What type of bipod do you prefer, and why
- Thread starter bobfortier
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Trevor, seem like a nice product these Evo bipod ! the finish looks goods. The problem I an see with either Harris or LRA, and correct me if i'm wrong, is that you can load to jam crosshair but when you fire, the rifle need to be able to track back and its not the case with those kind of legs. Are you having any kind of vertical with those bipod ?
maybe it only need an experience shooter with those product and i'm not one of those ((
maybe it only need an experience shooter with those product and i'm not one of those ((
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I have been trying for two months to get in contact with LRA for a bipod for my 50.
Had several email exchanges, even a nice long phone conversation, but silence afterwards.
I have been trying for two months to get in contact with LRA for a bipod for my 50.
Had several email exchanges, even a nice long phone conversation, but silence afterwards.
beside the ski type bipod there is also stronger better "hard holding bipods"
I have used this one with good results. It is rock sold and you can load this bipod to make the rifle lock into place.
LRAccuracy
Well WG300 if you are the same guy i think you are then you are free to try it any time i see you in Ottawa. (if i have both bipods at the range and anyone wants to try the one i am not using you are free to (just ask)) I have not committed to the EVO and if i don't soon i won't bother until next year.
As for the bipod and vertical i have not had any vertical issues that were not operator error with the LRA... the harris is a different story. the LRA bipod attaches to the anschutz rail with a 4 inch picatinny rail and have a much larger contact surface allowing me to distribute the load/force i put on the rifle, which reduces the amount of flex on the forend. The Harris wasn't as controllable (to me) mind you there is 3 guys we know that seem to have no issues with using the harris and winning matches. The LRA also uses a horse shoe shape which lowers the center of gravity which results in less torque from the rifle upon firing.
Down side and the reason i am looking at a ski pod is elevation adjustments, both the LRA and harris require a lot more rear bag manipulation. The skipod has a worm screw that allows you to adjust your elevation in very small increments. the LRA and harris has course adjustments and requires you to use your rear bag to make the final adjustments the process restarts itself after every shot.... skipods have less rifle corrections.
skipod have much more laterial movement if you don't position your yourself behind the gun properly the recoil can push the rifle left or right of your position. i don't get that with hard holding bipods.
the other thing i noted is that i need a much firmer grip on the rifle then i do with my bipod.
Both systems need a mat to have a more consistant surface area for both types of bipods
Trevor, I completely agree with your statement. The position of the body behind the rifle using a ski bipod is critical. Not only for lateral buth also on vertical. For myself, I use to dig the ski in the grass deep enough so it act like a stopper so I can load the pod to jam the cross hair. You don't want to push too hard as the ground is not strong enough to hold the pod but by doing so, you eliminate lateral as it track straight forward.
BTW, i'm Jonathan ))) I got a Duplin for sale and if I still have it when we practice at Connaught in spring, i'll bring it if you want to have a try on it. Very good bipod.
BTW, i'm Jonathan ))) I got a Duplin for sale and if I still have it when we practice at Connaught in spring, i'll bring it if you want to have a try on it. Very good bipod.
duncansuds
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I beleive the Versa-Pod is a very nice comprimise for the overall shooter. Although I am not an F class shooter, I do all of my shooting off of a bipod, and was running a Harris (and still do on four other rifles) But have found the versa pod (so-far) to be far better in both construction and overall performance. It is easy to adust, and locks up nicely, not overly heavy and also has a unique base design if you do shoot off a sling or free handed (has a nice groove for your hand) and as I am told has a wide selection of feet availble.
Any tips for versapod users?
So I received the MPOD today. Come in piece that you have to assemble yourself, takes about 15 minutes to put together. Nice machining, everything fits tight and precise. Very happy with my purchase.
And here is the rifle it goes on, my Savage Axis in 223. I will be starting F-Class this year at PQRA with it. The whole thing weight 13.6 pounds, for those asking.
And here is the rifle it goes on, my Savage Axis in 223. I will be starting F-Class this year at PQRA with it. The whole thing weight 13.6 pounds, for those asking.
!Peter!: The ideal rope diameter and type depends on the amount of recoil generated by the rifle. The rope with the least amount of stretch is the pull cord rope used for lawn mowers and outboard motors. The high stretch rope is available through stores that sell climbing gear. I have also used the basic 1 inch wide nylon straps that is typically used for duffle bags. If you want to do some experimenting just try stabbing a tent peg into the ground and connect a one inch nylon strap to the sling swivel on a Harris bipod.
Then there is the angle of the rope when it gets tight. If the rope is long, it will capture recoil and do little to prevent muzzle jump. If the rope is short, it will reduce muzzle jump firmly but permit more recoil. You just need to find the balance you like.
You would use the least amount of stretch on light recoiling rifles, like a 223.
duncansuds
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Weyburn, SK
What did you have in mind for tips? If there is some specific you are wondering feel free to PM me so we font hijack the thread.
Do you concern yourself with minimizing play in the leg mechanism? Do you tighten the side screw after dropping the legs down, or just leave it tight enough you can swing the legs in and out of folded?
