Bipod Options

[SN13]

I owned an Atlas in the past and replaced it with a notched leg harris for the quicker deploying and locked in leg adjustments.

It's been 10 years since I put together a gun so I'm wondering if there are any new bipods I should take a look at?

Pictures and makes/models would help.

Thanks!

 

[Eostech]

Nah man, hasn't been any new bipods for ages.

 

[TrevK]

You might like the Warne Skyline

 

[SN13]

You might like the Warne Skyline

Hrmm that's cool with the ratcheting back and the simple pull-down extension.

Also Like that it quick deploys from 0-90 and then if you want to adjust to 45* you have to do so AFTER.... Lockout pan is nice too.

Definitely a contender. Thank you.

 

[Eostech]

Seriously though,
in the ten years you haven’t looked at bipods they have multiplied and in a lot of cases specialised to fill certain niches.
Depends a lot on what you are looking to do with one, as to which bipod would be most suitable.

 

[JMGlasgow]

Thunder Beast

 

[SN13]

Thunder Beast

Thanks I will check it out.

 

[47guy]

i bought an atlas when they first came out i used it one time and sold it...i just decided to try the atlas cal....love this bipod so much i bought one for my vudu....atlas fixed all the things that made me not like them....

Accu-Shot Monopod Precision Shooting Rifle Rest Magpul PRS Rail

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[deersniper]

I really like my TBAC bipod. Quick to deploy and stable.

Have a atlas prs not the biggest fan.

Have a Atlas cal coming to try that out.

I also have a LRA tactical and Atlas SCal and they are both great stable bipods they just are on the larger side.

I’m still a big fan of the Harris with a integral picatinny Mount from Larue or ADM?

 

[LiveToDrive]

I like both the Atlas Cal and the Harris notched leg for their deferences. I gave up on looking for a do-all bipod, it doesn't exist. Tall and short Atlas and Harris. Also, a Harris requires a pod lock.

 

[A&8's]

Ckye-Pod standard legs for me.

 

[Jack Master]

MDT Ckye-Pod. << Link

 

[littlepod]

I have a Thunderbeast for quick deploy, simplicity of use. I have a Ckye Pod with PRS Short Legs if I want more configurability. I run the legs fully extended and super wide for prone.

 

[SN13]

I really appreciate all of the new options you guys are providing.

Keep it up if you have any thing that's not shown already.

 

[Old_Longhair]

I've got an Atlas BT-10 and a GG&G XDS, and honestly I like the GG&G better. YMMV

 

[WtxMSCL8188]

Check out Tier one. Ckye Pod is hard to beat if you can justify $$$$$.

 

[GhostFace]

That Thunderbeast has my attention...

 

[SN13]

You might like the Warne Skyline

TrevK,

To be clear, the Warne Skyline 45* is one direction, and the fast-90 flip down is the other? So the only way to go 45* is to turn the bipod around or 45* towards the shooter?

Just checking that I understand correctly.

 

[TrevK]

TrevK,

To be clear, the Warne Skyline 45* is one direction, and the fast-90 flip down is the other? So the only way to go 45* is to turn the bipod around or 45* towards the shooter?

I’m not to familiar with that bipod as I haven’t owned or used it. I just have read about it lately and it seemed like a more stable version of the Harris. Not gonna lie to ya!

Just checking that I understand correctly.

 

[flyright]

Elite Iron

 

[SN13]

I’m not to familiar with that bipod as I haven’t owned or used it. I just have read about it lately and it seemed like a more stable version of the Harris. Not gonna lie to ya!

AH! Gotcha. Thanks.

 

[SN13]

Elite Iron

Uhhh. Wow.

That thing is cool. A halo around the barrel.... BUUUT $800? I appreciate the information but I don't think this one will make my short list. (Sucks to be poor, amirite?)

 

[deersniper]

Oh. F a bipod. Get a RRS with Anvil 30 head.

100 times more useful

 

[SN13]

Oh. F a bipod. Get a RRS with Anvil 30 head.

100 times more useful

Is there a reason we're moving towards mounting rifles to heavy duty camera tripods?

I don't think I'll be taking tripods to the range/woods with me.....

 

[SN13]

Oh. F a bipod. Get a RRS with Anvil 30 head.

100 times more useful

I will say that It's very cool. Just watched a Shotshow 2018 Demonstration. Very cool.

 

[deersniper]

Is there a reason we're moving towards mounting rifles to heavy duty camera tripods?

