Atlas Bipod Cant

[XLNC]

I've seen videos of some fake Atlas bipods and the legs are quite loose at the position adjustment thumb button. All fakes might not be like that but my real one is tighter than two coats of paint.

 

[Tiker]

I'm just curious how you determined this was not a fake Atlas? We recently took in some guns and accessories including an "Atlas" marked bipod. The person we bought it from included the bipod without asking much more from the original deal ,which spiked my interest. Since we are an authorized Atlas retailer I compared this recent suspicious one with a confirmed unit, and while there small mostly insignificant details they both appear to be legit to the untrained eye. After a quick trip to the internet produced several videos of confirmed fakes I confirmed it also was fake, I did note the fake ones had other company names and I didn't notice anyone trying to say they were in fact an Atlas product. I took the fake bipod home and will find a personal use for it on a non critical gun. Phil.

I do not have the entire list of sources that I had consulted, but here are 3 that are very indicative:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD66bx1RjV0
https://imgur.com/gallery/vJYsGlv
http://forum.snipershide.com/threads/how-to-spot-a-fake-atlas-bi-pod.172583/

 

[Bile]

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[Tiker]

I was also looking into the CALs when I was researching a replacement for the PSR i have. I ended up giving up on the CAL due to some sort of recall as mentioned. I ended up with the cadex falcon lite I believe it's called. The lockup is superior to any of my other bipods except my Remple. The LRA fclass one I use isn't bad by any means minus the too-soft rubber, but the cadex one is better. The Harris-Ss that I have are all goofball kit to me now and I hate using them on anything over .22lr, especially on .338LM which sometimes breaks them. The Versas are great for the handstop, but that's about it. TBH you can make any bipod work. The old trick I used to do to make a janky bipod work is dig a trench for the legs and smash into the trench wall for the preload. I do have a morbid curiosity with the magpul, but nobody's doing good reviews on it or used in any matches that I'm tracking yet.

Yes, I've read about that recall and stop production with the CAL. Now they are the Gen 2s, which is suppose to address all the issues.
That cadex is really really pricey lol

 

[mustang979]

When I shoot with bipod its always from prone with the spikes planted in the ground.

I get what you mean. I’ve had the atlas for over 6 month and have tried to deal with it the best I can, but still it tilts.

So basically if its completely normal for the atlas to tilt and the user is expected to tilt the rifle back to original position after every shot, then I should definitely switch to a non-tilting bipod.

I would encourage you to seek assistance from someone local as if you've had this issue with multiple bipods, there is a likelyhood it is your form. If you get a bipod that doesn't cant, the result may be that you are simply pushed off target (to the left or right) and will need to drag the rifle back in to position (or you'll have to scooch after every shot). Money/new gear may fix it, but it may not. A free/cheap fix > throwing money at the problem and not seeing the desired results.

 

[Tiker]

Picked up an Atlas CAL Gen 2 thanks to Tom at Go Big Tactical.

Here are the results:

I shot these 2 groups with Atlas CAL Gen 2 and the groups on the first page with an Atlas BT10. Both times at 100 yards, no other difference other than bipod.
In regards to the CAL. When I bought the BT10, I really wanted a bipod that could level the rifle on uneven terrain and then be locked solid for shots. The BT10 does not do that. The CAL Gen 2 does and its great, for me at least.

 

[Go_Big_Tactical]

Picked up an Atlas CAL Gen 2 thanks to Tom at Go Big Tactical.

Here are the results:

I shot these 2 groups with Atlas CAL Gen 2 and the groups on the first page with an Atlas BT10. Both times at 100 yards, no other difference other than bipod.
In regards to the CAL. When I bought the BT10, I really wanted a bipod that could level the rifle on uneven terrain and then be locked solid for shots. The BT10 does not do that. The CAL Gen 2 does and its great, for me at least.

Glad you're happy with it Tiker, thanks again!