What bipod should I buy?

stangguyaz

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#1
ok so I am trying to decide on what bipod to purchase. I am going to use this for long range shooting competitions in the field an plinking not F class stuff. I was thinking I need something that will cant a little so if I am shooting from uneven ground I can adjust. what are some good ones to check out? My budget is around $250 $300 any help would be greatly appreciated. I need to get rid of this utg garbage. Also what length legs should I get most of my bipod shooting will be done from prone.

Thanks

My rifle is a Rem700 .308 bedded in a Bell and Carlson stock with wyatts mag kit, weaver 20moa base, Weaver rings and Sightron SIII 6-24

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#2
I use notched legged Harris and Atlas myself. Atlas is more expensive $300 if I remember and the Harris usually runs $100 and 20 for a pod loc. THe Atlas is a little slower to get on but they are built well and are very nice. The Harris will work for everything though and I still like it more for some of my rifles.
If shooting a lot of moving targets from prone the Atlas would be nice, You can get the Harris on a Picatinny or a swivel stud and most people run the Atlas on a short rail fixed to the stock. I set mine up with QD rail and also carry some long harris on a rail setup to. Makes for quick easy height changes. I like it.

Good luck.
 
#5
Check out the GG&G before you decide. The legs are not notched which lends itself to finer adjustments. I use the Extra Heavy Duty under a precision 16lb. 300RUM and am very satisfied.
 
#6
I have the same scope right now on my M1A "Loaded" model. It was previously on my 700 bolt gun for about 600 rds. I was very impressed by the Sightron III. I bought mine slightly used from another shooter I know for $600.

I'd also suggest the ATLAS bipod. One can buy the model that is simply bolted on for $ 210-230 or so. Or the quick detach for $270-$280. GREAT bipod.

Let me also suggest a bubble level...really helped improve my LR shooting. I am NOT level headed apparently.
 
#7
I have the Harris S-BRM and a couple Atlas V8.1 and they both will get the job done. I find the Atlas much easier to use, and prefer it. The Harris will work, although it is not as sturdy or tough. You have to decide if the Atlas is 3x as good for yourself, as there is a substantial price increase. Use both and then decide would be my advice. All just my opinion, yours may vary.
 
#8
FN in MT said:
I have the same scope right now on my M1A "Loaded" model. It was previously on my 700 bolt gun for about 600 rds. I was very impressed by the Sightron III. I bought mine slightly used from another shooter I know for $600.

I'd also suggest the ATLAS bipod. One can buy the model that is simply bolted on for $ 210-230 or so. Or the quick detach for $270-$280. GREAT bipod.

Let me also suggest a bubble level...really helped improve my LR shooting. I am NOT level headed apparently.
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How would one go about adding a bubble level to there scope? I would think you would put a level on the top turret level it then mount the level on your scope. Where do you mount the bubble level on the scope any pics I think it would help me out a lot

Thanks everyone for the input
 
#10
stangguyaz said:
How would one go about adding a bubble level to there scope? I would think you would put a level on the top turret level it then mount the level on your scope. Where do you mount the bubble level on the scope any pics I think it would help me out a lot

Thanks everyone for the input
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stangguyaz
FN in MT checks, bubble level scores in LR and ELR shooting.
Check this out: Holland's Signature Series Anti-Cant Device 30mm Matte, also comes in 1" and 34mm; works well and you can see it perfect with your left eye (if R handed shooter) without having to move your head, turn it around if L handed shooter.
Set up a bubble on elevation turret and match devise bubble, easy enough. Got 2 of these in 30 and 34mm, on S&B and NF, good stuff.
Regarding bipod, Harris good but prefer Atlas for a few reasons, two of them are being able to load Atlas and more options in legs adjustments. Harris a bit faster deployment but Atlas not slow either.
Good shooting.
 
#14
I have a few atlas and a few harris bipods, I like both but prefer the harris for hunting since they are quicker to deploy. I just installed pod locs on two of the Harris bipods, they feel a lot better and can't wait to try one out this weekend.
 
#17
Bruno said:
I have the Harris S-BRM and a couple Atlas V8.1 and they both will get the job done. I find the Atlas much easier to use, and prefer it. The Harris will work, although it is not as sturdy or tough. You have to decide if the Atlas is 3x as good for yourself, as there is a substantial price increase. Use both and then decide would be my advice. All just my opinion, yours may vary.
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I prefer the Atlas but I would never say the Harris is not sturdy or tough. Do you care to elaborate on that? I'd be willing to bet that I could break the Atlas easier than the Harris. Again, I prefer the Atlas but not because its tougher.

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#19
To me, I feel that the rail mounted lockup of the Atlas has more strength than sling stud of the Harris. Could be in my head only, but just how it appears to me.
 
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#20
I own both the Harris BRM-S and the Atlas. The Atlas is about 3x the Harris, but damn I love how much that thing moves. You can pretty much twist your rifle in whichever damn direction you need and it will move right along with you. That being said, the Harris has been beat to shit, will continue to be beat to shit, and has never done me wrong!
 
#21
Harris; light, cheap, effective. I have owned the Atlas and it is a very well thought out and built bipod, and pricey. I have also owned GGG, Rock Creek, Versa Pod, AI, Sako, etc. All these bipods are more pricey than the Harris and have something different to offer, but I still go back to the Harris every time. I generally don't worry as much about what's popular, but what works.
 
