No offence meant, but Holley crapola, I didn't think they could make a $200 bi-pod let alone a $400 one.
This reduces the cost considerably.It was a QD mount to picatinny rail. I only wanted to buy one bipod, and just switch it between rifles.
Sling snobs like to tout how effective the sling is for shooting. It's cool to be good at something - especially when it's somewhat exclusive. They'll say stuff like, "What's that thing on the end of your rifle?" or, "I don't need any extra hardware to make good shots." or my personal favorite, "I shoot unsupported."
Then you've got your tripod shooters. They'll hire a Sherpa or take three hours using their little wagon to go back and forth between the car and the place they're shooting. Sometimes I'm not sure if they're hitting targets or photographing a wedding party.
But the bipod guy..... He carries his rifle on his back (using a sling!) and then plops down at the place of his choosing, ready to rock and roll on targets near and far. He is truly light and fast! Truly ready to go! Truly ready to do surveillance or relocate at a moment's notice. Simply put, he's ready for whatever comes his way.
Slings are awesome. I love mine. There's nothing better for making rapid hits on multiple targets at various distances. But I doubt many sling guys have set up on a concrete walk or shingled rooftop and glassed for hours on end. I doubt many have put their sling on real fast to make a shot then taken it off faster to displace. The bipod allows for both. That's where it fits into the mission.
Your gear should fit your needs. If you're out on the grassed humps of Range 5 putting hits on paper at your leisure, by all means, use the USGI websling. It's perfect for that. But if you're going to defend your family from hoards of zombies after the rule of law breaks down I'd encourage you to look into bipod shooting. At the very least use your pack or a rest a few times to see what that's all about.
Don't get pigeonholed into only one style of shooting.
I've spent more hours on shingled roofs, tarred roofs, concrete, pavement, asphalt, snow covered ground and mud staring through a rifle scope than I care to think about. There were times when a bipod fit the bill and there were times where I was damned glad to have spent the money on a tripod, no sherpa required.