And which bipod? Or do you swap one around from rifle to rifle?
Paul
Paul
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None, but my Anschutz Exemplar has one attached.
I have many rifles but not as many bipods. I've unloaded a good many bipods (Harris BRM-S mostly) in the last couple years since I got my first Atlas which gets switched around between a multiple rifles. Anymore, I just keep my Atlas in my range bag and move it around as needed. I still have probably 4-5 Harris Bipods that, for obvious reasons, stay attached to their respective rifles. Eventually, I'll likely pick up another throw lever Atlas and replace nearly all of the Harris units I still have. Some rifles that don't readily adapt themselves to use with a picatinny rail section (or ones that I just don't want to hack on to add a rail anyway) will keep their Harris units which are still very good, serviceable bipods that do the job they were designed to do...just not as nice as the Atlas IMHO.
I have one 6-9" BRM-S harris that is on a Larue QD mount that gets thrown on everything picatinny. I have another that is used on everything sling-stud.
I have shooting sticks or use a ruck/pack for anything taller, if I feel I need it at all.
I have shooting sticks or use a ruck/pack for anything taller, if I feel I need it at all.
All have Bipods, Except the CQC rifles. Most are Harris.The TRG, has it"s own Sako bipod, and the 308 DPMS sass Wears a GG&G bipod, which is NICE>
Three Harris(one long and two short) that I switch between rifles.
+1 on this plan. Note: I only have 1 rifle at this time -- well, technically it's still being built -- but this is my plan from the start. I've already ordered an Atlas BT10 w/ LW17. Since I intend to go the chassis route for all of my rifles (vs. traditional stock) I intend to swap the Atlas around from rifle to rifle as most, if not all, chassis systems will accept a forward rail (if not already built in).
I have 3 different Harris 6 -9, and I change them around depending on what rifles I'm taking to the range. I have picatinny adapters for the gas guns. I probably should try to learn to shoot from a bipod, but I'm typically shooting from a bench, and I find sandbags in the front and one in the back to be easier than the bipod. I keep reading about the Atlas bipod on here, and I want to learn more about that. People seem to favor it over Harris, and I know its quite a bit more expensive. If I had an Atlas I would probably just switch it between all of the rifles.
parker hale on my AICs , Harris on my 220 swift, atlas on my 22lr.Soon to add a atlas to my AICs
the only rifle in my vault without a bipod is a SMLE in 303 British. It is straight up stock military.
3 have permanent Atlas bipods, and 2 have harris 6-9BRM. I don't like switching anything around.
One full time...Harris 6-9" on my 700 AAC SD.
One part time...M2 bipod on my M1A
One part time...M2 bipod on my M1A
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12 one harris, rest knock offs, switching over to harris slowly.
I keep a bipod on each rifle. I have a few Atlas's a few LRA's... and one Harris. I can't sit and stare at my rifles with out each having a bipod!
2 so I don't have to keep taking them on and off.. But that's just me.
Both with Atlas BT10-LW17.
I'm also about to order another can for the same reason. I have an 8" barrel and a 12" hand guard on a 300AAC and I don't shoot it as often as I would like because the process of taking the can on and off. (SOCOM-762 doesn't screw on and off)
Both with Atlas BT10-LW17.
I'm also about to order another can for the same reason. I have an 8" barrel and a 12" hand guard on a 300AAC and I don't shoot it as often as I would like because the process of taking the can on and off. (SOCOM-762 doesn't screw on and off)
none, i shoot off my shootin pardner's back, or a circa 1968 rucksack
Have them on my "bench" guns. They just get in the way on my hunting guns.
I forgot to add, that the Harris bipods don't come in a length that I like. So I buy the ones that are about 12 inches long, and cut them down so they are about 8-9 inches when collapsed. That way, they are the right height for my prone shooting without me having to extend the legs. I can still extend them if I want to, but I don't need to mess with making them longer to shoot, and worry about them folding up when I least want them to. The shortening process takes me about 3 hours.
I have 2 rifles with bipods, a DTA with a Atlas, and a Rem700 with a Harris. I prefer not to switch around bipods, I'd rather keep one per rifle.
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Bipods are expensive enough that I plan on using same one for the rifles I have. I use a big dog steel rail and the GG&G bipod.
