Sometimes, either prone or crouched, my player will fold down the bipod, forcing the gun to move slightly and blinding my scope with leaves in the process.
I've unlocked the bipod on a number of weapons (SAW, SV98, M4) and I was wondering what triggers it to be used in the game?
This just in: looks like the bipod will be controllable through a distinct key in future PC patches:
https://twitter.com/#!/Demize99/status/154876865859960833
The bipod deploy button separate and bindable on PC should make a future update.
Doubtful this will make it to consoles since the controllers are already bound to the max with functions.
I find this annoying too. When I go into zoom (scope) mode and the bipod is deployed and I would rather use the weapon bipod-less, I quickly hit either the left or right cursor key; that folds the bipod away while staying zoomed in.
It automatically sets up the bi-pod when on a raised surface or when prone and aim down sight for a couple of seconds. It helps with stability but can also slow you down, but is good for camping or defending an objective. If you simply don't like it, then don't use it.
The bipod is supposed to be extended automatically when you either go prone on flat, or moderately flat terrain, or crouch next to something with a flat surface such as a jersey barrier. Basically, if there's a surface for your bipod to rest on, your character's going to take the extra time to take it out.
However there is currently a bug in the game that will prevent the bipod from deploying when aiming down the sights; sometimes requiring two or three additional attempts.
