Bipods

### International said:
IVO - So you never did get the GG&G? I was looking into bringing them into Canada but they didn't seem to interested. Couple that with being so damn busy it just never happened. It sure does look like a nice rest.
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No I didn't, I'm still interested in getting one though, it looks like a good bipod and I read some good things about them on another website.
 
Rohann said:
What length should I get? 9-13 or 6-9? 9-13 seems a bit high; I don't plan on using the bipod for sitting. What's the US Army standard issue? I'm 6'1 if that and arm length have anything to do with height of the butt.
Also (this is hard to explain), but can the rotating swivel be tightened so as to not move at all? In a sense, are you able to just adjust the position of the rifle?

-Rohann
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Rohann, I'm 6feet tall and i have the 6-9 with notched legs, and it fits perfectly. Order it from ### int'l and have Joe install a locking lever. The locking lever will allow you to lock the swivel in place once the rifle is lvl, for a steady shot. By the way, Joe's customer service is second to none, and he ships fast. Stop picking your brains, i think you're ready to make a purchase :)
 
Thanks. Well I don't quite have my rifle yet, just looking for ideas (should have the rifle within a month or so). I'm just not sure what the advantage is regarding a 9" vs. a 6". What would 13" be used for?

-Rohann
 
Sure it could be steady, but a) it's ugly as hell and b) it's fairly impractical for anything other than prone shooting where you don't change position at all.

-Rohann
 
I agree with Skullboy, I have that size and have found it works well for me off the bench and prone. For strictly bench work some short people (right popcan?) ;) prefer the shortest model, but the 9-13 works in a wider range of scenarios.
 
Also, what's the main benefit of swivel? I remember shooting with a non swivel (I believe) and all I did to avoid canting was adjust one leg.

-Rohann
 
I'd say the main benefit is that it's much faster to just swivel the unit than manually adjusting one leg. The bipod is held with adjustable pressure to stop the swivel from moving, so you just need to apply a little extra pressure to rotate the rifle till it isn't canted anymore.
 
Yes, you can tighten the swivel to resist movement. The design of the system to tighten the swivel is a bit lacking, so that is why it is suggested to use the aftermarket "podlock" or similar ideas to eliminate this problem. There is a custom made unit being sold cheap in the EE by one member, a one-time run he did.

Just keep in mind that the Harris bipod and the replica use a different thread, so order the podlock to fit the appropriate brand bipod. The podlock allows you to completely stop any swivel action, or adjust it to any tension you want very easily.
 
Most places can order them in; even the hunting shop here sells them.

Also, who is the "podlock" made by? And what is the US Army current standard issue?

-Rohann
 
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