I just put an Atlas on my .260 the other day, up until then it was a Harris. I have a couple .22 rifles with Harris clones and that's it. I don't put bipods on my AR's, haven't had the need for one and I worked pretty hard to build my last one real light (just over 7lbs with magnified optics) so no reason to throw more weight on it. If I need support with an AR I throw my pack down and use it.
all of the LR rifle have their own bipods, the "unipod" and the constant switching was getting a real PITA.
Still using Harris Type "S" (swivel). Shorty BR model (6-9) unless the weeds are tall and i need to get up higher.
I have a bunch of them in different sizes and flavors (they've been breeding in a dark closet), but mostly swap my favorite one between rifles as needed. It's the only one with a Pod-Loc. Also, don't have room in the safe to keep them all mounted when stored.
Had a Versapod for a while, but didn't love it.
P.S. Anybody know where I can get more Pod-Locs? I need a couple more...
I have a bunch of them in different sizes and flavors (they've been breeding in a dark closet), but mostly swap my favorite one between rifles as needed. It's the only one with a Pod-Loc. Also, don't have room in the safe to keep them all mounted when stored.
Had a Versapod for a while, but didn't love it.
P.S. Anybody know where I can get more Pod-Locs? I need a couple more...
4 all harris brm-s 6-9 one has notch leg one with AD BP this the bipod travel AR to AR with the QD ad bp
That is one "Pretty site"
Now that's a nice place to shoot!I have to say.I just put an Atlas on my .260 the other day, up until then it was a Harris. I have a couple .22 rifles with Harris clones and that's it. I don't put bipods on my AR's, haven't had the need for one and I worked pretty hard to build my last one real light (just over 7lbs with magnified optics) so no reason to throw more weight on it. If I need support with an AR I throw my pack down and use it.
Thanks but I don't shoot a lot there. That is just some steel I have set up at home for when I feel like I need some quick trigger time. No real distance to speak of. I can stretch it to 100 yards if needed. Despite the acreage I'm on there just really isn't a safe way to get any distance. People have been moving in closer and closer over the years.
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That's why I was asking. I've always swapped bipods around from rifle to rifle because I could "only shoot one at a time".
Elite Iron has an outstanding looking bipod called the Revolution. The thing is CRAZY expensive. But, it's no more expensive than 3 Atlas bipods.
I have got a Harris BRM-S 6-9 with Larue QD I that I swap from rig to rig. But I only have two different rifles I run it on so its not a problem. My next bipod will be an Atlas and I will still keep the Harris.
I have several and I like to switch them around. Being a "gadget guy" I like having options. I have two Harris L series "S" types (6-9 and 9-12). The longer one has a LaRue mount. I also have a Parker Hale I bought in the 80's when I was stationed in Germany for my SSG PII, and can mount that on everything (semis and bolts). Heck, I'll even buy a Sako bipod when I pull the trigger on a TRG22.
I have 2 bipods. One is a Harris BRMS with KMW Pod Lock and ADM lever mount the other is the Atlas V8 with ADM lever mount. They get swaped around between 5 or 6 different rifles. I can only shoot two guns at the same time or else I would have more.
All of them
I only use 1 bipod on 1 rifle and it's a Harris. And I love it. I've never used an atlas but I've never seen a reason to venture out from what works
M24A2 has a Harris I specifically have for it, but is not attached all of the time
CZ 22LR has a Harris on it 100% of the time
Mk12 Mod 1 has a Harris I specifically have for it but is only attached 50% of the time
CZ 22LR has a Harris on it 100% of the time
Mk12 Mod 1 has a Harris I specifically have for it but is only attached 50% of the time
All atlas on mine. A couple of spigot style and one with a throw lever clamp(bt17). The spigot style go on the aics and the bt17 goes on everything else. Atlas makes a great bipod that will last the average user a lifetime. BTW if you decide you don't like them they hold their value well.
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2 Harris and 1 QD Atlas. Primarily swap the Atlas between guns.
Both some rifles has them on full time and others get moved around.
All of them, even.on my CZ .22. So far Harris HBRM(no swivel) 6-9" notched legs+Harris rota-pod works the best for me. I usually cut additional notches on the left leg. This way I can level the rifle on uneven surface and it is still rock solid, not like with the swivel type bi-pods. But I still keep the Atlas, do not know why. Next week will try(first time) original Sako bi-pod.