#22
KUSA said:
Rob I am curious as to why you prefer the Harris. The only thing that it does better in my opinion is deploy quicker.

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Kusa my post was serious but the way it was written was a little joke on the post by Irish above it. ;)

Quick deployment is a large concern when shooting matches under time frame and does play into it. I have a piece of 550 cord between the two bipod legs and I can have both legs deployed in about a second. No messing around. Reach up, grab and they are out and I am down shooting.

Also cost. I don't like spending more money on things than I have to to do the same job. Not just initial unit cost but also adding on a rail for attachment. Almost every rifle comes with a front sling stud and even with a custom that you want to run flush cups with you can have it added on to the cost of the stock for about $5 when they build the stock. A Harris is a quick screw on/off. Yes the Atlas rail might be quicker to take off with the rail but i have never had to take my bipod off and on under time.

As for stability, I have never had a problem getting stable with a Harris. Have shot in many different positions and conditions. I actually like the flat bottom of the Harris when the legs are up as it sits perfectly on a barricade to is very stable. Have shot movers from 50 to 800 yards and never had a problem with the Harris.

Is the Atlas a well made bipod that has some nice features? Sure it is but I don't see the need of something to be so engineered when all it is basically doing is holding up the front of the rifle. It needs to do a few small things like be stable, reliable and height adjustable and the Harris does all those for me as well as being fast deployed. If you run an Atlas and are happy then all the power to you but I don't see the need to change.
 
#23
I run Harris BRM-S with a Podlock. Got an Atlas too but rarely use it. Atlas is well made and gets in positions the Harris won't. Problem is I don't use those positions. The Harris is more "rock solid" to me and I definitely shoot noticeably better when shooting groups using a Harris. Same rifle switching to the Atlas results in my groups opening up. I just can't get the Atlas as "locked in" as a Harris. Is it me? Might be. All I know for sure is the Harris performs better for me with my rifles.

Thus, Harris for me. I picked it because it was the best solution for my needs. The fact it is cheaper is just a bonus.

Just because the Atlas doesn't work as well for me doesn't mean it isn't top quality. Lots of our friends and customers use them and we stock them because they are a good solution for some folks.

If possible, try before you buy to figure out what works for YOU.


Mark
 
#24
I bought an atlas and now I am spoiled. Buy once, cry once. The atlas will last a long time. It is well built and it's only flaw is deployment time. Which can be mitigated with proper planning and training with it
 
#25
I have Harris notched leg and they work fine.

However, I found that with prone shooting the 6-9" is too short. It is great off the bench and prone if the target is below the horizon.
 
#27
Well I ordered the atlas and afar kit today should be here by Wednesday thanks for the advice everyone. I also have a few more 5rnd mags coming as well. I can't wait to get out and shoot this thing just needs to cool off a bit.
 
#28
I have both Atlas and Harris, both with notched legs and neither have failed yet, but with your budget go with the Atlas unless you're looking for something lighter for a hunting rifle.

Hey, I just saw you're in Phoenix and I'm in Scottsdale and a 65 year old guy relatively new to this sport. I shoot at Ben Avery and Usery Pass, just PM me, if you'd like to get together and go shooting time. I've got lots of great weapons you could try! George. :cool: :cool:
 
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#30
I have some Harris bipods but don't like the notched legs as you can't adjust them for a level set up sometimes when bench resting and in some cases when your on uneven ground. I much prefer the Harris that swivels without notched legs. I also own 2 Atlas bipods. One on my AIAW the other on an H&K MR 762. As well as a GG&G HD Extreme on my POF P-308. MY favorite is the Atlas. The GG&G is quite a bit heavier than the Atlas but otherwise is a good 2nd choice.
 
#31
sib1948 said:
I have both Atlas and Harris, both with notched legs and neither have failed yet, but with your budget go with the Atlas unless you're looking for something lighter for a hunting rifle.

Hey, I just saw you're in Phoenix and I'm in Scottsdale and a 65 year old guy relatively new to this sport. I shoot at Ben Avery and Usery Pass, just PM me, if you'd like to get together and go shooting time. I've got lots of great weapons you could try! George. :cool: :cool:
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Sounds good I will for sure. I just found a group that does practices on Ben Avery's 1000 yard range on Thursdays and matches every other weekend. I contacted them and they will send me updates on there schedule. First I need to zero the new set up and find out what it likes for a load. My ar10 is ready to go for long distance it's zero'd and I have the load down. Hopefully will pm you soon
 
#33
Marksman said:
Will an Atlas not attach to a standard bipod stud?
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No they will not and you will either have to buy their rail mount of make your own.

I use both harris and atlas, the atlas is what I like for shooting over the hood of my vehicle for varmints because you can rake the legs forward getting lower to the hood. It helps short people like me on those tall suv's and pickups:)
 
#35
Bipods depend on what you're doing with them. I honestly prefer to have two of them.

For speed, I really like the Harris BRM-S with pod lock.

Its fast and most stable of my bipods.

For the club matches locally, we get put in many funny positions. Here, my Atlas really shines. I also like folding the legs on the Atlas backward when moving through terrain. That way it doesn't snag on anything.
 
#37
Try both if you can. Unfortunately I think most of the replies are not accounting for weapon system, experience, technique and body composition. All of these are critical factors and are often overlooked. What works for some of us may not work for others.
 
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