I'm not sure what you want to do with your rig but I find bi pods nothing more than an encumbrance for most situations. They're heavy bulky protrude all over the place and snag on everything in the woods.
Maybe start off with a set of bags or a nice rest.
Of the several bi pods I do have, I like my Harris okay.
Go ahead and get a good cleaning rod and buy a bronze brush and a jag separate instead of wasting cash on a "kit". I like the Tipton cleaning rods and they have served me well.
I'd try some federal gold medal in 168 and 175. That's pretty much the standard for those that dont hand load.
You never know though. My brothers 111 stacks bullet holes in bullet holes with federal blue box power shock.
Good luck have fun
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