Why Should I Use A Bipod In The First Place?

Whether you’re a hunter, a tactical shooter, or simply a person who likes to relax by taking their rifle to the local shooting range, it’s likely that you’ve run across the term “bipod” at least once or twice. It may have been your friend who is a veteran of the U.S. military or just an article in your favorite hunting enthusiast magazine, but it made you eager to learn more about this unique device. What exactly is a bipod? When was it invented and should you be using one when using your rifle? In this blog, the BipodeXt team will attempt to answer all these questions and more.
Since our BipodeXt products won’t be available to purchase for a few more months (pre-order here if you’re really eager, however!), why not use this time to get a better understanding of their function and benefits? Keep reading for a brief introduction to bipod history, how they can improve your shooting experience, and why augmenting your bipod with our BipodeXt products is the smartest investment you’ll ever make.

History Of Bipods

To explore the history of the bipod, you have to cast your mind way back to when you studied root words in Latin class. Never took Latin? Allow us to explain. Bipod is made up of the Greek and Latin words “bi” and “pod.” Bi means “two” while pod refers to “the foot” or “feet.” Hence the literal definition of “two footed.” When you look at a bipod, you can see that this description is very accurate: a bipod comes with two telescoping feet that allow you to balance the weight of your rifle with more stability.
“The first firearm bipod was used around 1938. Before that, bipods were only used for cameras. They allowed the photographers to take high-quality close-up terrestrial which could be used to make maps and drawing scales,” explains Huntspot.com. In World War II, soldiers utilized bipods “were utilized in the form of sticks tied together to give soldiers a simple platform to rest their heavy weapons. The bipods enabled them to take more accurate shots while at the same time helping avoid fatigue.”

Benefits Of Shooting With A Bipod

That quote from Huntspot.com hinted at these benefits, but here we’ll take a little bit of a closer look. When you use a bipod, you’ll enjoy greater:

1. Stability – When you use a bipod, you’re able to rest your weapon against any object or surface. This could be the ground, but also includes walls, automobiles, furniture, rocks, and anything else that you might encounter in the field of combat or hunting. This means that these objects will bear the full weight of the rifle instead of your tired arm muscles. When fatigue is taken out of the equation, your mind, arms, and fingers can remain completely focused on aiming and firing.
2. Flexibility – Bipods come in many shapes and sizes, and this flexibility is augmented even further when you use the BipodeXt. Bipods can be tilted and rotated to allow you to make contact with multiple surfaces and objects, even if they’re not directly beneath you (or completely flat).
3. Accuracy – The benefits of increased stability and flexibility combine to make you a more accurate shooter, plain and simple. “Bipods also allow you to aim accurately at your target before firing. This is made possible by the fact that most bipods have adjustable legs which you can adjust to obtain a proper shooting position,” continues Huntspot.

Popular Bipod Brands

The use of bipods is on the rise everyone from the military to law enforcement, hunters, snipers, and other types of shooters are using them. This increase in demand has given rise to many new companies making bipods for a variety of uses. So what are some of the most popular brands of bipods on the market today?
Brands we feel are worth your time to investigate include:

• Harris Engineering Bipods (Made in the USA)
• Atlas Bipods (Made in the USA)
• NcStar/UTG Bipods
• LRA bipod
• Versa-Pod Bipod

Maximize Bipod Benefits With BipodeXt

By now you might be thinking, “Hey bipods seem pretty great! I’m gonna check them out and maybe purchase one to help improve my shooting accuracy!” You’re on the right track, but allow us to give you one more point to consider. Bipods, while versatile, still have some drawbacks in their design, especially if you’re using a larger/longer weapon. That’s where BiopodeXt comes in. We can turn a good bipod into a GREAT one by adding extra stability and flexibility to your experience. Shop now or watch our videos to learn more!