Re: Finding Hard info on the Atlas Bipod
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Oddball-Six</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
The Atlas appears to be quite a bit more substantial but the specifications on the site indicates it actually weighs less than the apples-to-apples sized Harris. I realize I am asking for a qualitative assessment here but does it 'feel' bulkier? </div></div>
No, it is both lighter and more streamlined. It is still rock solid though.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Oddball-Six</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Have you had an occasion where the Atlas inhibited you where your experience with a Harris would indicate the smaller bipod would not?</div></div>
The ONLY time I have seen the Harris as an advantage was at a competition stage where you had to fire prone and then get up and sling the rifle. The Harris collapsed about a second faster that the Atlas. But, as far as employing them, they are about the same.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Oddball-Six</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How does the atlas do for stabilization against uneven or cluttered terrain? </div></div>
The Atlas is vastly superior to the Harris here, you have a lot more options on leg placement, angle and height.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Oddball-Six</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How does the atlas do in sub-standard weather conditions? Are there points where rain or sleet or particulates (read: "shit") tend to pool?</div></div>
Zero problems, I have run it in some pretty crappy conditions (rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow) and have had no issues with it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Oddball-Six</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does anyone have experience with the atlas post-drop or after hitting the dirt in prone? Repeatedly? </div></div>
Don't see this as being an issue. The negs notch into position and an upward bump will not dislodge them. I have heard (but not personally experienced) that some guys have have the legs pop out when they are in the 45 degree position due to recoil. This may be a positional thing, or it may be a driver thing though, not sure.
All in all, the Harris is bested by the Atlas. Some will be happier with the Harris mostly because of familiarity and that it does everything they need it to do. I personally find that the Atlas does all these things better though.
For the record, I am even using one of the first models (without any of the subsequent modifiactions) and have yet to find a reason to send it back to Kasey to get the mods done. I have been through quite a few bipods and the Harris was as good as it got...until the Atlas arrived.
