General bipod guestion: Has anyone experienced a significant advantage of the Sinclair bipod over the Harris type? Those F class bipods sure are awkward.
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Bipods, Harris vs Sinclair F class
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Re: Bipods, Harris vs Sinclair F class
I use a Harris. I have a friend who uses the Sinclair. His is more stable than mine. But, I haven't seen a need to swap yet. I would say let your use drive your purchase. F-TR only rig... Sinclair. Tactical Match/F-TR... Harris.
I use a Harris. I have a friend who uses the Sinclair. His is more stable than mine. But, I haven't seen a need to swap yet. I would say let your use drive your purchase. F-TR only rig... Sinclair. Tactical Match/F-TR... Harris.
Re: Bipods, Harris vs Sinclair F class
Never used an Atlas but I do read a lot of positive things about them. Have used Harris bipods, so how are the Atlas better? And are they more stable then the Sinclair F class?
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Never used an Atlas but I do read a lot of positive things about them. Have used Harris bipods, so how are the Atlas better? And are they more stable then the Sinclair F class?
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Re: Bipods, Harris vs Sinclair F class
I have no experience with either of them. I only use the Atlas Bipod - I feel it's one of the best you can buy.
I have no experience with either of them. I only use the Atlas Bipod - I feel it's one of the best you can buy.
Re: Bipods, Harris vs Sinclair F class
Never used the Sinclair, but just from handling, they are just too much muchiness. Alot of bulk and extra with relatively little gain.
Harris are too rigid. If you are on anything but a bench or nice flat firing line, they do not adapt well. (we used to call them "chow hall bipods" until the grip pod stole that title) They do not traverse, and are only up or down, removing the possibility of "leaning" the legs to get closer to the ground.
The Atlas are rugged and reliable (not to say the others arent) can traverse, roll, and allow you to push up to "ride" the bipods. The legs can close forward or backwards, and can stay open at 45 degrees.
The main theme is adaptability. The only negative on the atlas is the slow deployment/redeployment.
Never used the Sinclair, but just from handling, they are just too much muchiness. Alot of bulk and extra with relatively little gain.
Harris are too rigid. If you are on anything but a bench or nice flat firing line, they do not adapt well. (we used to call them "chow hall bipods" until the grip pod stole that title) They do not traverse, and are only up or down, removing the possibility of "leaning" the legs to get closer to the ground.
The Atlas are rugged and reliable (not to say the others arent) can traverse, roll, and allow you to push up to "ride" the bipods. The legs can close forward or backwards, and can stay open at 45 degrees.
The main theme is adaptability. The only negative on the atlas is the slow deployment/redeployment.
Re: Bipods, Harris vs Sinclair F class
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oldfatguy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Those F class bipods sure are awkward.</div></div>That's because they are specifically for F Class competition.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oldfatguy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Those F class bipods sure are awkward.</div></div>That's because they are specifically for F Class competition.
Re: Bipods, Harris vs Sinclair F class
Thanks for the replys. W11B's Atlas description was particularly helpful.
Makes sense that the F class guys aren't likely to need to crawl through the bushes much so bulky doesn't matter much to them.
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Thanks for the replys. W11B's Atlas description was particularly helpful.
Makes sense that the F class guys aren't likely to need to crawl through the bushes much so bulky doesn't matter much to them.
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Re: Bipods, Harris vs Sinclair F class
Take a look at the Sinclair tactical bipod,I have one and like it very much.
Take a look at the Sinclair tactical bipod,I have one and like it very much.
Re: Bipods, Harris vs Sinclair F class
Thanks for the heads up on the Sinclair tacticle bipod. Looks like a very interesting alternative to their F class.
Trade-offs to consider - panning, mount type, folding... Except for the mount type Atlas looks like the most versitil.
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Thanks for the heads up on the Sinclair tacticle bipod. Looks like a very interesting alternative to their F class.
Trade-offs to consider - panning, mount type, folding... Except for the mount type Atlas looks like the most versitil.
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Re: Bipods, Harris vs Sinclair F class
No, so far I only have used the Harris and Sinclair F class bipods and read about the rest. I'll have to look at GG&G closer.
