Is a Harris bipod REALLY worth the extra money?

[chemo]

If you don't buy cheap the first time, then how on earth can you appreciate quality when you finally need to stump up for it?

this is also true.

 

[evan the cdn]

Has anybody tried the Harris bipods with both the notched legs and also the continuously variable legs? Is one a clear winner over the other?

 

[MagnumPeanut]

The variable legs are garbage. They slide around and are a paint to set. Really everything that can be gained with a variable leg is instantly fixed with a swivel base without the goofing around.

 

[JaysonCraig]

My S type Harris is ok, but i kinda wish it swiveled ( it rolls if thats the term) and it seems to have too much height as a minimum. Think i will get a more solid brand later or, or mill my own.

 

[Workingspy]

Has anybody tried the Harris bipods with both the notched legs and also the continuously variable legs? Is one a clear winner over the other?

I like the non notched ones as you have full adjustability for all surfaces, you can have the two legs at any different hight.
The notched ones are limited to the set notches, you can also by the set screw adaptor for the notched ones from Coretac
. So I guess the best of both would be good, the notched legs with the hight set screw.

Cheers,
Evan

 

[22savage]

i've used harris bipods and other cheaper models. the harris just feels sturdier and better built. for the small difference in price, all my future bipods will be harris

 

[cath8r]

Is there a market for a used Versa-pod?
There was about $30.00 or so diff. betwen these and the Harris. I owned a sweet set of Harris in the past and threw them in with a rifle I sold(Tikka 595 in .22-250). Now I appreciate the diff. in quality. For a case of beer diff. in price, I'm regretting this mistake.

 

[noneck180]

Where would I find the Harris S series 13'-27" ?

 

[Boomer]

Its kind of funny guys complaining about the cost of a Harris when I think of what I paid for my steel Parker Hale. I have a Harris on my .243, and its OK on a light rifle, but its not the bipod the PH is. As for the cheap Harris knock offs, keep in mind that there is nothing that some men cannot make a little worse and sell a little cheaper. People who consider price only are this man's lawful prey.

 

[noneck180]

Boomer

Did you have to do any stock modifications for your Parker Hale? I think they have an Anschutz style adaptor, but what if you only have sling stud?

 

[Boomer]

I had a rail installed on my target rifle, but like the Versa-Pod, the PH can be attached to the front swivel stud.