Gunsmithing Leveling Harris Bipod

[HighRez]

I have a new model LM Harris, non-pivoting base, that I just mounted on a Remington 700. First bipod on this gun. The gun now has an obvious cant to the right. I have to raise the right bipod leg 3/16 inch to get the gun level according to a level placed on the mounted Larue picatinny scope base (that should be the proper place to determine level, right?). The sling stud on the stock looks good and properly positioned. All I can think to do is place a shim between the bipod base and stock on the affected side to level it up. Any tips, or am I missing something? Thanks.

Bob

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: Leveling Harris Bipod

yes ....you ARE missing something here







get off the flippin bench............



ain't no level ground once you're off the bench that you can compensate for

 

[mscott]

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Really no point in shimming anything as Bolt just said .... the ground isn't level. When shooting from a bench it isn't that big of a deal to adjust the one leg. Save some pennies and get a bipod that swivels.

 

[HighRez]

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Thanks man ....

Now let me try again. Does anyone have any tips on leveling a Harris bipod? Thanks.

Bob

 

[Ghogs Nightmare]

Re: Leveling Harris Bipod

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HighRez</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks man ....

Now let me try again. Does anyone have any tips on leveling a Harris bipod? Thanks.

Bob </div></div>
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TIP: Unplug your ears or adjust your eyes, read above.

 

[HighRez]

Re: Leveling Harris Bipod

Thanks mscott. I'm new to this game and to this point have been doing my shooting from a bench. I have read that an obvious cant to the gun can dump LR shots left and right. The gun has an obvious cant ... just trying to do my homework and set things up right from the beginning.

 

[Goldbeachman]

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I have a Harris that is canted about the same as yours and it was pretty easy to fix.



Bought an Atlas.

 

[Mike Casselton]

Re: Leveling Harris Bipod

Pretty normal for the Harris to sit a bit canted. You're gonna have to level it with the locking screws.

Don't shoot the gun with the bipod directly on the concrete. It will bounce really bad and depending on your shooting style, it can string shots all over the place. Fold a towel and place it under the feet of the bipod, or use a small section of old carpet. Swivel bipods are nice too.

Boltripper,

I'm with you on the get away from the bench routine. However, some places do not allow it and some people have physical limitations that prevent them from going prone for bipod use. Unfortunately for myself, after moving from South Dakota to FL, I now fall under both constraints, so I am limited by range rules and severe back troubles.

 

[RobG]

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If your shooting is from the bench, why not get something dedicated to bench shooting? If you are shooting on different surfaces and from different positions, you really need to buy a swivel model bipod.

 

[Goldbeachman]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RobG</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If your shooting is from the bench, why not get something dedicated to bench shooting? If you are shooting on different surfaces and from different positions, you really need to buy a swivel model bipod.</div></div>
Bingo.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mike Casselton</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

Don't shoot the gun with the bipod directly on the concrete. It will bounce really bad and depending on your shooting style, it can string shots all over the place. Fold a towel and place it under the feet of the bipod, or use a small section of old carpet. Swivel bipods are nice too.

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Leave the towel at home and learn to drive the rifle properly. Bipod hop is shooter induced.

A good thread to read: http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1200611&page=1

 

[mscott]

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Not trying to be a smart-ass, but there is a certain level of equipment needed to be successful. A bipod that swivels is a necessity IMO. I've watched enough people with fixed ones to get frustrated just seeing them show up.

If you insist on leveling it I would buy some 3m automotive weather stripping tape and apply pieces (don't peel the backing off the last piece) to the bipod until you feel it is level. I'd guess clamping something like a piece of wood in between the bipod and stock would not stay put very long.

 

[HighRez]

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Thanks for some good input, guys. Buying the non-swivel bipod was a beginner's mistake and I'm sure it won't be the last I make. Maybe by the time I have 15,000 posts I'll be doin' better.

The point made about physical and other limitations is valid. At age 60, I deal with hand tremors, so I'm trying to get into the sport in a way that makes sense for me. With a bipod from a bench is my first crack at it. Hopefully, if I become a better shot, shooting techniques will evolve.

I think I'll try the weather stripping trick for now. Thanks again for the help.

Bob

 

[locked&loaded]

Re: Leveling Harris Bipod

In stead of the weather stripping, you might try a piece of popsicle stick or something similar as a shim on the low side. A little more solid than weather strip.

JM $.02