Atlas bipod, what's the difference in models?

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I'm looking at buying an atlas bipod, and I can't find what the difference is between the accushot bt 10 and the psr bipod?

Looking to get into prs style shooting, and not looking to break the bank. Will I see the price difference in upgrade between the two?
 
dastt said:
I'm looking at buying an atlas bipod, and I can't find what the difference is between the accushot bt 10 and the psr bipod?

Looking to get into prs style shooting, and not looking to break the bank. Will I see the price difference in upgrade between the two?
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If you are looking at PRS and not breaking the bank, save yourself a bunch of money and buy a Harris. This is coming from a guy who owns an Atlas.
 
Ya, I tried a Chinese knock off ( $60 )pretty much the same as buddy's atlas ( a bit looser ) didn't like or use the extra leg positions , back to the Harris . Glad I didn't spend $200 + for the new fad
 
Dammit - I just got an atlas..... I must admit, it's not as "tight" as I'd like. I was interested in the LRA too, but may not now....

-J.
 
I've had a few Harris style and I havnt found any that I like.i didn't want to break the band but then I sold my rempel (which I've used 4 times in the past 5 years) which bought me the atlas without having to fork any extra money out. I'll give it a whirl and see how I like it.
 
Gunneegoogoo said:
Dammit - I just got an atlas..... I must admit, it's not as "tight" as I'd like. I was interested in the LRA too, but may not now....

-J.
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LRA is a great bipod, but in PRS your bipod doubles as a barricade stop and you need something quick to deploy that will fit in tight places. The LRA bipod isnt quick to deploy nor does it fit in tight places (too wide). If I'm shooting from the belly LRA all the way, but prs style Harris wins. There are much more accessories to "game" with Harris bipods vs LRA.
 
6MT said:
The LRA deploys as fast or faster than the Harris. Too big? Probably.
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Highly doubt that. Considering you just have to slap down the legs on Harris vs button holding each leg then turning. I way rather slap the legs down (tied together with paracord) Then hold and turn while on the clock. Same with extending legs, the exposed notches help you make sure the legs are even. With lra I'm guessing if its the same on both.
 
bsand said:
LRA is a great bipod, but in PRS your bipod doubles as a barricade stop and you need something quick to deploy that will fit in tight places. The LRA bipod isnt quick to deploy nor does it fit in tight places (too wide). If I'm shooting from the belly LRA all the way, but prs style Harris wins. There are much more accessories to "game" with Harris bipods vs LRA.
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Will your LRA be for sale??
 
bsand said:
LRA is a great bipod, but in PRS your bipod doubles as a barricade stop and you need something quick to deploy that will fit in tight places. The LRA bipod isnt quick to deploy nor does it fit in tight places (too wide). If I'm shooting from the belly LRA all the way, but prs style Harris wins. There are much more accessories to "game" with Harris bipods vs LRA.
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I would be interested in your LRA bipod...
 
Harris is the standard and if you only do ranges and bench stick with it. The BT10's major raison d'etre is being able to deploy legs independantly when you are in uneven terrain and cant move position.

I have both. I like both for their uses. My next rifle gets a harris because I'm mostly bench.
 
I have an Atlas PSR on my new build and I've been quite happy with it. Non rotating legs means you can load it really well. It's designed for tracking targets so it's not as stable as you'd want for things as testing your reloads from the bench. That being said you can get it to shoot very stable, hit many. 200 and .300 groups with it, but it's very unforgiving and will amplify any mistakes you make on the bench. I have a Mystic Precision M-Pod on order to shoot from the bench. I will still be working on mastering the Atlas though.
 
I use the Atlas BT10-LW17 V8 model.
I have had no issues with "sloppy fit" and find that it is rock solid.
The only issue I have read about is the legs turning when preloading the bipod. But since I don't believe in pre-loading the bipod it is a moot point.

I have used Harris bipods for many years and the Accuracy International Bipod and much prefer the Atlas over both.

YMMV.
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RangerPark said:
I have an Atlas PSR on my new build and I've been quite happy with it. Non rotating legs means you can load it really well. It's designed for tracking targets so it's not as stable as you'd want for things as testing your reloads from the bench. That being said you can get it to shoot very stable, hit many. 200 and .300 groups with it, but it's very unforgiving and will amplify any mistakes you make on the bench. I have a Mystic Precision M-Pod on order to shoot from the bench. I will still be working on mastering the Atlas though.
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This^
There is no perfect bipod, you have to put the time in and get good with your gear. I had an Atlas, good bipod but I went back to what my particular rifle was designed for, the Parker Hale.

RP is also correct on loading the Atlas. Both the Atlas and PH are designed to be loaded to be stable. If you watch any training videos by rifles only, Jacob advocates this and I doubt anyone can argue with him. On a further note these bipods work best when shot prone on the ground loaded directly in line with the body, the bench is for benchrest shooting.

 
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On a further note these bipods work best when shot prone on the ground loaded directly in line with the body, the bench is for benchrest shooting.
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Couldn't agree more. However I've also developed a "kludge" where I use a carpet on the shooting bench and have a wooden rod attached underneath. The rod and the carpet are held together with screws. The carpet is long enough to drape a bit off the back of the bench and is also long enough for my sandbag to rest on it. This allows me to load the bipod quite well while on the bench. I'll do probe every now and then, but most of my reload testing is done on the bench.
 
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