Help choosing the right bi-pod

[kharlingca]

I am working on my first precision rifle; I have already bought a Remington 700 SPS varmint in.308 with 26” barrel. I plan on changing the stock for a HS precision when I get the cash, but right now I have come across a really good deal on bi-pods and need advice on which one to get. I have heard that Harris have some of the best and the ones listed below are the ones I can get the best deal on, does anyone know what would be my best option from the list below?

Solid Mount Bipod
Model IA2-BR 6” to 9”
Model IA2-BRM 6” to 9”
Model IA2-L 9” to 13”
Model IA2-LM 9” to 13”


Swivel mount Bipod
Model S-BR 6” to 9”
Model S-BRM 6” to 9”
Model S-L 9” to 13”
Model S-LM 9” to 13”

 

[BC_Guy]

Model S-BRM 6” to 9” <-----This is the one you want. Get a pod loc to go with it. See this thread:
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=232447

 

[canucklehead]

Personally, I would only consider the swivel models. I've owed some of each, but only own the swivels now - they are much more versitile!

Where will you do most of your shooting? Range bench? Prone?

 

[Ruthless]

I use Model S-BRM 6” to 9”

 

[kharlingca]

Personally, I would only consider the swivel models. I've owed some of each, but only own the swivels now - they are much more versitile!

Where will you do most of your shooting? Range bench? Prone?

Right now it is Bench, but moving into the future will include prone

 

[Gylar]

I made the mistake of buying the non swivel model, but now own both. The none swivel is great for strickly bench rest shooting but not really for anything else. For more versitility get the swivel in either 6 -9 or 9 - 13.

 

[bobv]

Get the swivel 6-9, I've used mine on the bench and prone shooting long distance..works great
Bob

 

[alberta tactical rifle]

I made the mistake of buying Harris, I fixed that by replacing them with VersaPods.
Better bipods, same money, better warranty, more options.

 

[c4pyro]

I have also changed all my bipods over to Versa's. They are more functional and if you want to buy multiple lenths you can and a lower price that slide on and off instead of having to buy and entire new bipod.

 

[Cummins4x4]

I made the mistake of buying Harris, I fixed that by replacing them with VersaPods.
Better bipods, same money, better warranty, more options.

agree 110%, so much better it isn't even worth discussing IMHO

 

[Overland]

Who sells VersaPods?

 

[BC_Guy]

Who sells VersaPods?

The poster who originally suggested them.

 

[mjohn7]

I used a Versa pod for a year and the aluminium side metal began to wear away to the point it would not stay tight.

 

[alberta tactical rifle]

I used a Versa pod for a year and the aluminium side metal began to wear away to the point it would not stay tight.

Did you return it for warranty? The VersaPod folks ask no questions on warranty issues, unlike harris.

Overland
Yes we sell them and warrant them on the spot in the odd occasion there is a problem.

 

[Boomer]

You can always buy a Parker Hale, they are identical to the Versa-Pod and only 5X as expensive. I'm not sure if Versa makes a steel version though.

 

[kharlingca]

I made the mistake of buying Harris, I fixed that by replacing them with VersaPods.
Better bipods, same money, better warranty, more options.

First, thanks for the advice. But which Versa-Pod would you suggest?

Prone w/2-Way Lock 7” to 9”
Prone w/2-Way Lock 9” to 12”
Prone w/Universal Mounting Adapter 9” to 12”
Prone w/Universal Mounting Adapter, V-Grooved Feet 9” to 12”

thanks for all the help

 

[alberta tactical rifle]

You can always buy a Parker Hale, they are identical to the Versa-Pod and only 5X as expensive. I'm not sure if Versa makes a steel version though.

In fact they DO make an all steel version, they are being used alot by some of the US forces. They are still 1/2 the cost of the Parkers and have friction locks for pan and tilt control that the Parkers lack.

 

[alberta tactical rifle]

First, thanks for the advice. But which Versa-Pod would you suggest?

Prone w/2-Way Lock 7” to 9”
Prone w/2-Way Lock 9” to 12”
Prone w/Universal Mounting Adapter 9” to 12”
Prone w/Universal Mounting Adapter, V-Grooved Feet 9” to 12”

thanks for all the help

Depends on what height you want and the application.
For strictly prone shooting the 5 to 7" is the best as you can get right down on the rifle. If shooting over anything where the grass in not like a golf course the 7 to 9" is still popular for prone shooting.
The 9 to 12" have very limited use as you have to crane up ALOT if shooting prone, some guys use these for bench shooting, personally bags work better for the bench.
All VersaPods come with a universal mounting adaptor that goes onto your front sling stud, other adaptors are available.
For most aplications the rubber feet are best, the sand feet have more limited applications.

 

[Boomer]

In fact they DO make an all steel version, they are being used alot by some of the US forces. They are still 1/2 the cost of the Parkers and have friction locks for pan and tilt control that the Parkers lack.

Better and Cheaper, who'd a thought. Anyone one need a slightly used PH bi-pod?? It has PH stamped on the side and everything.

 

[Leg]

You can always buy a Parker Hale, they are identical to the Versa-Pod and only 5X as expensive. I'm not sure if Versa makes a steel version though.

I own two Parker Hale bipods. First one cost me $80 because the seller thought it was a chinese knockoff, came complete with handstop rail. Second one cost me $100, got if off a guy in the UK who'd had bits from a few M85's kicking around his attic for a few years, paid $100 for the McMillan M85 stock too.

Maybe one of these days I'll get around to actually buying a precision rig so I can start using some of this crap.