LR Accuracy Sniper's Choice 2 Bipod Review

[Servicerifle1]

i have been using a LR Accuracy Sniper's Choice 2 (SC2) bipod for about the last three months. i featured it in my review of the XLR chassis stock for my Robar RC50. As promised in that review, i will now attempt to review the SC2. i am going to do my best at giving this piece of equipment a full review at grunt level (that is all i know). If you need something more technical i would refer you to David Kohnow at LR Accuracy. His contact info will be at the bottom of the page

i have been shooting rifles using bipods for the last 12 years or so. Everything from F-class to hunting and on deployments with the military. The Harris bipod pretty much ruled to the roost for most of those years. Now, there are many more options when it comes to bipods. i have personally experienced that most rifles seem to shoot better off of a rest that allows them to free recoil. However, for most uses it is just more practical to have a folding rest attached to the rifle. In general, the wider the footprint and the lower the center of gravity, the more stable the rifle will feel. Without a doubt, the SC2 bipod is the most stable bipod i have ever been behind.

The SC2 Bipod
The current version of the SC2 is a half trunnion design that is adjustable for cant, height, and leg angle. The previous Full-trunnion model was reviewed by another Hide member and i will not cover the differences here. My model mounts to a 1913 rail by two bolts. The leg height is adjusted by a push button and maintained by notches on the leg. Leg angle is adjusted by a pin similar to an AR15 take down pin. The outer portion of the leg slides down the notched inner tube and are capped with rubber feet. Cant is adjusted via a lever similar to a pod lock. Fit and finish is flawless. The anodizing is perfect and all moving parts seem to glide.

The foot print of this bipod will vary amongst three models by size and shape of the backplate. The widest, the F-class backplate, will fit around all forends and freefloat tubes that i have tried it on. The more narrow Tactical backplate is designed to mount with the backplate forward of the stock or tube. The most narrow, Sporter backplate, also mounts forward of the handguard and puts the bipod legs almost vertical. All backplates attach to the bipod legs with three bolts each. This design lowers the weapon system's center of gravity similar to the Sako TRG bipod. However, it is far superior in all aspects.
On most rifles i can manipulate all adjustments from the prone position.

Comparisons

For the purposes of these comparisons- Height is measured from the bottom of the foot to the top of the mount. Footprint is measured from center to center of the legs. All measurements are in inches.

Height Extended Collapsed

G,G&G 9.50 7.25
Rock SOPMOD 8.25 6.50
Harris BRM-S 8.75 6.25
Sako TRG 11.50 7.25
SC2 7.25 5.25

Footprint Extended Collapsed

G,G&G 9.00 7.00
Rock SOPMOD 8.75 6.50
Harris BRM-S 8.75 6.25
Sako TRG 13.25 9.50
SC2 11.25 9.75

Weight
i do not have a scale that will accurately measure these bipods. The G,G&G is the lightest by far. The Sako is the heaviest, but not by much. The SC2 is close to the Sako. The Harris and Rock are very close to each other.

i did not have access to several other bipods in this class. Namely, the Atlas and the RND.

The SC2 next to a Harris BRM-S open and folded

Cost
The price of the SC2 is $450. LR accuracy gives a great military discount, so keep that in mind. The Sako is also $450. All the others are under $200. Like with optics, you get what you pay for. The price was not too much to keep me from buying it (and i am cheap as hell). And it will not keep me from buying another one soon.

The SC2 on a MCM prone stocked F-class rifle

Shooting impressions
As i mentioned previously, the SC2 is by far the most stable bipod i have ever used. i consider it a must on a .50 BMG. Any weapon feels like it is on a bench rest. During recoil the weapon moves straight back and has almost no hop (depending on surface). All adjustments are solid and smooth.

Changes i would make
i am completely happy with the design and construction of this bipod for its main home on my Robar RC50. For heavy rifles the only thing i would change is the leg length. Perhaps two more inches in length. There are a few thing i would change for field use and use on more practical rifles. A QD option is in the works and would be nice due to the width of the backplate. A swivel function would help with moving targets. Captured screws on the mount would aid in removal and mounting. i would also prefer the springs on the leg adjustment button be completely enclosed so that they do not accumulate debris or snag on anything. These are all very minor issues and most will be resolved on future models

Bipod and LRA rail mount for TRGs

Conclusion
This bipod is worth every penny. And i plan on buying at least one more. David Kohnow's Customer Service is top notch. LR Accuracy will be coming out with several innovative products in this field. Another product offered is a 1913 rail that replaces the accessory rail on Sako TRGs. The rail cost is $100 and it fits perfectly. Up and coming will also be a suspension model of the the SC2. Keep checking this post for an update on that model.
Thanks for reading and if you have any questions feel free to PM me.
For LR Accuracy you can go to www.lraccuracy.com or find them on facebook.

Robar next to a M107

 

[Master Diver]

Re: LR Accuracy Sniper's Choice 2 Bipod Review

Very nice review.
It would be nice to see the SC2 up against the RND 200 model bipod or the RND 202.
I am having a RND 200 model mounted on a XLR stock, it fits the XLR tube stock design so well. Have you considered the RND bipods also?

Cheers,

Master Diver

 

[Servicerifle1]

Re: LR Accuracy Sniper's Choice 2 Bipod Review

Thanks.
I looked at the RND, by website only. The SC 2 can mount on railed and conventional stocks and cost less.
I would like to work with the RND. Just have not had the opportunity.

The pictures that would not show in the OP:

Bipod and LRA rail mount for TRGs

Robar next to a M107

 

[XLR]

Re: LR Accuracy Sniper's Choice 2 Bipod Review

Excellent review Cris. I would agree that the LR Accuracy bipods are at the top of the heap for bipod systems. Some people balk at the cost but in reality, the bipod is just as important as any other piece of equipment on your rifle. I tell people that if you try one, you won't go back ant time soon.

Also, FWIW, it looks like you have the shorter BR legs on your bipod. There is a longer version available like what is on my rifles.

MD, I will do a review on the RND bipods once I receive mine. I am going with the rail mount version but have been contemplating your version now...maybe yours did not make it here after all

 

[Master Diver]

Re: LR Accuracy Sniper's Choice 2 Bipod Review

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MD, I will do a review on the RND bipods once I receive mine. I am going with the rail mount version but have been contemplating your version now...maybe yours did not make it here after all

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Ohh it is that cool

sounds promising coming from you

I think it is a great bipod for your chassie design. It is like a Heavy duty version of the OLD

m200 Intervention CheyTac design.

Cheers,

Master Diver

 

[Tactical]

Re: LR Accuracy Sniper's Choice 2 Bipod Review

I have been running the Tactical Bipod on my F TR Rifle for about six months now. It freakin rocks. I shoot better with it than I have with all the wide as a biplane leg bipods out there.

Best bipod I have ever used.

 

[country888]

Re: LR Accuracy Sniper's Choice 2 Bipod Review

Great stuff, I have been wanting to look and one of these.

Thanks

 

[mnglockman]

Re: LR Accuracy Sniper's Choice 2 Bipod Review

Thanks for the nice review. It looks like a very interesting design. I am in the markert for another bipod and was going to purchase a Harris. However I think that I may think about some of the other options out there.