Another Bipod Question

[TurdFerguson]

Another stupid question. I got 2 harris bipod several years ago. My go to is the Harris model S 6-9. I finally broke down and bought a locking lever for the swivel function but now I am noticing after a string of 4 or 5 rounds, the screw that tensions the mount to the sling swivel comes loose. I don't know if that screw is getting worn, needs loctite or if its something else. .

 

[hereinaz]

I had the same issue too. My solution was buy a different bipod... frustrating.

I think you could add some blue loctite just to make it gummy and less prone to back off. I never did try it. You could also get a bolt with the nylon insert that keeps it from backing off. Can't remember what that is called....

 

[Steel head]

Try some vibra tite
It works wonders and is designed for applications like that.

 

[DownhillFromHere]

See if the tensioning screw is bottoming out on its travel. If it's even close, put some sort of shim/spacer between the bipod swivel stud.

The best way by far is to replace the swivel stud mount with an RRS HC-Pro ARCA/pic rail adapter. Expensive, yes ($90). But, with a Pod-Loc and the RRS adapter, that Harris becomes almost as stable as an Atlas (footprint isn't as wide for the same height) for $100 less. Of course, a pic or ARCA rail is necessary on your rifles.

I have both (Harris upgraded as described and Atlas CAL with the same RRS adapter). Both are very solid. There are use cases for both.

 

[Rocketmandb]

The best way by far is to replace the swivel stud mount with an RRS HC-Pro ARCA/pic rail adapter. Expensive, yes ($90).

I have one of these - love RRS

 

[Yerman]

Have you tried putting a little Teflon tape on the threads?

 

[Underaverage]

By the time you spend the money to get a Harris where it needs to be, you would have been better off just putting up the money initially and buying an Atlas. A lot of it is personal preference though. Some guys swear by the Harris bipods.