This is a reveiw I did a few years ago, I tried to find it for some info and it seems to be missing MIA, so here it is again
For most tactical shooters, the bipod is a very important tool. While searching for a quality bipod, I chose to compare the Harris, Accuracy International, GG&G, Versa Pod, and the Rock Creek bipods.
Here is a pic of all but the AI bipod. Rock Creek (top left). Harris BR 6-9(top right). Versa Pod (bottom left). GG&G (bottom right)
Here is a pic showing the various designs for the bipod feet. (left to right) Harris, Versa Pod, Rock (Raptor feet), GGG
now for some specs.
-<span style="font-weight: bold">Rock Creek</span>: This is a quick detachable bipod made primarily of aluminum. Attaching the bipod requires a picatinny rail, and is fastened swiftly using the side locking lever. Its legs feature an adjustment range of 5.5" to 7.5" fully extended. Legs are deployed and stowed by squeezing the legs together. Legs are spring loaded and fully extend with a press of the locking lever, and it offers four height choices in 1/2" increments. Its unique Raptor feet offer unparalleled support in soft terrain, other feet designs are available. It also features a locking lever for cant. Its unique design allows the rifle to recoil rearward while the legs stay in contact with the ground, virtually eliminating bipod "hop"
- <span style="font-weight: bold">Harris </span> The Harris unit tested is a BR model 6-9 non swivel with the newer style knurled fastening nut. The Harris requires a standard sling swivel stud for attachment. Legs extend from 6" to 9", and can be adjusted and tightened in any position, a unit with notched legs is available as well. Made of aluminum, its the lightest, simplest, and least expensive unit tested. With its rigid legs, it offers a very solid feel but tends to "hop" when the rifle is fired, often making fast follow up shots and spotting impacts more difficult
- <span style="font-weight: bold">Versa Pod </span> The Versa Pod is very similar in design to the Accuracy International/Parker Hale bipod. It is made from aluminum and steel, and is noticeably heavier than the Harris, and offers more support as well. It features spring loaded legs that are deployed and stowed with a squeeze of the legs. Legs have a range of 7" to 10", and offers 6 height choices in 1/2" increments. Options are height, swivel or locking, and rubber feet or AI style "ski" feet. It has knurled locking knobs for cant and swivel. Using a unique "spigot" design to attach, the unit is shipped with a hand stop that attaches to a standard sling swivel stud. A picatinny adapter is also available. Same design as the AI, Parker Hale, and Rock Creek bipod, it exhibits very little bipod hop.
- <span style="font-weight: bold"> GG&G</span> Hands down, the best thought out and most expensive bipod in the test. With every part machined meticulously from bar stock aluminum, this bipod is a work of art. Legs are deployed using independent locking levers located at the top of the legs. The legs are not spring loaded, making this a very quiet design without the possibility of "pinching" like the Harris. The legs have a height adjustment, and are infinitely adjustable. Adjustment range is from 7.5" to 10.5". The unit tested is a swivel design and offers no locking option. It requires a picatinny base and is fastened by tightening a machined wing nut on the base of the mount. With rigid legs, it performs similar to the Harris, and tends to "hop" durring recoil.
Now for a few specs
<span style="font-weight: bold"> GGG</span>
Discription - Tactical Heavy Duty Bipod w/built in swivel
Price - $204
Weight - 11.5oz
Adjustment range - 8"-11"
Material - Aluminum (CNC), steel fasteners
Finish - Matte black Mil Spec anodized
Options - solid (non cant), standard and "heavy duty" models
<span style="font-weight: bold"> Rock Creek</span>
Discription - Sopmod Tactical Bipod with cant lock and Raptor feet
Price - $249
Weight - 1.5lbs
Adjustment range - 4.5"-6.5"
Material - Aluminum, steel fasteners
Finish - Matte black Mil Spec anodized
Options - short, standard, and tall versions, 3 choices of feet
<span style="font-weight: bold">Versa Pod </span>
Discription - Prone Bipod with pan/tilt and cant friction lock, rubber feet
Price - $85
Weight - 1.28lbs/1.68lbs w/universal adaptor
Adjustment range - 9"-12"
Material - Aluminum, steel fasteners
Finish - Matte black Mil Spec anodized
Options - multiple heights, pan/tilt and cant friction lock option, rubber feet or aluminum "ski" feet
<span style="font-weight: bold"> Harris</span>
Discription - 1A2 BR 6-9
Price - $64
Weight - 10oz
Adjustment range - 6"-9"
Material - Aluminum, steel fasteners
Finish - Matte black Mil Spec anodized
Options - Height, swivel or solid, notched leg or multi-height adjust
Here is how I rated them.
1. Rock Creek
2. Versa Pod
3. GG&G
4. Harris
All things where considered in the test, weight, price, fit/finish, and performance. While the others performed better, I feel the Harris offers a good product for the money. The Rock Creek bipod is hard to beat, only setback is many precision rifles will need to be fitted with a picatinny base
For most tactical shooters, the bipod is a very important tool. While searching for a quality bipod, I chose to compare the Harris, Accuracy International, GG&G, Versa Pod, and the Rock Creek bipods.
