Precision Rifle Gear Current bipod options available now?

[Sid Post]

What are the better bipod options available today, not next year, not post-COVID, etc.?

I have a friend wanting a bipod for a rather generic Savage bolt action 300WM who wants to try some longer range stuff off a bipod. I don't think a $500 option is remotely in the realm of reason for him today. No, he is not running PRS or any other formal competition. If you step up from a Harris bi-pod, where do you go for a good value and better performance at a modest or moderate cost increase?

Myself, I need a bipod for my 308W bolt gun which is a 10# custom and one for my two primary autoloaders, a KAC SR-15 LPR and a SR-25 ACC. I don't know what is reasonable for $300 or $500, just that I don't want a Harris bipod. I don't shoot comps either, just feral hogs and aggressive, or cow chasing chicken killing, dogs. I don't know where the trade-off is in terms of cost-performance but, I don't need them today so, I can hold off and buy each slower or later in the calendar year IF there is a good reason to spend more. The autoloader bipods need be compatible with a "barricade" because I do use a pipe fence for some of my shooting amongst cattle or when I have a ~4# thermal attached.

TIA,
Sid

 

[Hesperidins]

http://atlasbipod.com/

 

[Jkl86]

I have an atlas, acutac and harris
All are good. The harris is the cheaper route
Out of the 3 i like the atlas most

 

[E. Bryant]

TBAC or Atlas if the budget allows; Magpul if money is tight. Buy one and swap it between rifles instead of buying several Harris bipods like I used to do.

The problem with the Harris is that they are often not symmetrical, and if you happen to get one that is grossly out-of-wack, you can chase perceived issues with your shooting form that are actually being caused by the support. This is unnecessarily frustrating.

 

[Sid Post]

Thanks everyone! Lots of good info.

 

[gebhardt02]

Ckye-pod for the ultimate in versatility.

 

[hafejd30]

I have several Harris, 1 atlas cal Gen 2 and 1 TBAC bipod

My suggestion for both of you is the atlas cal Gen 2. Get the QD model.

B&T Industries CAL Atlas Bipod - with ADM-170-S BT65-LW17

FREE SHIPPING on Atlas CAL Bipod - with ADM-170-S - BT65-LW17

www.eurooptic.com

 

[pnwkiwi]

So , in all likelihood you will get a ton of recommendations for the Atlas CAL which is probably the right answer for that caliber. I will tell you however that I got a Magpul on a La Rue QD pic mount because I liked the clean profile. Assuming you pre-load it, it works as it should. Flip the base to lock out the pan. I will concede that the 45 deg. leg option on the Atlas would be nice though. YMMV.

 

[1moaoff]

TBAC bipod

 

[E. Bryant]

So , in all likelihood you will get a ton of recommendations for the Atlas CAL which is probably the right answer for that caliber. I will tell you however that I got a Magpul on a La Rue QD pic mount because I liked the clean profile. Assuming you pre-load it, it works as it should. Flip the base to lock out the pan. I will concede that the 45 deg. leg option on the Atlas would be nice though. YMMV.

I've got a Magpul with the ADM quick release clamp. It's a $180 setup; throw in another $120 and it'll buy an Atlas CAL with the QR clamp which is a better value IMO.