Re: Atlas Bipod
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kasey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">10Generation, thank you for your patronage and yes mount it up, rotate (rotation of the Tension Knob is limited to 180 - 270 degrees.) the knob to the "stop" opposite of the direction of the arrow. Then Pan and Cant it a few times and it will become "broke in".
mwsenoj - the BT15 has a concave back for rounded stocks, from the website; "The new BT15 3.35" 1913 Rail will accommodate hole patterns with a center to center spacing of 1.76 – 2.78" with a relieved base to accommodate curved surfaces."
For those that have not heard before here is some background on the Atlas;
The Atlas was designed in-part using the military's bipod guidelines for the SCAR program that I became aware of in the early 2000's as the current bipod offerings were not satisfactory. (we were too late to submit the Atlas for SCAR but used the guidelines just the same. We were not too late to be included in the current PSR program and we are well represented)
What was to be addressed included in-part;
WEIGHT (Atlas is the lightest full featured bipod manufactured)
PAN (Atlas provides 15 degrees left/right total 30 degrees)
CANT (Atlas provides 15 degrees Plus/Minus total 30 degrees, Harris calls this "Swivel")
ELEVATION RANGE (Atlas provides 4.75-9" other bipods have less range)
What we also did was listen to our customers that were not satisfied with existing bipod offerings and incorporated features that require operators intentions i.e. legs that will stay deployed not collapse like a spring loaded leg, leg length adjustments that are not orientated to left or right side, ability to stow the legs towards the back, eliminating the pitchfork effect created with front folding legs. And the novel 45 degree leg position, to help with high angle positions.
Deployment speed was never a issue to be addressed.
The Atlas was designed and exceeded the guidelines for military SCAR program and as such we are very proud of the fact that the Atlas is well represented in the SOF community.
We are also very proud that many civilians have also benefited from these same features and are willing to share their experience with others.
In conclusion the Atlas was designed to meet military requirements, not civilian competition requirements. It was made to be light, intentional and provide a ton of adjustability which matters to guys that carry and deliver the mail in far away places and we strive to support.
It is my plan to bring a competition bipod to the market after the 5-H is up and running. It'll be fast to deploy and have a bit less adjustability.
</div></div> Thats awesome, I love both my atlas. No single product ever made will be able to "do all and beat all" with 5 advantages you might have 1 disadvantage. The atlas is a very well made product. Thats for sure. If I had to choose 1 bipod to carry it just might be the atlas, it took me a little while to jump on the bandwagon as my harris never let em down and it worked great. Since the atlas purchase it's the most used one I have. But the harris is right up there with it to me. It's the old school and has never let me down. Your design of the Atlas is the one to beat now. Youve raised the bar. With faster deployment I couldn't think of any other thing that could be improved, but with faster opening you couldn't have the 180 degree leg travel you have and for sure not the 45 degree angle which I love. I shot with it today and used the 45 feature alot. Thanks for a great product. Looking forward to what else you come up with.
