Versapod Bipods?

Sorry, but I will interrupt your pissing match with a comment that is back on-topic for this thread.

I own both an aluminum Versa-pod and a Harris S series bipod in approximately the same height.

In comparison to the Harris, I find the Versa-pod to be very loose and has a great deal of freedom of movement. I believe that this is why some people have commented that they prefer the Versa-pod because this makes it easier to track with. This same characteristic is why I dislike the Versa-pod.

For my purposes, it simply is not as stable a support as the Harris-S bipod, and when I have experimented with them side by side on the range, I always produce better groups when firing the same rifle off my Harris bipod.

Which bipod is better all depends on your intended use for it.
 
Quiet Your assessment is right on for the earlier production Versapods. The built in "looseness" of the knuckle could be a problem, just the same as it was on the Parkers, the exception being that the Parkers were not quite of loose in tolerance. Also the uncontrolled swivel on the mounting stud has more movement built in than the Harris swivel models do. The NEW Versapods have adjustments to deal with both these issues.
The Harris has less tracking motion built in and for some applications this is a superior characteristic. For heavy guns the hollow legs of the Harris do not flex well, and tend to sheer off or minimally bend, under recoil, and due to the design of the Harris bipods, do not take the rearward directed stress of really heavy recoil as well. which is why I have picked up the Versapod line . The 50s have significantly more recoil motion than most rifles and as the main thrust of my business is 50 cal oriented the Harris is not really suitable.
I do get into varmit and hunting rifles, and in that dept the Harris can be the better option. They are lighter to carry than Versapods to be sure. The Harris I find cuts into the shoulder a lot more when the rifle is slung over the shoulder and I find the external springs can be noisy. The Vesapods have a faster on/off release set up, so can be carried in a pack or on your belt and put into use instantly. But the older models rattle horribly when carried on a slung rifle over the shoulder.
As in all things whether it be trucks or guns or whatever, there are options that appeal to some and not to others. Some products are better suited to certain jobs than others.

My apologies to the readers for my allowing Joe to get me so pissed.
Dustin you are totally correct , this thread was supposed to be about bipods,
hopefully in the future the attacks will be fewer and the facts more prevalent
 
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I don't have time to delete all this garbage right now but when I do, most of this thread is going to disappear. Keep it civil.
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The thread has been cleaned up and any non-topic/bickering/trolling posts have been deleted.

Any more of this type of behavior and the offending parties will removed from the site for a cool off period.

This is your warning.

SKBY.
 
I have a question. I have one of the earlier Versapods, and it is very "floppy". Is there any way of tightening the cant of this unit with newer parts? If so, where could such parts be obtained?

By the way, the thing I love about this unit is the handstop. I use it on my target rifle, and can switch from prone with a sling to bipod support in about one second. Now THAT is versatile!
 
I bought into the idea that the PH was better than the Versa-Pod, and I think I ended up paying $500.00 plus shipping from England. There is an aluminum version, but I wanted the original steel milspec version. I'm glad I bought the PH as it is far more robust than my Harris, but I was a little disappointed when I put it beside Pounder's Versa-Pod. With the exception of the PH logo - barely visible - and the weight, it was not possible to tell them apart. Well - the Versa-Pod is a copy. Did I get $350.00 more value with the PH....only time will tell, but we should remember that they is nothing that cannot be produced cheaper should the maker choose to use inferior materials, a stolen design, and slave labour.
 
Boomer at those costs, a guy could buy a back up versapod and still have cash left over. I suspect they must have some warranty, so if one packs it in you can simply send it in and use the other...

There is another unit available in the USA. I can't recall the name, but it was priced around $200-250 USD. I posted the link on an earlier post!! Over the net, it looked like a respectable unit.
 
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Last time I checked versapod official website, they divided their products into military and civilian version, with full steel options avaliable for the military line. I have an old versapod that I am only using on a 10/22 but I am considering checking out the all steel version for my centrefire rifles.

Mike Rock (Rock Creek Barrels) also manufactures a PH style bipod and is marketed under the name SOPMOD bipod. It has a QD adaptor and avaliable with different foot. The raptor and spike foot versions are only avaliable for military purchases. Civies can still purchase the ski foot version at about 250 USD a unit.

more info:
http://www.rockcreekbarrels.com/new_page_2.htm
 
I was given a Rock Creek Bipod from them at the Shot Show very well built some interesting features to say the least the legs are spring loaded and could cause personal injury to those that don't know what they are doing
 
While I have used both bopods, I think the new offering from Sinclair International offers a great product and a decent option at a fair (not cheap) price @ US$195.
Apologies to the retailers in Canada. :)
I have great respect for and typically buy Canadian, but I really like this rest and I just cannot buy it here. It would be great to have a Canadian retailer for the product. Certainly would make delivery much simpler.
I have attached the link for Sinclair.

http://www.sinclairintl.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=RIBBBSSI&item=04-8200&type=store
 
Matrix said:
While I have used both bopods, I think the new offering from Sinclair International offers a great product and a decent option at a fair (not cheap) price @ US$195.
Apologies to the retailers in Canada. :)
I have great respect for and typically buy Canadian, but I really like this rest and I just cannot buy it here. It would be great to have a Canadian retailer for the product. Certainly would make delivery much simpler.
I have attached the link for Sinclair.

http://www.sinclairintl.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=RIBBBSSI&item=04-8200&type=store
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Looks pretty beefy......looks ok for bench, but wouldnt it be kinda bulky for field use?
 
I would agree that it is beefy but it works for the disciplines I am interested in.
Most disciplines give you a maximum weight for firearm and attachments. I think you choose between barrel weight, stock weight weight, scope weight and attachment weight.
This rest comes in at about 4lbs.
This may be too heavy for some. But it offers a solid option at a fairly reasonable price.
I would just love it if a Canadian company could produce a comparable. I would buy it in a minute and guess that I would have a line-up behind me. :cool:
 
sparhawk said:
Mike Rock (Rock Creek Barrels) also manufactures a PH style bipod and is marketed under the name SOPMOD bipod. It has a QD adaptor and avaliable with different foot. The raptor and spike foot versions are only avaliable for military purchases. Civies can still purchase the ski foot version at about 250 USD a unit.

more info:
http://www.rockcreekbarrels.com/new_page_2.htm
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The Mike Rock bipod (with the huge spike feet) was designed with help from Keng's firearms.It is a modified Versapod.;)

SKBY.
 
Here are some pictures of my Rock Creek Raptor model Bi-pod Here are several pictures of the mounting system. It is designed to mount to the rifle via a 1913 Picatinny rail that is mounted to the underside of the rifle stock.
This picture is from the top and shows the Quick attach and release lever in the opened position

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this from a head on view
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here are the Raptors feet
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The Bi pod is an all steel construction that has a Parkerized finish it is very well built
 
If anyone is looking for these just let us know. Its good to shop around.;) :D
 
Cappy said:
Another vote for the versa-pod. I have a couple of them and like them better than the harris I have. Easier to track with and overall more versitile than the harris.
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Did the big switch to Versa-Pod from the Harris. I find it heavier & more solid than the Harris. I am very proud of my new purchase.
 
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