Looking for recommendations for a good swivel head bipod for a savage 110ba in 338 lm.I have a harris on a DPMS 308 that works well,just wondering if there was something better available.
Need bipod recommendations
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Re: Need bipod recommendations
You can certainly spend more, but I don't know that the return will be worth the investment over a Harris notch leg swivel...
You can certainly spend more, but I don't know that the return will be worth the investment over a Harris notch leg swivel...
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I would pick either LRA or ATLAS bipods. They are both really well made and I don't think you could go wrong with either of them.
http://www.lraccuracy.com/
http://www.accu-shot.com/Atlas_Bipods.php
I would pick either LRA or ATLAS bipods. They are both really well made and I don't think you could go wrong with either of them.
http://www.lraccuracy.com/
http://www.accu-shot.com/Atlas_Bipods.php
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LRA if you have the coin. If not the Atlas is still a superb unit.
LRA if you have the coin. If not the Atlas is still a superb unit.
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really depends on how you'll be shooting.
the Harris will do EVERYTHING the atlas will do, except impress guys on here...but there's still much better out there. the new breed of "f-class" pods are much better to use if you'll be using a rear bag and letting the stock ride the bag. If you'll be using a "tactical bag" then i'd stick with a harris
really depends on how you'll be shooting.
the Harris will do EVERYTHING the atlas will do, except impress guys on here...but there's still much better out there. the new breed of "f-class" pods are much better to use if you'll be using a rear bag and letting the stock ride the bag. If you'll be using a "tactical bag" then i'd stick with a harris
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DCR</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Harris is <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">faster</span></span> to deploy than an Atlas. The Atlas is nicer to shoot off of. I don'thave any hands on with anything else. This is just one noobs opinion.</div></div>
Fixed it for ya. The Atlas is, indeed, very nice to shoot off of. I shoot primarily on hard packed dirt. Harris feet won't stick at all, and by the time you buy modified/upgraded feet for the Harris, you're pretty much up to the cost of an Atlas. The Atlas rides the recoil much better, and in my opinion, has a superior pan/cant/swivel.
The Harris dominates in speed. No faster way to deploy a bipod, just pull the legs into position and you're set.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DCR</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Harris is <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">faster</span></span> to deploy than an Atlas. The Atlas is nicer to shoot off of. I don'thave any hands on with anything else. This is just one noobs opinion.</div></div>
Fixed it for ya. The Atlas is, indeed, very nice to shoot off of. I shoot primarily on hard packed dirt. Harris feet won't stick at all, and by the time you buy modified/upgraded feet for the Harris, you're pretty much up to the cost of an Atlas. The Atlas rides the recoil much better, and in my opinion, has a superior pan/cant/swivel.
The Harris dominates in speed. No faster way to deploy a bipod, just pull the legs into position and you're set.
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Have had a Harris for a long time, just got an Atlas. I like the Atlas over the Harris, particularly the feet, they stick a whole lot better. The Harris just slides when loaded.
I thought about getting my atlas fixed up with a pod-loc, picatiny quick release mount, different feet, panhead; but I figured I would just get the Atlas. I'm happy I did.
Have had a Harris for a long time, just got an Atlas. I like the Atlas over the Harris, particularly the feet, they stick a whole lot better. The Harris just slides when loaded.
I thought about getting my atlas fixed up with a pod-loc, picatiny quick release mount, different feet, panhead; but I figured I would just get the Atlas. I'm happy I did.
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"the Harris will do EVERYTHING the atlas will do, except impress guys on here..." GSRswapandslow
uhhhhh really?
The Atlas will PAN, the Harris does not.
Atlas legs have positivly retained positions, Harris does not.
So a bit more to it than what the casual observer might conclude.
"the Harris will do EVERYTHING the atlas will do, except impress guys on here..." GSRswapandslow
uhhhhh really?
The Atlas will PAN, the Harris does not.
Atlas legs have positivly retained positions, Harris does not.