I don't think I'll be taking tripods to the range/woods with me.....

Yes. To shoot stuff. Me and a pile of other people are taking them to the fields and woods.

Pretty sure RRS are designed specifically for shooting.

 

[Holliday]

Thanks I will check it out.

I just went with the TBAC. I had a Harris and an Atlas. LOVE the folks at BT. That said, the TBAC ticks off everything I wanted in a bipod. I just love that freakin thing.

 

[theLBC]

another option.

 

[Kasey]

So maybe one should ask, What is application? LOL Static Range, Dynamic Range, PRS field, hunting, fishing, ELR or squirrel distance

An Atlas from 10 years ago is a model A compared to today's Atlas line-up. You want a bipod for it's go fast features or a bipod with features demanded by SOF around the world? And tripods do make sense unless your climbing for sheep then maybe not so much....

 

[SN13]

So maybe one should ask, What is application? LOL Static Range, Dynamic Range, PRS field, hunting, fishing, ELR or squirrel distance

An Atlas from 10 years ago is a model A compared to today's Atlas line-up. You want a bipod for it's go fast features or a bipod with features demanded by SOF around the world? And tripods do make sense unless your climbing for sheep then maybe not so much....

It's just surprising to see so many tripods.

I guess it makes sense when they are 3# and can hold a 30# rifle locked in almost any position.

 

[47guy]

the thunderbeast looked interesting until he got to the part where the feet roll...that was one of the things that i did not like about the first atlas i owned.

 

[whiskeytower]

HOLY MACKEREL! This makes my brain hurt. i have not looked into bipods for years now. What in the fuck is the deal with all these 400-700$ bipods! I get the most use out of my Harris. My old Atlas is a better built product but, does not see as much use because the legs rotate more than I like to deal with. I believe that is not an issue on the new models.

 

[Mooncake]

I picked up a couple new bipods in the last 6 months: TBAC and Atlas SCAL. Both are great. I've used the TBAC on a Barrett MRAD in 338LM and the SCAL on a M99. Both are very stable options with a lot of adjustability. The SCAL is HUGE and, unfortunately, still huge when folded. But so is the rifle so that's nbd.

Tripods are also great but bipods are still essential kit imo.

 

[SN13]

HOLY MACKEREL! This makes my brain hurt. i have not looked into bipods for years now. What in the fuck is the deal with all these 400-700$ bipods! I get the most use out of my Harris. My old Atlas is a better built product but, does not see as much use because the legs rotate more than I like to deal with. I believe that is not an issue on the new models.

WT, right?

Atlas and Harris were about it, 10 years ago.

Gotta admit that Warne Skyline is Sexy and has my attention.

Now to find one at a discount somewhere...

 

[Steel head]

Uhhh. Wow.

That thing is cool. A halo around the barrel.... BUUUT $800? I appreciate the information but I don't think this one will make my short list. (Sucks to be poor, amirite?)

Poors alert!

Paging the antipoor!
@TheGerman

Elite Iron bipod is amazing!

 

[JMGlasgow]

I haven't used a Harris since I got my TBAC. The legs rotate, but they won't under load.

 

[whiskeytower]

Guess y'all are just trying to get me to spend all my Trump Bucks on a bipod today huh?

 

[SN13]

Guess y'all are just trying to get me to spend all my Trump Bucks on a bipod today huh?

LOL. ALL your TrumpBux? Must be getting the Elite Iron Revolution

 

[Mooncake]

I know the "poors" comments are in jest, and the Revolution is a sweet bipod no doubt, but you don't have to be poor to know when you're getting ripped off and have a natural instinct to avoid it. No way it's worth twice the price of Atlas, TBAC, Warne, etc. It's not made out of adamantium. You have to ask yourself, is the advantage of having the rifle below the legs worth another $400?

 

[Steel head]

I know the "poors" comments are in jest, and the Revolution is a sweet bipod no doubt, but you don't have to be poor to know when you're getting ripped off and have a natural instinct to avoid it. No way it's worth twice the price of Atlas, TBAC, Warne, etc. It's not made out of adamantium. You have to ask yourself, is the advantage of having the rifle below the legs worth another $400?

My elite iron wasn’t $400 more than my atlas’s.

 

[whiskeytower]

LOL. ALL your TrumpBux? Must be getting the Elite Iron Revolution

Go big or go home

 

[b2lee]

Poors alert!

