What TRG Bipod to Choose

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Ryan.M.Anderson

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I just picked up a TRG 22 as a second rifle/the one my wife will use when she comes shooting with me. Personally I would go with the Sako bipod as it looks slick and I have always heard great things about it. My concern though is that I have heard that it is kind of wobbly unless properly loaded. I am wondering if the LRA bipod with the Atlas spigot adapter would be better suited to the TRG's second purpose. I could probably eventually teach my wife the proper shooting position but in reality she probably won't come out with me that much to practice. We all know that shooting is no fun if you never hit what you are aiming at. Sometimes though I wonder if those complaining about the TRG bipod floppiness are just whiners.

Both the Sako and LRA bipod have that low slung look and wide stance which is nice and both are plenty durable. The LRA and spigot is going to be less costly (a plus as I still have to buy a brake, mount, scope, etc.) and I can share the LRA between various rifles.

What are the collective thoughts of the board?

Thanks
 
Hopefully some TRG owners come along soon but in the meantime,

I have fired the TRG with the Sako bipod and if I recall the rifles owner had it locked so it would not tilt. It was a very solid bipod and I had no problems.
I hear you on the whiner comment, I hear the same about the AI bipods movement all the time (ya just need to load it like you mean it) I taught my wife to shoot with it and first time out she put us guys to shame (she knocked the bullseye out of the target) so there went that theory.

Both the TRG and LRA bipods are really expensive but I know the TRG can mount a Harris also.
 
The TRG bipod detractors are a bunch of whiners. IMHO its probably the best field bipod for its intended purpose... Period. Its ability to pan, tilt and cant from the shooting position and then lock up solid is un-matched. Keep in mind its intended purpose was never to print tiny groups on paper.
Having said that, there is a learning curve in implementing it into your shooting routine and it is certainly more difficult to master than the LRA you mentioned. For a novice shooter the results will be exponentially better using the LRA.
I have TRG's set up with Sako bipods and can shoot very well with them but it requires you to be concious of - and consistent with yor pre-load.
The LRA on the other hand is almost like shooting of a front machine rest, so solid, and very tolerant of set up inconsistencies.
 
Thanks for the replies guys. I think I will go with the Sako one (and then get the LRA later...), I will probably be shooting it 90% of the time anyway. There is that other thread going on complaining about the Atlas bipods and I don't get that either...

Marcoman, are you the cause of the TRG accessory shortage?
 
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Consider the MPOD as well if looking for a dead stable range bipod. Will fit on any Anschutz sized rail and very easy to learn to use.

preload not necessary and rock solid. Well priced too.

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Jerry
 
I use an Mpod when at the range and a Harris in the field for my TRG. The Mpod with the Anni rail attachment is super slick. Any chance you are a member at Rosebud? If so you can test drive them both to get a feel for them.

Jerry - you should come up with a way to fold the legs back. That would be awesome.
 
Great assessment from someone who has and knows how to use the product instead of just reading it on the net.
Had a Harris but didn't like the bulk or the need to tighten up the podLock.

With the TRG bipod it quickly becomes natural to lightly pre-load to provide enough friction for easily adjustments, adjust/verify bubble is level, pre-load, pull the trigger. Doesn't take much pre-loading to lock in the position. If you are not doing 1/2 MOA groups don't blame the rifle.

Cost is another matter, totally ridiculous. Saw it approaching $800CDN in some stores, OUCH.
marcoman said:
The TRG bipod detractors are a bunch of whiners. IMHO its probably the best field bipod for its intended purpose... Period. Its ability to pan, tilt and cant from the shooting position and then lock up solid is un-matched. Keep in mind its intended purpose was never to print tiny groups on paper.
Having said that, there is a learning curve in implementing it into your shooting routine and it is certainly more difficult to master than the LRA you mentioned. For a novice shooter the results will be exponentially better using the LRA.
I have TRG's set up with Sako bipods and can shoot very well with them but it requires you to be concious of - and consistent with yor pre-load.
The LRA on the other hand is almost like shooting of a front machine rest, so solid, and very tolerant of set up inconsistencies.
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What brake, mount, scope are you planning?

Mine has a BlackRose brake, S3 8x32, cheap mounts.

Threw on some cheap 6 bolt eBay mounts to test out the rifle years ago. Worked fine, still zero, never got around to replacing it.

Also Never got around to starting a thread asking what imminent danger my rifle is facing using cheap mount. Hopefully a mount expert can chime in.
Ryan.M.Anderson said:
...(a plus as I still have to buy a brake, mount, scope, etc.)

Thanks
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Thanks to a tip from Marcoman I was able to snag a Sako bipod at a decent price, decent is a relative word though. I am waiting for it in the mail but I have a feeling it might even be the older model with the wider stance.

Burnaby, I was kind of thinking of keeping this a euro build. I can be like one of those guys that has a Porsche and then dorks out and buys all of the Porsche merchandise.

I am currently debating whether to go with a Spuhr direct mount or get a Near Mfg pic rail and then a Spuhr picatinny mount. I have a Near Alphamount and rail on my custom and know that his stuff is top notch but I like some of the ideas on the Spuhr. The cost of both options is similar.

I think I will go with the Sako brake, there are some on the EE right now that are a decent price. I know people say they are not the most effective but it is just a 308 so it doesn't really need it.

The scope is the hardest part for me to decide on at this point, especially if I want to keep the euro idea alive. I would love to go with some super fancy euro glass (S&B 5-25 or 3-20, Hensoldt 4-16) but I currently run a Bushy ERS 3.5-21 and am very happy with it. Having two of the same scope would be good for familiarity and I can say that the Bushy has not held me back at this point. The money I would save would also buy a good amount of reloading supplies.

So many decisions - it's a tough life sometimes.

Edited: I also just picked up a Annie 64R Biathlon (a few years old but looks unfired) that needs a scope, le sigh...
 
That's why Marcoman PM you. Read some folks like the older, wider stance. Used for half the price leaves lots more moola for Euro build.

Recall NEAR is Canadian in Camrose, AB. Nice looking mounts.

ATRS has nice brake but requires them to mount to index it properly (No crush washer for them). You're both in Calgary.

The S&B PMII 5-25 is crisp. Wish I got one when Wolverine? had them on sale in the 3K range. With CDN in the tank Last I checked in the $4k range. Cry once.
 
Ryan.M.Anderson said:
Thanks to a tip from Marcoman I was able to snag a Sako bipod at a decent price, decent is a relative word though. I am waiting for it in the mail but I have a feeling it might even be the older model with the wider stance.

Burnaby, I was kind of thinking of keeping this a euro build. I can be like one of those guys that has a Porsche and then dorks out and buys all of the Porsche merchandise.

I am currently debating whether to go with a Spuhr direct mount or get a Near Mfg pic rail and then a Spuhr picatinny mount. I have a Near Alphamount and rail on my custom and know that his stuff is top notch but I like some of the ideas on the Spuhr. The cost of both options is similar.
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If you are keeping it factory you can use the sako factory scope mount (3 ring optiloc)

I tried near but after buying and using a Spuhr, I would not go back to near, built in level, clear view of scope turrets while in shooting position and a leveling system built in for scope install are things Near does not offer.
 
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