Re: Roedale bipods versus ATLAS V8
to be honest guys, the RH50, either Mk is a better bipod than the Raptor trg style in my opinion and ive been thinking about phasing the raptor bipod out. Not that the Raptor trg type is a bad bipod, it isn't, but i do like to be able to lock the bipod so it doesn't make a racket flopping about and i do like the chunkyness of the RH.
The RH is lighter, stronger and has the friction lock. and its cheaper.
what i have been thinking about is a RH version with the pivot point of the legs higher up like the trg style.this would mean flipping the cradle on its head, but its possible,this version which i will probably call the Raptor MKII is a few months out yet.
The question is, does it offer any advantage. the pivot of the bipod in relation to the rifle is the same position. does having the pivot of the legs a little higher give a real advantage to stability when shooting ?
the down side is that the higher pivot point of the legs can in some cases interfear with Nightvision equipment and laser type accessories.
Also the current RH50's stay out of the way of a fully suppressed barrel.
I will continue to make the TRG type bipod as our retail price is about 10% cheaper than the dealer buy in price for an original TRG bipod here.
what do you guys think, i am more than open to suggestions and ideas. Ive got a RH50 MKI and MKII on thier way to Lowlight for review and will appreciate his feed back too.
rgds Pete