Bipod Etiquette

[wussery]

When installing a bipod on a rifle is it customary to install the bipod with the legs pointing to the front of the rifle when the bipod is in its resting position? Or should the legs be pointing to the rear of the rifle?

[The Gleam]

When installing a bipod on a rifle is it customary to install the bipod with the legs pointing to the front of the rifle when the bipod is in its resting position? Or should the legs be pointing to the rear of the rifle?

I'm not so sure about "etiquette" as if Miss Manners will have an opinion on that - but if the legs are pointed to the front and they don't also fold back torward the receiver, on full-auto or fast semi-auto rate of fire, the point is that when down that would mean they lock in that position regardless, so when you push into them while shooting for stability in sustained fire, they won't collapse on you.

That's just a theory I've heard for that very specific reason. Seems most follow it. Probably lends itself to old style military bipods.

I don't think that's going to be much of an issue on a benchrest or hunting rifle. Also probably means very little forward or backward if spacing or clearance for other things is more of a concern.

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[ar15barrels]

The traditional way to install a bipod is with the legs pointing forward when collapsed.
This is done so that the bipod does not get in the way of where you grip the stock with your support hand while shooting the rifle without the bipod.

[sonofeugene]

The traditional way to install a bipod is with the legs pointing forward when collapsed.
This is done so that the bipod does not get in the way of where you grip the stock with your support hand while shooting the rifle without the bipod.

This is how I do it.

And the legs lock into position when deployed so direction doesn’t matter in that case.

[The Gleam]

The traditional way to install a bipod is with the legs pointing forward when collapsed.
This is done so that the bipod does not get in the way of where you grip the stock with your support hand while shooting the rifle without the bipod.

That too and the most obvious reason.

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[walmart_ar15]

Seems most military rifle folds on to the handguard, toward the receiver. G93, FAL, BM59, M14, M60, M249, etc

[ar15barrels]

Seems most military rifle folds on to the handguard, toward the receiver. G93, FAL, BM59, M14, M60, M249, etc

When the bipod folds on to the forend, the forend usually has grooves that the bipod legs lay into so you can still grasp the forend OUTSIDE of the bipod.

[BrokerB]

Yes,like the FAL has grooves

[jarhead714]

The traditional way to install a bipod is with the legs pointing forward when collapsed.
This is done so that the bipod does not get in the way of where you grip the stock with your support hand while shooting the rifle without the bipod.

He’s right you know…

[walmart_ar15]

some examples. maybe LMG r different

[jtv3062]

When installing a bipod on a rifle is it customary to install the bipod with the legs pointing to the front of the rifle when the bipod is in its resting position? Or should the legs be pointing to the rear of the rifle?

This might help

https://youtu.be/feGM6ZT_sGw?si=WRdCoifp8BAc6Gtw

[highpower]

These fold forward but don't lock back. I believe it is because you are supposed to push the firearm forward when firing full auto.