So a bit more to it than what the casual observer might conclude.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kasey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">"the Harris will do EVERYTHING the atlas will do, except impress guys on here..." GSRswapandslow
uhhhhh really?
The Atlas will PAN, the Harris does not.
Atlas legs have positivly retained positions, Harris does not.
So a bit more to it than what the casual observer might conclude.
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ok...so it won't pan....my bad.
and what do you mean "positively retained positions"? you mean like leg knotches? cause...the harris does....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kasey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">"the Harris will do EVERYTHING the atlas will do, except impress guys on here..." GSRswapandslow
uhhhhh really?
The Atlas will PAN, the Harris does not.
Atlas legs have positivly retained positions, Harris does not.
So a bit more to it than what the casual observer might conclude.
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ok...so it won't pan....my bad.
and what do you mean "positively retained positions"? you mean like leg knotches? cause...the harris does....
Re: Need bipod recommendations
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GSRswapandslow</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kasey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">"the Harris will do EVERYTHING the atlas will do, except impress guys on here..." GSRswapandslow
uhhhhh really?
The Atlas will PAN, the Harris does not.
Atlas legs have positivly retained positions, Harris does not.
So a bit more to it than what the casual observer might conclude.
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ok...so it won't pan....my bad.
and what do you mean "positively retained positions"? you mean like leg knotches? cause...the harris does.... </div></div>
Atlas can positively retain the legs at various angles from the bottom of the rifle. Harris is limited to 0* and 90ish*
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GSRswapandslow</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kasey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">"the Harris will do EVERYTHING the atlas will do, except impress guys on here..." GSRswapandslow
uhhhhh really?
The Atlas will PAN, the Harris does not.
Atlas legs have positivly retained positions, Harris does not.
So a bit more to it than what the casual observer might conclude.
</div></div>
ok...so it won't pan....my bad.
and what do you mean "positively retained positions"? you mean like leg knotches? cause...the harris does.... </div></div>
Atlas can positively retain the legs at various angles from the bottom of the rifle. Harris is limited to 0* and 90ish*
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Atlas. I have a fleet of Harris and just the one Atlas. Harris is a little quicker to deploy (for me), but for laying on the deck wringing steel all afternoon, I REALLY like my Atlas (it's on a GAP10).
Atlas. I have a fleet of Harris and just the one Atlas. Harris is a little quicker to deploy (for me), but for laying on the deck wringing steel all afternoon, I REALLY like my Atlas (it's on a GAP10).
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GSRswapandslow - No worries, just wanting to keep the facts and differences available. "and what do you mean "positively retained positions"? you mean like leg knotches? cause...the harris does..."
Sorry, I was not talking about the leg length adjustments, but leg positions as in deployed and folded or retracted. Spring loaded legs can get bumped into an accidental retraction, Atlas legs have positively retained positions, meaning you have to want to move them to do so.
GSRswapandslow - No worries, just wanting to keep the facts and differences available. "and what do you mean "positively retained positions"? you mean like leg knotches? cause...the harris does..."
Sorry, I was not talking about the leg length adjustments, but leg positions as in deployed and folded or retracted. Spring loaded legs can get bumped into an accidental retraction, Atlas legs have positively retained positions, meaning you have to want to move them to do so.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scandall</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just got the GG&G XDS '2' with pan AND cant. Very well built, tough as nails and quiet adjustments.
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I love my GG&G and I just ordered the newest one with pan adjustment.
The atlas was nice but I felt like there was too much play/ movement and it just didn't fit my preference.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scandall</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just got the GG&G XDS '2' with pan AND cant. Very well built, tough as nails and quiet adjustments.
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I love my GG&G and I just ordered the newest one with pan adjustment.
The atlas was nice but I felt like there was too much play/ movement and it just didn't fit my preference.
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Mile High has them in stock too, I just ordered 1 from Randy today.
+1 for Atlas
Mile High has them in stock too, I just ordered 1 from Randy today.
+1 for Atlas
