Bi-Pod Advice

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I recently found a nice long range shooting spot. However, I currently shoot off a rest at the range and might be in the market for a nice new bi-pod. The question is, what features am I looking for? What seperates a good bi-pod from a crappy one?

Btw, I did do a search on "bi-pod" and found nothing. Either the search fails or I do. Be nice letting me know if it's me.
 
If you're not looking to hike around or carry it hunting, the m-pod from mystic precision is very nice.
It doesn't fold up, so it isn't practical for hunting.
 
I've got Harris, Atlas and LRA. The LRA is a little over built but solid. You're splitting hairs between the Harris and Atlas, personally I don't think the Atlas gives any more performance than the Harris and it's twice the cost. My vote would be for the Harris.
 
Gobc said:
Well it turns out, I have actually have a Harris bi-pod, so I guess I'll go with that.

Does the canting feature on the atlas come in handy?
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It can with long range, but attempt to get as close to level as possible and you'll be fine. If you have a canting feature you also need a scope level which are ungodly expensive for what they are.
 
Shibby! said:
It can with long range, but attempt to get as close to level as possible and you'll be fine. If you have a canting feature you also need a scope level which are ungodly expensive for what they are.
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$45 for a Vortex scope level and it works but probably not a big influence (or even practical) if hunting deer or bigger at 200-300yrds.
 
Gobc said:
Well it turns out, I have actually have a Harris bi-pod, so I guess I'll go with that.

Does the canting feature on the atlas come in handy?
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If you get the swivel Harris with the lever pod lock I actually find it better that the Atlas.
 
X2 .. for the Harris swivel Base I got 2 of the notched leg version and with pod locking levers.
This video shows why they work better than the smooth legged version.

[youtube]Pe4iZHIx3So[/youtube]
 
Trinimon said:
$45 for a Vortex scope level and it works but probably not a big influence (or even practical) if hunting deer or bigger at 200-300yrds.
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Now that's reasonable.

The ones I've seen were 100+

Now where to find such a beast....

As for distance I was considering longer shots. Short range would indeed have little effect.
 
Humm, I might have to look at the notch leg version. I always thought the retracting smooth leg model was a stupid design.

Shibby! said:
Now that's reasonable.

The ones I've seen were 100+

Now where to find such a beast....

As for distance I was considering longer shots. Short range would indeed have little effect.
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You may have been looking at the Flatline Ops AccuLevel (Prophet River carries them at a good price). A few of the sponsors sells the Vortex ones. I got mine from Tactical Products but I think they're sold out.

Have a read here on the effects of cant.

http://www.riflescopelevel.com/cant_errors.html
 
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Harris is the way to go. I first bought the one that doesn't cant, returned it the next day. I'm running the notched and smooth leg ones. the notched are for range/ gophering and the smooth is for my hunting rig- notched ones aren't tall enough for sitting or kneeling position.

my .02
 
Never had any luck with harris bipods,I find them way to springy and they always seem to shoot loose no matter how tight the attachment nut is. Using a sinclair tactical bipod now and prefer it to a front rest, even off the bench it doesn't jump. They have a bit of tolerance where the legs attach/pivot which gives you a bit of fore and aft movement, works really nice under recoil the gun comes straight back without jumping. It's a pretty bulky bipod best suited for range work, i'll put up with the harris on hunting rifles.
 
timmy204 said:
Never had any luck with harris bipods,I find them way to springy and they always seem to shoot loose no matter how tight the attachment nut is. Using a sinclair tactical bipod now and prefer it to a front rest, even off the bench it doesn't jump. They have a bit of tolerance where the legs attach/pivot which gives you a bit of fore and aft movement, works really nice under recoil the gun comes straight back without jumping. It's a pretty bulky bipod best suited for range work, i'll put up with the harris on hunting rifles.
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I put medium strength blue Permatex on mine. It has never loosened in over 1000 rounds and I could still take off easily. This is only in regards to the mounting bolt. I don't have the canting bi-pod, but most put the lever on it to get it to stay fixed.

Trinimon said:
Humm, I might have to look at the notch leg version. I always thought the retracting smooth leg model was a stupid design.



You may have been looking at the Flatline Ops AccuLevel (Prophet River carries them at a good price). A few of the sponsors sells the Vortex ones. I got mine from Tactical Products but I think they're sold out.

Have a read here on the effects of cant.

http://www.riflescopelevel.com/cant_errors.html
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I'll check with Alberta Tactical and Edge. Otherwise I have no issues ordering from Clay @ Prophet. Just like to save shipping if possible. I'll check if they have stock now though!

Thanks.

I don't have a swivel type Harris, but still nice to get as level as possible. I wanted the swivel but TSE didn't have them and couldn't tell me if they would get them in. When I saw they got the standard one in I bought it. I should really find the adjustable one now..
 
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The standard starting point is the Harris with notched legs - not the smooth leg version - and add Raptor feet. I know a couple guys who use them and the both shoot extremely well.

As you consider anything else like the remple, star shooter or the one Mystic is selling - my advise is that you consider how much slop is in the pivots or leg adjustments or threaded height adjusters. If there is slop in the pivots it will find a way to hurt your shooting. I believe the star shooter bipod has clamps on every possible pivot point for this reason. It's not cheap, but hey - you will only cry once. It's the best one I know of.

The bipod Mystic sells is not bad. As long as you keep all the screws tight - Loctite will take care of that. The main issue I have with this one is there is only one lock screw on each leg. Two lock screws on each leg would be better because the leg can wiggle fore and aft a bit.
 
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It's maybe not what you're Looking for... But these bipods are awesome
They are Canadian...quite expensive but awesome. A lot of guys use them in FTR....
Quality is excellent...

http://www.star-shooter.com/products/cf-ss-bipod/

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BadAsMo said:
The standard starting point is the Harris with notched legs - not the smooth leg version - and add Raptor feet. I know a couple guys who use them and the both shoot extremely well.

As you consider anything else like the remple, star shooter or the one Mystic is selling - my advise is that you consider how much slop is in the pivots or leg adjustments or threaded height adjusters. If there is slop in the pivots it will find a way to hurt your shooting. I believe the star shooter bipod has clamps on every possible pivot point for this reason. It's not cheap, but hey - you will only cry once. It's the best one I know of.

The bipod Mystic sells is not bad. As long as you keep all the screws tight - Loctite will take care of that. The main issue I have with this one is there is only one lock screw on each leg. Two lock screws on each leg would be better because the leg can wiggle fore and aft a bit.
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Really?

Jerry
 
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