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View thread Contact supportAtlas. Handsdown, no comparison.
When money (and my wife) is not an object. Which it often is, at least for me. And then I still go for Atlas if it's possible.
This, put a rail on, I'd go for an arca but a pic rail would be ok alsoI'd just put a proper rail on and then mount that way.
Atlas does not (as far as I'm aware). You need a swing swivel adapter, which I've used, and it works very well. It depends on the swing swivel stud, though. If the stud is molded or otherwise part of the foundation, the adapter works awesome. If it's a bolt-on stud, in my experience it's shit, and you need an MLOK picatinny section to make the bipod nice and stable (assuming the chassis has MLOK). Otherwise, an arca rail is the best option, but the arca version of the Atlas is pricey, not to mention if you need to buy the rail and adapter. At least from what I've seen.Do they make an Atlas that goes on a sling swivel stud? That's the gist of the question.
Not tried a CYKE that I know of. If they make one that goes on a sling swivel stud, I would expect it would be nice. They are pretty spendy! But if it were me and I were going to spend that Atlas/Tier-One money on a bipod, I'd just put a proper rail on and then mount that way.
Sling Swivel Stud mounts are kind of... adequate. But if you are going all out wiht bipod, stock, chassis, etc... rail is the way to go.
Cheers,
Sirhr
The short version is...Atlas does not (as far as I'm aware). You need a swing swivel adapter, which I've used, and it works very well. It depends on the swing swivel stud, though. If the stud is molded or otherwise part of the foundation, the adapter works awesome. If it's a bolt-on stud, in my experience it's shit, and you need an MLOK picatinny section to make the bipod nice and stable (assuming the chassis has MLOK). Otherwise, an arca rail is the best option, but the arca version of the Atlas is pricey, not to mention if you need to buy the rail and adapter. At least from what I've seen.
This is what I was going to say. If you have to stick with the stud only, then Harris is going to make the most sense. It is IMPORTANT that you get the model with the notched legs for length adjustment, AND the swivel base to adjust rifle cant, AND get a Pod-Loc for it so you can have enough leverage to actually tighten the swivel (the standard thumb wheel is terrible). In this configuration it is actually a decent bipod, but it will still try to roll away from you if you try to load it on a firm flat surface due to the rotating legs.There is no sense in hanging a $300 (Atlas) - $800 (CKye-pod) bipod off a sling stud. The stud will far and away be the weak link.
If you want to use the stud, get a new Harris or find a used one (avoid knock-offs, even flimsier than the sling stud), replace the tension knob with a Pod-Loc, and run it.
If you want to buy a more expensive bipod, do it right and find a way to mount an ARCA or picatinney rail in place of the stud first.
The situationally funny part is by the time someone adds a pod-loc, then the talon/raptor felt, and anything else the Harris ends up being around the same as the other options.This is what I was going to say. If you have to stick with the stud only, then Harris is going to make the most sense. It is IMPORTANT that you get the model with the notched legs for length adjustment, AND the swivel base to adjust rifle cant, AND get a Pod-Loc for it so you can have enough leverage to actually tighten the swivel (the standard thumb wheel is terrible). In this configuration it is actually a decent bipod, but it will still try to roll away from you if you try to load it on a firm flat surface due to the rotating legs.
If you want to upgrade to a better bipod (I prefer Atlas CAL, but several of the others suggested here are excellent too), it just makes more sense to upgrade the rifle to a proper Picatinny or Arca rail and use the corresponding mount for the bipod. That way you’re getting the most out of the advantages of a premium bipod and not limiting it by using a makeshift mount. And you can still have a sling stud on the rail if you have a sling.
Correct me if I'm wrong here, but haven't more bodies been dropped from Harris bipods than likely any other brand? I would assume that would have to be the case, given the length of their history and application in military and LEO contracts. Atlas and the others have been around for a fraction of the time, so they haven't had the opportunity to catch up on the Harris body count.As much as they get Pooh poo’d here, Harris makes a solid bipod good for “most” applications.
Is it something that is ideal for super rugged use in a critical environment? No. But for 99 percent of recreational shooting (and that includes precision recreational shooting) it will do just fine.
Used ones (sometimes still in package) are all over eBay for $30-50 if you shop. Beware bad fakes.
Cheers!
Sirhr
Correct me if I'm wrong here, but haven't more bodies been dropped from Harris bipods than likely any other brand? I would assume that would have to be the case, given the length of their history and application in military and LEO contracts. Atlas and the others have been around for a fraction of the time, so they haven't had the opportunity to catch up on the Harris body count.
That was my thoughts also, sure it works but I'd way rather use a ckye pod for versatility.Just because something works, doesn't mean it's optimal.
Toyota Corollas have driven many more miles around the globe, but I'd personally would rather be driving a Ranger Rover.
Just because something works, doesn't mean it's optimal.
Toyota Corollas have driven many more miles around the globe, but I'd personally would rather be driving a Ranger Rover.
It's probably not so much a failure as it is, shit comes loose and get's wobbly.WTF are you guys doing to cause a sling stud to fail on a McMillian or Manners stock?
Is this for PRS or general use?
Could you compare the Harris to an MDT CYKE-Pod?