# What bi-pod length is better

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**Created:** [February 28, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/what-bi-pod-length-is-better/3964 "2026-02-28T14:59:01Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/what-bi-pod-length-is-better/3964/1 "2026-02-28T14:59:01Z")

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I have an AR-15 and thinking of putting a bi-pod on and not sure if 6”-9” or 9”-12” is better. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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**Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/what-bi-pod-length-is-better/3964/2 "2026-02-28T15:16:30Z")

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For me I find the shorter is sufficient and less weight.

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**Author:** ![njJoniGuy](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/njjoniguy/32/5640_2.png) [@njJoniGuy](https://njgunforums.net/u/njJoniGuy)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/what-bi-pod-length-is-better/3964/3 "2026-02-28T17:01:34Z")

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For prone shooting, the 9-12 is best.  
Off the bench, the 6-9 usually works

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**Author:** ![scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/scorpio64/32/6025_2.png) [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/what-bi-pod-length-is-better/3964/4 "2026-02-28T17:24:46Z")

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The ones with longer legs are mostly used by hunters that shoot from sitting, kneeling or propped up positions. You will be able to use a shorter legged bipod in more situations than a long legged. If you think you will be shooting from positions that require long and short, you can get a short bipod that takes accessory leg extensions.

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**Author:** ![Candyman87](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/54ee81/32.png) [@Candyman87](https://njgunforums.net/u/Candyman87)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 5:26pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/what-bi-pod-length-is-better/3964/5 "2026-02-28T17:26:23Z")

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I started off with Harris 9-12’s and they’re in my parts box now. Now every gun I have with a Harris is a 6-9” because you can always put something under them, but it’s impossible to make them shorter.

I’m also running an Atlas and an Accu-Tac on precision rifles which allows me to put the legs at 45 degree angles… allows you to get closer to the ground with a longer leg.

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**Author:** ![JD74](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/7ab992/32.png) [@JD74](https://njgunforums.net/u/JD74)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 8:02pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/what-bi-pod-length-is-better/3964/6 "2026-02-28T20:02:19Z")

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Thank you all for the help.