AR Bipod Length

[Mark-DuCo]

Im looking at getting a bipod for my Olympic Arms AR. My biggest concern is the length, should i get the 6-9 or the 9-13? I have several 30 round mags but no smaller ones, so I am afraid that the 6-9 won't be high enough for the 30 round mags. Mainly bench shooting and some prone.

 

[OneBadV8]

If you're going to shoot prone with a bipod, I think you'd want a 6" height. If it were me, the 9" would be too tall for prone.

And you'll probably want to find some 20rnd mags.

 

[usmcdjb]

I think you'd be better served with the 9-13". I have a few of those. Have found the 6-9 was just too darn short.

 

[forkliftdave]

6 to 9 is the one i use. The taller ones i have never had need for

 

[sloughfoot]

I have two 6 to 9's on the shelf. One of them is the pivoting version. For a bipod, this is the length to use. I have owned them for a long time.

They don't see any use because there are far better options than the weight and bulk of a bipod.

 

[Hookeye]

Harris 9-13" leg notch non swivel models

Been using them since '76 or '78.

Good for bench or prone/off the hood chuck blasting. Yotes, I would prefer taller, but like my rifle lighter and go without any most times.

 

[M67]

Even with 30 round mags, a 6-9 should be just fine off a bench.

 

[Nacho Man]

Ive wondering about this too. I think ill go 6-9 on my ar. Now I have to decide which model, so many choices. Plus rail adapter.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I have always used 6"-9" bi-pods. They are the perfect height for me when shooting off of a bench or prone. They are not heavy or bulky as said above.

 

[conan1rice]

id throw a 30 rd mag in and set up like your gonna be in a bench maybe on your kitched table and have someone else measure from the table to the handguard. add 2-3 inches for wiggle room and your good to go.

 

[Hookeye]

For bench I just use 20 rounders and my reg bipods.

 

[GustavHalbach]

Have had a 6-9 for several years....use 30 mags without any problems. Best bet would be to find a friend or friends who have both sizes and give them a try. The larger size might be what works for you.

-G