Bipods, what are you using?

[tillroot1]

guys, I am building a light hunting rifle, I am looking for a light bi pod, what are you using? what would you recommend?
I prefer a bipod that will not tilt, swivel, or pan, just folding legs that extend. I looked at the modular evolution but I think they only build ones that have those features.

thanks,

 

[Jabot]

guys, I am building a light hunting rifle, I am looking for a light bi pod, what are you using? what would you recommend?
I prefer a bipod that will not tilt, swivel, or pan, just folding legs that extend. I looked at the modular evolution but I think they only build ones that have those features.

thanks,

Get an original harris fits what u want

 

[sodakhunter]

Ive used a wide variety of bipods for hunting. Check out the hatch. It tilts but you can lock it so it doesnt. Gets tall enough to use in grass or shoot at angles and is fairly lightweight. Works great for hunting. Just an option.

 

[drum13]

Still use Harris and would recommend Harris for the needs you've described.

EDIT: Don't buy a piece of shit Chinese knock-off.

 

[AnimalMother224]

I have a knock off Atlas... learned after the fact it was a knock off but it works. I did get a KAC bipod that is everything and then some of awesomeness. all the features you dont like lock out, solidly

 

[SonoranPrecision]

Can I ask why no swivel at least? Getting a rifle level is very important depending on distance, and finding level ground is very highly unlikely in field conditions. Also an atlas bt10 is only 1oz heavier than a non-swiveling Harris.

 

[Corprin]

Can I ask why no swivel at least? Getting a rifle level is very important depending on distance, and finding level ground is very highly unlikely in field conditions. Also an atlas bt10 is only 1oz heavier than a non-swiveling Harris.

And $206 more. That’s not including the adapter if OP has only a standard sling post. Is that 1oz worth it?

 

[JMGlasgow]

Thunder Beast. They're light enough to have on a hunting rifle, and if you don't need it very easy to take off. I have Harris bipods and they are now collecting dust. I may put them on my 22 or something later.

 

[SonicBurlap]

And $206 more. That’s not including the adapter if OP has only a standard sling post. Is that 1oz worth it?

You forgot to mention that that Atlas is also a lot less wobbly than that Harris and those $206 will be made up in ammo alone LOL. Got to use the Harris in the service exclusively and I can tell you I haven't shed a single tear for the Harris I left behind when I switched to the Atlas; and nowadays with the original owner of Harris dead, and his estate not really giving a fig about QC all the more reason to buy once, cry once.

 

[Corprin]

It’s his hunting rig. Don’t know about you, but with how much ammo is expended in my hunting rifle, it would take me years to equal $206. 5rds/yr @ 1.02/rd would be more than 40yrs. ?

Atlas moves about on my precision rigs, but the Harris is more than adequate for minute of Elk at 500yrds.

Also, got my harris in ‘03, so I can’t speak for current models.

 

[SonicBurlap]

It’s his hunting rig. Don’t know about you, but with how much ammo is expended in my hunting rifle, it would take me years to equal $206. 5rds/yr @ 1.02/rd would be more than 40yrs. ?

Atlas moves about on my precision rigs, but the Harris is more than adequate for minute of Elk at 500yrds.

Also, got my harris in ‘03, so I can’t speak for current models.

'03 is well after I chucked mine to a local artist who turns junk scrap into art. Don't know how it is where you live but getting an elk ticket costs you years of waiting and accumulating preference points where I live, and a missed shot is expensive but if of course you are after muleys and whitetails in the brush from 50 to 250 yards that Harris will do. I expect my bipods to provide stability.

 

[acudaowner]

4 atlases 1 v8 , 3 prs , soon 1 5-h
and 1 ckye pod 2 haris hbr's ,
I really want to try one of these

or something like it with hydraulics or an air ride suspension and fuzzy dice . and I am still looking for that 6 maids a milking and the partridge in a pear tree .

 

[SonoranPrecision]

And $206 more. That’s not including the adapter if OP has only a standard sling post. Is that 1oz worth it?

If he wants to go Harris, have at it, I still use Harris myself on certain rifles, but at least get a swivel model... having used the fixed models on a hunting rig in the past, it didn’t even last one hunt. It was nearly impossible to level out on a bench much less in the field. We’re talking about taking life, and feel I owe it to whatever I’m killing to be swift and humane. Being able to remove cant from a system is essential in making sure that shot goes where it is meant to.

 

[dtdk]

Atlas on my centerfires, knock off on my rimfire,. Picked up the knock off for $50 at a gun show, did not realize it until I got home.

I also have a few Harris but they are in a bin somewhere

 

[elmuzzlebreak]

Personally I am using Atlas PSRs and Ckye Pod. If you are really wanting to drop some cash look at the triple leg extension ckye pod. It be great for hunting.

 

[Kasey]

guys, I am building a light hunting rifle, I am looking for a light bi pod, what are you using? what would you recommend?
I prefer a bipod that will not tilt, swivel, or pan, just folding legs that extend. I looked at the modular evolution but I think they only build ones that have those features.

thanks,

You dont say where or what you'll be hunting but if shooting with a bipod that goes to the ground, be it prone, sitting or standing, having CANT is a great feature to have. Believe it or not Earth is not flat.... Also, cost was brought up, again, you dont say where or what your hunting but often time the money spent on gear pales when compared to the cost of the hunt! Good luck and have fun .

 

[scotchtape]

The Harris would work but I've hunted with a bipod without a cant and I'll never do it again. Get a Harris with a cant

 

[sam4886]

The magpul bipod is very light. You can lock out all the stuff you don't want. I think their sling stud connection is out now. It is quieter than the Harris if you're going to be stalking.

I've got one on a precision ar and it works great. I've got Harris to compare with, and I like the magpul more. Its just as stable, if not more. Load into it a little and it locks right in.

 

[Steel head]

The magpul bipod is very light. You can lock out all the stuff you don't want. I think their sling stud connection is out now. It is quieter than the Harris if you're going to be stalking.

I've got one on a precision ar and it works great. I've got Harris to compare with, and I like the magpul more. Its just as stable, if not more. Load into it a little and it locks right in.

I also like the magpul more than the Harris.
As a plus it takes atlas style feet.

 

[07jkjeeper]

I’ve had good luck with Modular Evolution Bipods as well as Atlas. The long leg option on the Evolution is nice as you can carry multiple height options in the field. Some on the forum had bad history with them but I personally have not.

 

[dzander]

I would never buy another bipod without cant.

 

[FredHammer]

Harris SLM leg notch, do Yourself a favor and get the S or swivel version. Definitely a must for hunting.

 

[LawnMM]

And $206 more. That’s not including the adapter if OP has only a standard sling post. Is that 1oz worth it?

Well worth it.