Adding to yesterdays pics, went for a shoot today out in the field again. This time with the Atlas freshly installed, keen to give it an initial run.
First impressions were, it's definitely much tidier than the Harris bipod. No springs hanging out, much more streamlined and comfortable to carry with the legs down - no sharp and raw metal edges. The colour is a smooth dark matte gun metal gray.
Being brand new it's still fairly stiff, everything is pretty tight. I predict this will loosten up a tad when worn in properly but that's to be expected and welcomed as I don't mind a bit of movement when panning / shooting on uneven ground.
Based on what I'd read and heard, this has totally replaced the S-BRM 6-9 that was mounted up until yesterday... At the moment there's no plan to look back. This new system seems to be a much better alternative.
The panning was smooth and without hang ups, I did notice the bottom gnurled grip ring shift with the rifle when you pan side to side but it didn't come loose or get sloppy. The forward 45 degree leg option was great, it gets the rifle much lower to the ground, really good for high angle shooting too when you want a firmer stance with your bipod legs.
Extenting the legs can be a bit tricky when in the prone, the best way as before is to simply roll the rifle to one side and extend one leg at a time. Very positive grip on the upper and lower portion of the legs so getting a hold isn't an issue even with gloves.
Overall, it's a great piece of kit. The mounting rail is solid as is the rest of the package. You can feel the quality when you pick it up, it's not clunky or loose. A small part of me will miss the simplicity and speed of the podloc and spring loaded legs on my S-BRM but <span style="font-weight: bold">the panning and 45 degree leg option have won me over in a big way especially as these are much more important for my style of shooting</span>.
Thanks for your help Kasey, much appreciated mate. Will keep you posted.
J
First impressions were, it's definitely much tidier than the Harris bipod. No springs hanging out, much more streamlined and comfortable to carry with the legs down - no sharp and raw metal edges. The colour is a smooth dark matte gun metal gray.
Being brand new it's still fairly stiff, everything is pretty tight. I predict this will loosten up a tad when worn in properly but that's to be expected and welcomed as I don't mind a bit of movement when panning / shooting on uneven ground.
Based on what I'd read and heard, this has totally replaced the S-BRM 6-9 that was mounted up until yesterday... At the moment there's no plan to look back. This new system seems to be a much better alternative.
The panning was smooth and without hang ups, I did notice the bottom gnurled grip ring shift with the rifle when you pan side to side but it didn't come loose or get sloppy. The forward 45 degree leg option was great, it gets the rifle much lower to the ground, really good for high angle shooting too when you want a firmer stance with your bipod legs.
Extenting the legs can be a bit tricky when in the prone, the best way as before is to simply roll the rifle to one side and extend one leg at a time. Very positive grip on the upper and lower portion of the legs so getting a hold isn't an issue even with gloves.
Overall, it's a great piece of kit. The mounting rail is solid as is the rest of the package. You can feel the quality when you pick it up, it's not clunky or loose. A small part of me will miss the simplicity and speed of the podloc and spring loaded legs on my S-BRM but <span style="font-weight: bold">the panning and 45 degree leg option have won me over in a big way especially as these are much more important for my style of shooting</span>.
Thanks for your help Kasey, much appreciated mate. Will keep you posted.
J
