How do you guys mod your atlas bipods for preload?
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Get some shrink tube for it, or the automotive type rubberied plugs and caps that come on fuel pumps etc. line tube caps etc. they would work too.
I personally don't think it nessecary to preload. In my opinion, it is inconsistent pressure on the rifle changing (although very very slightly) the harmonics and creating small inconsistencies in vibration. The rifle will always be the same weight and always put the same pressure on the bipod and therefor could help it be more repeatable, but I could be wrong too.
I personally don't think it nessecary to preload. In my opinion, it is inconsistent pressure on the rifle changing (although very very slightly) the harmonics and creating small inconsistencies in vibration. The rifle will always be the same weight and always put the same pressure on the bipod and therefor could help it be more repeatable, but I could be wrong too.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4cg0KxIzgS4
When you guys load your atlas bipods do they rock back and forth like the one in this video? My Atlas is rigid with no give and it is giving me fits lol. If I throw a Harris on my gun that can be loaded and allows the gun to track my groups are great. With the Atlas being rigid, on recoil the gun doesn't track worth a crap and the groups show it. Sorry don't mean to derail
When you guys load your atlas bipods do they rock back and forth like the one in this video? My Atlas is rigid with no give and it is giving me fits lol. If I throw a Harris on my gun that can be loaded and allows the gun to track my groups are great. With the Atlas being rigid, on recoil the gun doesn't track worth a crap and the groups show it. Sorry don't mean to derail
That's a poor solution for someone who has made an investment. Why don't you throw away one of yours instead.
Bully for you! I have 2 LRA's, but I wouldn't tell someone to throw something out that I don't agree with. Come on man!
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Its alright Jay. Although my post was a little stab at comedy(failed perhaps) it is a viable solution. Since Mr. 6MT and his 13,347 posts of wisdom have yet to contribute anything whatsoever to this subject, one must assume that he is only here to start an argument. Its not the first time. OP...Although I only have 900 posts of wisdom, 7.5 years in the in the infantry, 4+ years as a sniper and tried every tactical Bipod that exists I will tell you this:
The LRA is the most stable, heaviest duty, and most versatile bipod I've ever used. Yes it costs a fortune, but so did the glass and rifle you put that Atlas on. We tested the Atlas and not one single sniper liked it. It collapses and turns under preload and is tippy and cumbersome to use. We rated the Harris swivel-pod ahead of it. Anything that needs tape to stabilize is not going to have a place on my rifle. So allow me to re-word what I originally stated. Sell the Atlas, buy LRA and never worry about buying another bipod ever again. Hope this helps!
Next time I have any question, I will be sure to ask you. Thanks for your wisdom.
Swiss, I agree with you about the LRA > Atlas, I have a LRA and find it to be the most stable and easy to shoot of the two. For some reason I still like the Atlas, maybe its the smaller size and weight or how it can be adjusted (cant & pan) without getting out of position. I find myself using the Atlas on rifles I might pack around more than the LRA (yes I realize you guys pack the c14's around FAR more than I will ever pack a rifle) due to the smaller size and weight. Just out of curiosity would you choose a LRA over a Atlas for say a AR10 or "light tactical" rifle?
For anyone that hasn't, if you get a chance to use the "PSR" Atlas give it a try, the small changes make it nicer to use.
Well let's get back on topic, I bought the atlas because it's light weight and isn't terrible to pre load if you can get the feet to stop spinning. If I want to shoot something more stable and easier, I'll use my star shooter.
OP sorry for the further thread derailment but... Swiss what attachments do you use on the Harris? Pod loc or anything like that? Rail adaptor? Are you taking about the Armalite MRS or what ever the DND calls it.
