to, or that can be quickly connected to, the rifle.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/detachable-shooting-support.jpg\" alt=\"detachable-shooting-support\" class=\"wp-image-294933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/detachable-shooting-support.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/detachable-shooting-support-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/detachable-shooting-support-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/detachable-shooting-support-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/detachable-shooting-support-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/detachable-shooting-support.jpg\" alt=\"detachable-shooting-support\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-294933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/detachable-shooting-support.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/detachable-shooting-support-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/detachable-shooting-support-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/detachable-shooting-support-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/detachable-shooting-support-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shooting supports that can attach or detach from the rifle quickly are generally the most convenient and versatile.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Independent shooting sticks are great for guides and professional hunters because they can work with any rifle without an adapter. They\u2019re also very fast to use and some even allow for rapid height adjustment. If you\u2019re a static shooter\/hunter who only plans to shoot from one position with limited movement, an attached bipod makes sense \u2026 however, its primary advantage is also its disadvantage: They add weight to your rifle.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shooting-supports-bipod.jpg\" alt=\"shooting-supports-bipod\" class=\"wp-image-294942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shooting-supports-bipod.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shooting-supports-bipod-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shooting-supports-bipod-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shooting-supports-bipod-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shooting-supports-bipod-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shooting-supports-bipod.jpg\" alt=\"shooting-supports-bipod\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-294942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shooting-supports-bipod.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shooting-supports-bipod-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shooting-supports-bipod-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shooting-supports-bipod-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shooting-supports-bipod-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Many bipod shooting supports semipermanently attach to the rifle. This keeps them handy, but they add weight to the rifle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For most shooting and hunting situations, one of the quick-attach systems is generally a better option. These often provide the most stability and versatility.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-here-are-some-of-my-favorite-shooting-supports-of-both-types\">Here are some of my favorite shooting supports of both types:<\/h4>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1\"><strong>Traditional African Sticks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/independent-shooting-sticks.jpg\" alt=\"independent-shooting-sticks\" class=\"wp-image-294934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/independent-shooting-sticks.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/independent-shooting-sticks-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/independent-shooting-sticks-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/independent-shooting-sticks-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/independent-shooting-sticks-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/independent-shooting-sticks.jpg\" alt=\"independent-shooting-sticks\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-294934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/independent-shooting-sticks.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/independent-shooting-sticks-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/independent-shooting-sticks-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/independent-shooting-sticks-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/independent-shooting-sticks-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The independent shooting sticks that do not attach to your rifle are very popular in Africa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A lot of the shooting during an African safari requires shots from the standing position, and this means tall shooting sticks are generally best. There\u2019s a lot to choose from here, but there\u2019s also a certain nostalgic connection to traditional safari shooting sticks made of wood. These can be bulky and heavy, but they can also be very stable. The best source I\u2019ve found is African Sporting Creations. They offer a variety of styles, and some are even made of exotic woods and come in sections for easy transport. These sticks do not represent the latest technology, but you\u2019ll look the part and feel the connection to old Africa. Prices start at around $230. <strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.africansportingcreations.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AfricanSportingCreations.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2\"><strong>The Harris Bipod<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For many years, the Harris bipod was the most popular shooting support in America. With the adapters they now offer, a Harris bipod can be attached to most any rifle and provide a very steady platform. Versions are available in various adjustment ranges from 6 to 9 inches, all the way up to 13 to 27 inches. These bipods are quick to deploy but they tend to be heavy; the lightest bipod Harris offers weighs 11 ounces. On the plus side, they\u2019re relatively inexpensive, with prices ranging from around $83 to a little over $200. <strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harrisbipods.com\/\">HarrisBipods.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3\"><strong>Magpul Bipod<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/magpul-bipod.jpg\" alt=\"magpul-bipod\" class=\"wp-image-294936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/magpul-bipod.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/magpul-bipod-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/magpul-bipod-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/magpul-bipod-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/magpul-bipod-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/magpul-bipod.jpg\" alt=\"magpul-bipod\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-294936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/magpul-bipod.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/magpul-bipod-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/magpul-bipod-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/magpul-bipod-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/magpul-bipod-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Magpul bipod is made of mostly polymer, so it\u2019s very lightweight. They\u2019re offered with various attachment systems.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Magpul is well known for their quality polymer rifle accessories, and they have a full line of bipods including a quick detach model that you can attach to a rifle via the sling swivel stud, Picatinny rail, M-Lok or the A.R.M.S. 17S system. These bipods are adjustable in \u00bd-inch increments from 7 to 10 inches, and at only 8 ounces, they\u2019re reasonably lightweight. They\u2019re not very expensive, either. Prices range from about $75 to $130. <strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/magpul.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Magpul.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4\"><strong>Primos Trigger Stick<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>One of the most popular shooting sticks I see in use is the Primos Trigger Stick. This is an independent shooting stick that comes with a V-type rest. Its primary appeal is how quickly you can adjust it for height by simply pulling the trigger. This means you can carry it compressed and lengthen it very quickly as needed. You can adjust the bipod and tripod versions from 24 to 62 inches, and shorter versions you can adjust from 18 to 38 inches are also available. One downside is weight: You\u2019ll be toting around between 2.5 and 3.5 pounds. Prices range from around $95 to $175. <strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/Primos.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Primos.