What bipod do you use...is it worth the money?

The kinda bipod you need for your gun actually IMO depends on your gun. I find the UTG bipods to be sturdy and value for money. With respect to the design, you typically want one which has:
1. a panning feature to move the gun Left to right and up and down.
2. Adjustable legs which adjust in 3-4 positions is always better.
3. Height adjustable extendable legs are also helpful.
4. Quick detach is a MUST since you don't want a bipod which can't be taken off quickly.

You also get more expensive bipods like the Harris. The Harris bipod had the feature where you can fold the legs into multiple positions and shoot which is awesome. UTG makes one exactly like that which has that feature and all the others I spoke of above. It's one of the newest UTG models. Check their website. It's on there. 

Personally, I have found bipods to be about worthless. I shoot much better from either sandbags or prone with a tight sling. As an example, I shoot the same scores at benchrest as I do prone with sling. When I try to shoot with a bipod (prone or bench) I have problems with consistency and stability. Group size essentially doubles with bipods. 

However I will say this, I am neither a really good shot from the bench, nor with bipods. Some folks do quite well with them.

Ive used many different bipods also. Harris, Atlas, UTG etc. If you have the dough to spend Atlas is nice but real expensive. I have several UTG heavy duty Recons. They have gotten the job done, for a fraction of the cost, and they have all the features.

http://www.amazon.com/UTG-Heavy-Duty-Recon-Bipod/dp/B00Z9JTFJE/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1451581918&sr=1-1&keywords=utg+heavy+duty+recon+360+bipod

I also prefer resting on a bag, rather than a bipod, for consistent results. In the field I invariably don't have to wait long before I find a weakness of a new bipod, which usually affects consistency/accuracy/varies point of impact. The rubber feet, spikes, loading/tension, angles, torque etc lead to too many unwelcome variables on different surfaces/positions. Using different rifles also presents a problem, as some shoot very differently to others.

Recently the Youtuber Scootch re-publicised a method for a cheap rifle bag, which I have used four times in the past week and find excellent with various air rifles. I found plastic BBs to be an excellent material for achieving consistent results with airguns. I try to rest the far end of a PCP's tank (always free floated, like the barrel) on the bag in order the stabilise the rifle the best ...... but always like to cup the rifle forestock with a hand in order to tame rifle movements ..... which I have found in 99% of cases does improve consistency/accuracy. A rifle bag can be placed on anything, ie a shooting bag, rock, branch, fence, sign post etc etc, yet permit tight groups. I am working on a small shooting bag to interact, with Velcro (to help with panning/absorption of energy/avoid torque etc), with rubber legs into shooting sticks, but the system is far from perfected.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTs0UyoRyEI

I must admit to finding shooting sticks useful, made from sections of two carbon fly rod blanks that I never got around to building, though I usually leave them behind.

Just a UTG on one rifle and DeadShot Field Pod for my other rifle.

Three Harris bipods and 1 UTG; Harris seem to be far more rugged (one is 40 years old, mounted on a CF rifle, and is still fine). Have tried bipods in the field but in my opinion the theoretical gain in stability (over a kneeling or prone position or a nearby tree) is not worth the weight penalty of lugging it around all day. But then I'm a self-professed weight weinie.

I feel the Atlas is the best by far for bench and plinking, but very expensive. They aren't worth a damn for hunting as they are too short, so I use a Harris for hunting as the knockoffs are not nearly as steady, which as Michael said is the same for the Atlas and its knockoffs. For true accuracy for my own pleasure, I much prefer sand bags in the prone position. Doesn't get any more rock solid than that!!

How you intend to use a bipod will dictate which brand/design will suite your needs. If you are on a budget, a knockoff atlas or harris will work, but once you use the original you will have little use for the knockoff. I don't know that I would call the UTG a knockoff as I have never used one. I will say I have yet to hear anything negative about the UTG Recon.

I have the Recon, seems like a solid unit. I like the adjustable friction swivel that allows it to pan and tilt to level the gun. But I mainly bench shoot so far and like a bench rest better for that. I did however just order a 10" Bulls Bag shooting bag rest to try for both bench and field use: http://www.bullsbag.com/category_s/25.htm

The only reason I use a bipod is to keep me from having to lay my rifle on the ground when hunting. In that respect I don't need a expensive or feature packed bipod but just something sturdy enough to do that job. When on the bench sighting in and checking out pellets to use I shoot off bags and or a front shooting rest. When hunting the most versatile rest to use for me is a pair of shooting sticks that will adjust for standing to sitting shots. I also use the sticks when standing to rest my range finding binoculars when scanning for game. Richard300 I don't know what the majority of you shooting will be but for me shooting off bags is the most accurate for bench work and shooting sticks the most versatile for hunting in the field. I guess if you want to do all your shooting from a bipod then I think the Harris bipods a good balance between quality and cost. Bill

When I hunt I use a set of sticks. Light weight and versatile. I have purchased and used different bipods from UTG, Harris and have an Atlas which I swap between several powder burners and the Bobcat. Many buy them because they see them on other guns and think of the cool factor in practice they find them to be of limiting either in height or stability. I utilize my own bags using airsoft ammo to save weight in my carry bag in the field. From a seated position with my back against a tree or rock, I pillow them up on the high knee. Shooting into the trees I will brace the shooting sticks against my knee and lay back to anchor the shot. This works well when sitting near a tree full of nuts and waiting for the opportunity to make a clean kill. The bipods add weight to the rifle but I still use them if prone and shooting flat. I have found that loading against the legs of the bipod reduces the bounce from a shot and have a tendency to reach up to hold one leg of the bipod in doing so I can repeat with the same pressure on a follow up or next shot. This is probably a habit carry over from using a military sling which by the way is the tightest hold you can make in standing. Very few people ever take the time to study the proper use of a sling. It is not just for carrying a rifle. Proper application leads to rock solid repetitive firing recovery from shot to shot. By far in the field the sling and a pair of sticks are more versatile for me, lighten up the rifle and make very little noise.
Note: My Grand Son suggested to fill the shooting bags with Skittles or M&M's. He says they would increase a hunting experience when game is scarce providing a sugary boost if needed. 

Utg bipod and accushot mobopod at the rear

I use a utg bipod and I recently istalled an accushot monopod under the rear of the stock. The monopod adjusts up or down for precise vertical aiming and creates a solid shooting base. I use this with a soft rear shooting bag that allows the stock to sink into it giving me more horizontal stability . This setup has increased the consistency of my accuracy a lot.

Bags shooting from a bench. Primos trigger sticks bipod or tripod hunting

I have whatever was available at Fred Meyer. It bolted onto my Marauder and I haven't taken it off yet. I just purchased a UTG for my P-rod...I'll be posted some pics of that soon too.