Here is a pic of all but the AI bipod. Rock Creek (top left). Harris BR 6-9(top right). Versa Pod (bottom left). GG&G (bottom right)
Here is a pic showing the various designs for the bipod feet. (left to right) Harris, Versa Pod, Rock (Raptor feet), GGG
now for some specs.
-<span style="font-weight: bold">Rock Creek</span>: This is a quick detachable bipod made primarily of aluminum. Attaching the bipod requires a picatinny rail, and is fastened swiftly using the side locking lever. Its legs feature an adjustment range of 5.5" to 7.5" fully extended. Legs are deployed and stowed by squeezing the legs together. Legs are spring loaded and fully extend with a press of the locking lever, and it offers four height choices in 1/2" increments. Its unique Raptor feet offer unparalleled support in soft terrain, other feet designs are available. It also features a locking lever for cant. Its unique design allows the rifle to recoil rearward while the legs stay in contact with the ground, virtually eliminating bipod "hop"
- <span style="font-weight: bold">Harris </span> The Harris unit tested is a BR model 6-9 non swivel with the newer style knurled fastening nut. The Harris requires a standard sling swivel stud for attachment. Legs extend from 6" to 9", and can be adjusted and tightened in any position, a unit with notched legs is available as well. Made of aluminum, its the lightest, simplest, and least expensive unit tested. With its rigid legs, it offers a very solid feel but tends to "hop" when the rifle is fired, often making fast follow up shots and spotting impacts more difficult
- <span style="font-weight: bold">Versa Pod </span> The Versa Pod is very similar in design to the Accuracy International/Parker Hale bipod. It is made from aluminum and steel, and is noticeably heavier than the Harris, and offers more support as well. It features spring loaded legs that are deployed and stowed with a squeeze of the legs. Legs have a range of 7" to 10", and offers 6 height choices in 1/2" increments. Options are height, swivel or locking, and rubber feet or AI style "ski" feet. It has knurled locking knobs for cant and swivel. Using a unique "spigot" design to attach, the unit is shipped with a hand stop that attaches to a standard sling swivel stud. A picatinny adapter is also available. Same design as the AI, Parker Hale, and Rock Creek bipod, it exhibits very little bipod hop.
- <span style="font-weight: bold"> GG&G</span> Hands down, the best thought out and most expensive bipod in the test. With every part machined meticulously from bar stock aluminum, this bipod is a work of art. Legs are deployed using independent locking levers located at the top of the legs. The legs are not spring loaded, making this a very quiet design without the possibility of "pinching" like the Harris. The legs have a height adjustment, and are infinitely adjustable. Adjustment range is from 7.5" to 10.5". The unit tested is a swivel design and offers no locking option. It requires a picatinny base and is fastened by tightening a machined wing nut on the base of the mount. With rigid legs, it performs similar to the Harris, and tends to "hop" durring recoil.
Now for a few specs
<span style="font-weight: bold"> GGG</span>
Discription - Tactical Heavy Duty Bipod w/built in swivel
Price - $204
Weight - 11.5oz
Adjustment range - 8"-11"
Material - Aluminum (CNC), steel fasteners
Finish - Matte black Mil Spec anodized
Options - solid (non cant), standard and "heavy duty" models
<span style="font-weight: bold"> Rock Creek</span>
Discription - Sopmod Tactical Bipod with cant lock and Raptor feet
Price - $249
Weight - 1.5lbs
Adjustment range - 4.5"-6.5"
Material - Aluminum, steel fasteners
Finish - Matte black Mil Spec anodized
Options - short, standard, and tall versions, 3 choices of feet
<span style="font-weight: bold">Versa Pod </span>
Discription - Prone Bipod with pan/tilt and cant friction lock, rubber feet
Price - $85
Weight - 1.28lbs/1.68lbs w/universal adaptor
Adjustment range - 9"-12"
Material - Aluminum, steel fasteners
Finish - Matte black Mil Spec anodized
Options - multiple heights, pan/tilt and cant friction lock option, rubber feet or aluminum "ski" feet
<span style="font-weight: bold"> Harris</span>
Discription - 1A2 BR 6-9
Price - $64
Weight - 10oz
Adjustment range - 6"-9"
Material - Aluminum, steel fasteners
Finish - Matte black Mil Spec anodized
Options - Height, swivel or solid, notched leg or multi-height adjust
Here is how I rated them.
1. Rock Creek
2. Versa Pod
3. GG&G
4. Harris
All things where considered in the test, weight, price, fit/finish, and performance. While the others performed better, I feel the Harris offers a good product for the money. The Rock Creek bipod is hard to beat, only setback is many precision rifles will need to be fitted with a picatinny base