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5\"><strong>Saddle Tripods<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With the rise of long-range precision shooting, a new shooting support often called the \u201csaddle tripod\u201d has become popular. It\u2019s essentially a vice mounted to a tripod that you clamp your rifle into. They\u2019re offered by various manufacturers, and Primos has their own version in their Edge Series of tripods. It has a collapsed length of 33 inches, and you can adjust it to provide between 9 and 67 inches of shooting support. It also offers 360-degree panning. What many like about the vice system is that the tripod can support your rifle by itself. This leaves you free to glass, work an elk call or just relax while waiting for a shot. But at 5.75 pounds, it\u2019s heavy and a little slow to set up. Suggested retail is $170, and a fast-adjust Trigger Stick version is available for $500. <strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/Primos.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Primos.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6\"><strong>The Spartan System<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you want the best shooting support system, and if you don\u2019t mind paying for it, Spartan Precision Equipment is a one-stop shop. Their entire line of shooting supports work with the same magnetic attachment system that interfaces with a wide selection of rifle adapters.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spartan-precision-equipment-magnet.jpg\" alt=\"spartan-precision-equipment-magnet\" class=\"wp-image-294937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spartan-precision-equipment-magnet.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spartan-precision-equipment-magnet-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spartan-precision-equipment-magnet-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spartan-precision-equipment-magnet-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spartan-precision-equipment-magnet-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spartan-precision-equipment-magnet.jpg\" alt=\"spartan-precision-equipment-magnet\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-294937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spartan-precision-equipment-magnet.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spartan-precision-equipment-magnet-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spartan-precision-equipment-magnet-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spartan-precision-equipment-magnet-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spartan-precision-equipment-magnet-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spartan Precision Equipment shooting supports all attach by an ingenious magnetic stud that interfaces with a wide selection of adapters.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>They offer the incredibly lightweight 4.8-ounce, 7-inch Javelin bipod ($150), and the Pro Hunt Tac version ($300) is adjustable from 7 to 9 inches or 9 to 12 inches. It weighs between 7.6 and 8.3 ounces. They also have the Springbok bipod ($200), and it\u2019s adjustable from 22 to 38 inches and weighs only 10.6 ounces. It\u2019s great for shooting from sitting or kneeling and especially applicable to mountain hunting.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spartan-Precision-Javelin-Bipod.jpg\" alt=\"Spartan-Precision-Javelin-Bipod\" class=\"wp-image-294938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spartan-Precision-Javelin-Bipod.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spartan-Precision-Javelin-Bipod-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spartan-Precision-Javelin-Bipod-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spartan-Precision-Javelin-Bipod-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spartan-Precision-Javelin-Bipod-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spartan-Precision-Javelin-Bipod.jpg\" alt=\"Spartan-Precision-Javelin-Bipod\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-294938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spartan-Precision-Javelin-Bipod.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spartan-Precision-Javelin-Bipod-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spartan-Precision-Javelin-Bipod-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spartan-Precision-Javelin-Bipod-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spartan-Precision-Javelin-Bipod-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spartan Precision Javelin Bipods are very light, can be attached in an instant, and even carried in your pocket.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Because these are quick\u2014like 2 seconds\u2014attachable bipods, there\u2019s no need to keep them on the rifle. Spartan is working on a four-leg version of the Springbok a group of us recently tested in Africa. It was crazy stable, light and easy to adjust. It should be available soon.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spartan-ascent-tripod.jpg\" alt=\"spartan-ascent-tripod\" class=\"wp-image-294939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spartan-ascent-tripod.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spartan-ascent-tripod-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spartan-ascent-tripod-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spartan-ascent-tripod-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spartan-ascent-tripod-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spartan-ascent-tripod.jpg\" alt=\"spartan-ascent-tripod\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-294939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spartan-ascent-tripod.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spartan-ascent-tripod-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spartan-ascent-tripod-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spartan-ascent-tripod-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/spartan-ascent-tripod-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spartan\u2019s Ascent Tripod is one of the best of all the shooting supports because of its versatility.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>My favorite Spartan shooting support is their Ascent Tripod ($1,100). This 3.75-pound tripod is adjustable from 12 to 70 inches, offers 360-degree rotation and a 45-degree cant. It can hold your rifle by itself, your spotting scope, binoculars, and camera and you can even use it as a back rest when seated and glassing for long hours. It also has a weight hook where you can hang your pack for added stability to the platform.<strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/javelinbipod.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JavelinBipod.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7\"><strong>Primos &amp; Spartan Collaboration<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Spartan Precision equipment magnetic attachment system is so practical that Primos has incorporated it into their Edge series of tripods. This allows the Edge Tripod ($250) to interface with any of the Spartan Precision Equipment rifle adapters. For an additional $300, you can get a Primos fast-adjust Trigger stick version that has the same magnetic attachment.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Editor&#8217;s Note:<\/strong>\u00a0This article originally appeared in the September 2024 issue of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gundigestservice.com\/customer\/subscribe.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gun Digest the Magazine<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><strong>More On Shooting Supports:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-28\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 20px; border-radius: 10px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-271572\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300-300x235.jpg\" alt=\"44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignright size-medium wp-image-271572\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300-300x235.jpg\" alt=\"44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #333; text-align: center;\">Next Step: Get your FREE Printable Target Pack<\/h2>\n<p>Enhance your shooting precision with our 62 MOA Targets, perfect for rifles and handguns. Crafted in collaboration with Storm Tactical for accuracy and versatility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Subscribe to the Gun Digest email newsletter<\/strong> and get your downloadable target pack sent straight to your inbox. Stay updated with the latest firearms info in the industry.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- CONTENT END 1 --><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a wide variety of shooting supports to choose from. They are all designed to improve your shooting platform\u2014make you steadier. We discuss the different types of shooting supports and take a look at some of the best examples of each. In 1997, Jeff Cooper published The Art of the Rifle. 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