Paging the antipoor!
@TheGerman

Elite Iron bipod is amazing!

I am sooo disappointed. I don't see any tactical fruit or operator hydration in that photo at all. Fail!

 

[Steel head]

I am sooo disappointed. I don't see any tactical fruit or operator hydration in that photo at all. Fail!

I’m more of a cigars n coffee type of operator.

 

[LeftyJason]

HOLY MACKEREL! This makes my brain hurt. i have not looked into bipods for years now. What in the fuck is the deal with all these 400-700$ bipods! I get the most use out of my Harris. My old Atlas is a better built product but, does not see as much use because the legs rotate more than I like to deal with. I believe that is not an issue on the new models.

Consider the cost of the rest of the rifle.
Action $1000
Trigger $300
Barrel $700
Chassis/ stock $1000
Scope $2000+

And that's not even an AI with either a ZCO or a Tangent Theta.

Harris bipods are also stamped sheet metal. Sheet metal isn't as repeatable accuracy wise as machined. All of the rest of these are machined.

I'm paraphrasing @Kasey but didn't Harris say something along the lines of why innovate?

BTW love my no dye cal. Finally got it out Saturday. No pics installed yet.

 

[supraguy88t]

I’ll offer the knights armament as an option. The atlas feet options are compatible with it. I also have the Atlas 5-H for my heavier rifles

 

[whiskeytower]

I know the "poors" comments are in jest, and the Revolution is a sweet bipod no doubt, but you don't have to be poor to know when you're getting ripped off and have a natural instinct to avoid it. No way it's worth twice the price of Atlas, TBAC, Warne, etc. It's not made out of adamantium. You have to ask yourself, is the advantage of having the rifle below the legs worth another $400?

But ya know, we have to purchase the latest and greatest because.... IDK, since we spend on high end rifles why not piss off as much possible on everything else....

 

[whiskeytower]

@LeftyJason There is no doubt my Atlas is a better built product than my harris and IMO worth the extra =/- 150$ over the Harris price. Im sure the Thunderbeast is a great product as well, everything Thunderbeast makes is great. I must admit the bipod looks interesting. I just cant see spending the kind of dollars some of these bipods are demand. Seems kinda like the 100+ bucks on a rear bags and tactical pillows.

 

[SN13]

@whiskeytower ... What Does a Harris Bipod go for these days? $75ish?

Atlas is like $225 ish? Depending on options.

So a couple of extra bucks ($250-$275 ish) isn't out of the question, but I'm with you on the $800 bipods.

 

[Greg Langelius *]

I think by now that the info on bipods in LL's new book are beginning to circulate among those of us who aren't deeply immersed in the competition circuit

I agree that the Harris, while a long trusted legacy, is approaching obsolescence. I have used the Harris for decades, both tilt lock and non-tilt versions; and I much prefer the non-tilt because it's not going to unlock on me. Unfortunately the mounting itself tends to loosen up way too easily; and getting it properly realigned with the stock axis can be troublesome. That's something I have experienced repeatedly, occasionally during an already stressful situation.

I value economy , and also USA sourcing; with UTG Leapers currently offering what I consider a useful Recon-Flex Bipod line that incorporates M-Lok mounting, and an utterly rigid support, adjustable for tilt on a gross scale via notched legs.

Currently below $50, it's not an expensive experiment.

It has five positively locked positions, two for stowage fore or aft; and three more for deployment, vertical and 45 degrees fore or aft. It's rigid in all positions. When stowed, the bottom of handguard is unencumbered; allowing rest, bag, or ruck support. The stowed position allows the forend to provide a far broader and more steady hand grip.

I have the long and the short version and am setting up to get out and test them once the local quarantines are lifted (actually, I tested one already on my PA-10 308, but only ten rounds to verify function with IMI 168 Razor Point. The bipod demonstrated no flex at all, which I suspect could simplify or completely eliminate bipod preload).

I have already encountered one Con, the folded bipod leg may interfere with pop-up ABUIS mounting and stowage. I may need to reposition the ABUIS or the bipod mounting, or both. Testing will tell. (ETA - Reworked the mounting, and the problem was easily resolved).

When shooting from the bench, there is no tilt issue as long as the bench is level and the scope is set up with the reticle level. You open the bipod, emplace the rifle; and you're GTG.

Greg

 

[BuckeyeCZ77]

I’m far from an expert, but decided on the Magpul for my bipod. The prices seemed reasonable, and my other Magpul products have been rock solid.