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Re: rota pod
I saw this on the Harris bipod site, but couldn't find any reviews on it. I bought one to try out on my SRS, but won't be able to get my hands on it till I get back to Texas in Sept. I think it will be handy, as long as it has the option to lock when you don't want to use the rotation feature.
Anyone else around here have one of these?
I saw this on the Harris bipod site, but couldn't find any reviews on it. I bought one to try out on my SRS, but won't be able to get my hands on it till I get back to Texas in Sept. I think it will be handy, as long as it has the option to lock when you don't want to use the rotation feature.
Anyone else around here have one of these?
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BTTT
No one use one of these?
BTTT
No one use one of these?
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unfortunately, it doesn't lock.
heard back from Harris on this specific point.
he said it rotates 35 degrees both ways providing 170 feet field of view at 100 yards.
i'd prefer a locking mechanism to keep it at 0 but the fella said it's spring loaded so it doesn't move freely.
unfortunately, it doesn't lock.
heard back from Harris on this specific point.
he said it rotates 35 degrees both ways providing 170 feet field of view at 100 yards.
i'd prefer a locking mechanism to keep it at 0 but the fella said it's spring loaded so it doesn't move freely.
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If you needed a picatinny adapter for a Harris, then I could see this as a possible benefit. However the spring mechanism on the Harris allows for spring loaded panning and instant return to center. That and recoil absorption are benefits of that design.
I can already see guys lining up to buy these so they can attach a pic rail to a bolt gun, then stack the adapter in there.
Maybe I am just being jaded and I need to get one to try it out on the AR15.
If you needed a picatinny adapter for a Harris, then I could see this as a possible benefit. However the spring mechanism on the Harris allows for spring loaded panning and instant return to center. That and recoil absorption are benefits of that design.
I can already see guys lining up to buy these so they can attach a pic rail to a bolt gun, then stack the adapter in there.
Maybe I am just being jaded and I need to get one to try it out on the AR15.
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Looks nice but I use a podlock for a reason, not being able to lock the panning is a no go for me. Add the additional height and that is just nuts.
Looks nice but I use a podlock for a reason, not being able to lock the panning is a no go for me. Add the additional height and that is just nuts.
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any other updates on this from anyone? Thinking of getting one to try
any other updates on this from anyone? Thinking of getting one to try
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I have been using one on my SRS since last Aug. I haven't noticed any issue with height like was mentioned above. I would prefer it to have the option to lock at zero, but it hasn't been an issue. And if I ever were to get a hair up my ass about it I'm sure it wouldn't be too painstaking to machine something onto it to improvise a lock mechanism - but thus far it hasn't been an issue.
I've shot the rifle out to 1000+ several times with great results. The lack of a zero lock and height have not been a hinderance in any way.
As for using the horizontal swivel for quick target acquisition. Obviously it can be done without the rota pod. That being said I have enjoyed using it to do multi target drills; it makes the transition between targets much smoother. FYI I'm doing these drills from impromptu firing positions, i.e. rocks, dirt mounds, mud... "real world" FFPs. If I were shooting from a bench or cement at the range the benefit of the rota pod is diminished since you can just slide the bipod on the smooth surface to the next target.
Either way it isn't going to make or break your shooting. Just another tool that can be used to make a specific task a bit more seamless....
I have been using one on my SRS since last Aug. I haven't noticed any issue with height like was mentioned above. I would prefer it to have the option to lock at zero, but it hasn't been an issue. And if I ever were to get a hair up my ass about it I'm sure it wouldn't be too painstaking to machine something onto it to improvise a lock mechanism - but thus far it hasn't been an issue.
I've shot the rifle out to 1000+ several times with great results. The lack of a zero lock and height have not been a hinderance in any way.
As for using the horizontal swivel for quick target acquisition. Obviously it can be done without the rota pod. That being said I have enjoyed using it to do multi target drills; it makes the transition between targets much smoother. FYI I'm doing these drills from impromptu firing positions, i.e. rocks, dirt mounds, mud... "real world" FFPs. If I were shooting from a bench or cement at the range the benefit of the rota pod is diminished since you can just slide the bipod on the smooth surface to the next target.
Either way it isn't going to make or break your shooting. Just another tool that can be used to make a specific task a bit more seamless....
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How does the rotation affect loading the bipod? I would think that it would be uneven resulting in more work to stay on target.
How does the rotation affect loading the bipod? I would think that it would be uneven resulting in more work to stay on target.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JohnnyC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How does the rotation affect loading the bipod? I would think that it would be uneven resulting in more work to stay on target.</div></div>
I can't comment objectively since I haven't used a fixed mounting system on my current rig to compare the difference. But I can say I have had no issue spotting my shots out to 1025y.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JohnnyC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How does the rotation affect loading the bipod? I would think that it would be uneven resulting in more work to stay on target.</div></div>
I can't comment objectively since I haven't used a fixed mounting system on my current rig to compare the difference. But I can say I have had no issue spotting my shots out to 1025y.
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Saw in another thead re rota-pod that the website for those products, other than being a reseller of "Harris" bipods has nothing to do with the real harris bipods. Some on that site are mods by them and not endorsed by the real manufacturer of the Harris bipods (they don't have a website). Anyway despite this I like their offerings including the rota-pod. I just got one and can report to everyone that the new ones do have a locking mechanism so they did "fix" that issue for those interested.
Saw in another thead re rota-pod that the website for those products, other than being a reseller of "Harris" bipods has nothing to do with the real harris bipods. Some on that site are mods by them and not endorsed by the real manufacturer of the Harris bipods (they don't have a website). Anyway despite this I like their offerings including the rota-pod. I just got one and can report to everyone that the new ones do have a locking mechanism so they did "fix" that issue for those interested.
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Thanks for the update. Figured it was only a matter of time till they added the lock.
Thanks for the update. Figured it was only a matter of time till they added the lock.
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I'm not finding any Rota-Pods for sale that have a locking mechanism. Spartan care to post a link to the one you found...
I'm not finding any Rota-Pods for sale that have a locking mechanism. Spartan care to post a link to the one you found...
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RedGoat</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm not finding any Rota-Pods for sale that have a locking mechanism. Spartan care to post a link to the one you found...</div></div>
AMAZON:
http://www.amazon.com/Rota-Pod-Rotating-...=I3EE8LEI1JNHZ4
EBAY:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221146186706
So is $85.00 worth it for the Gen II Rota-pod with lever locking mechanism?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RedGoat</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm not finding any Rota-Pods for sale that have a locking mechanism. Spartan care to post a link to the one you found...</div></div>
AMAZON:
http://www.amazon.com/Rota-Pod-Rotating-...=I3EE8LEI1JNHZ4
EBAY:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221146186706
So is $85.00 worth it for the Gen II Rota-pod with lever locking mechanism?
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For the money you will have wrapped up in this to pan a little why not just get an atlas? It already does all of it.
For the money you will have wrapped up in this to pan a little why not just get an atlas? It already does all of it.
I know this is an old thread but just wondering if any one else have any experiance with this or any thing to add after using it more?
