Grouping Problem

[MagnumManiac]

There is a real phenomenon with bi-pods, it's called recoil bounce and it will change POI off a hard surface…
I use 2 thick beach towels folded under the bi-pod when shooting off a concrete bench, or even wood.
In the field I am always shooting off dirt, grass or some other medium like my truck bed, with towels, to minimise any bounce and I don't load my bi-pod as this appears to make it worse…

Cheers.

 

[Mikecr]

I don't load my Harris bipods. They like a soft footing for me also.
And when using a rear monopod, I don't even shoulder the gun on firing (just free recoil, like on bench rest).