Although this may lead to some players placing it on the Timberwolf or similar bolt-action rifle for long range engagement, the low fire rates of these weapons has the effect of the weapon being mostly resettled by the time the player is ready to fire for a second time.
When attached, it greatly reduces recoil on the gun, but only while in the prone position. Like any other tactical attachment, it can be added to any firearm that allows tactical attachments.
The Bipod is a rare tactical attachment found in military locations.