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No, so far I only have used the Harris and Sinclair F class bipods and read about the rest. I'll have to look at GG&G closer.
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Re: Bipods, Harris vs Sinclair F class
i've had a lot of harris's...just sold my last one
I have a Sinclair F-class gen3 sitting at the house that i'll shoot tomorrow...so I'll let you know.
i've shot off several atlas....i don't see why the hype, at all. I MUCH prefer the harris over it
i've had a lot of harris's...just sold my last one
I have a Sinclair F-class gen3 sitting at the house that i'll shoot tomorrow...so I'll let you know.
i've shot off several atlas....i don't see why the hype, at all. I MUCH prefer the harris over it
Re: Bipods, Harris vs Sinclair F class
Take a look at the LRA.
Nice wide stance, easy folding and fast deployment without the immensity of the F-class specialty "bipods"
Take a look at the LRA.
Nice wide stance, easy folding and fast deployment without the immensity of the F-class specialty "bipods"
Re: Bipods, Harris vs Sinclair F class
got to shoot my sinclair bipod this weekend....i LOVE it!
I shot the gun from the bench "semi-free-recoil" some...basically a really light grip and letting the gun recoil bag as it wants (it's just on a .223 with a brake...so, not much movement) and it's smooth and stays relatively on POA. Took it off my varmint gun and put it on my buddies .260 LRP in a McCrees chassis...and it works ok, but the rifle wanted top hop some on him (mostly due to his rear bag and shooting style) I put it back on my .223 and shot some prone and it rides fantastic on the midway shooting mat.
I have 3 complaints, though:
1. Leg adjustment...I wish there were some detents to assist in getting the bipod to a specific height
2. I wish you could see the graduations easier (i'll fix this with a silver paint sharpie, though)
3. Packing the tripod....i'm so used to the harris in it's small footprint, that I havent figured out where to store my sinclair on range trips. I bring my guns in Plano Airglide cases...so there's no place to put it in there, and it's been going in my range bag. not really a big deal, just a detail i over looked.
So...my opinion:
Shooting stability - Sinclair
Adjustability - Sinclair
Quickness of deployment - Harris
Ease of travel - Harris
Use in known distance prone - Sinclair
Use from bench - Sinclair
Use in unknown distance prone - Harris
If I go out to shoot groundhogs...I'll bring a harris. If I'm going to shoot steel...Sinclair all the way. Doing some benchwork...it'll be the sinclair. If I'm doing groups from prone, It'll be the sinclair. If i wanna impress people I don't know on snipershide..i'll run the atlas, since that's it's best use.
got to shoot my sinclair bipod this weekend....i LOVE it!
I shot the gun from the bench "semi-free-recoil" some...basically a really light grip and letting the gun recoil bag as it wants (it's just on a .223 with a brake...so, not much movement) and it's smooth and stays relatively on POA. Took it off my varmint gun and put it on my buddies .260 LRP in a McCrees chassis...and it works ok, but the rifle wanted top hop some on him (mostly due to his rear bag and shooting style) I put it back on my .223 and shot some prone and it rides fantastic on the midway shooting mat.
I have 3 complaints, though:
1. Leg adjustment...I wish there were some detents to assist in getting the bipod to a specific height
2. I wish you could see the graduations easier (i'll fix this with a silver paint sharpie, though)
3. Packing the tripod....i'm so used to the harris in it's small footprint, that I havent figured out where to store my sinclair on range trips. I bring my guns in Plano Airglide cases...so there's no place to put it in there, and it's been going in my range bag. not really a big deal, just a detail i over looked.
So...my opinion:
Shooting stability - Sinclair
Adjustability - Sinclair
Quickness of deployment - Harris
Ease of travel - Harris
Use in known distance prone - Sinclair
Use from bench - Sinclair
Use in unknown distance prone - Harris
If I go out to shoot groundhogs...I'll bring a harris. If I'm going to shoot steel...Sinclair all the way. Doing some benchwork...it'll be the sinclair. If I'm doing groups from prone, It'll be the sinclair. If i wanna impress people I don't know on snipershide..i'll run the atlas, since that's it's best use.
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