BI-POD KNOWLEDGE

[The boogalorian]

TBAC for the win. Area 419 arca adapter makes it super easy to go from rifle to rifle. When I used picatinney I sometimes had to adjust the clamp, not so with the arca mount.

 

[CharlieNC]

Bill, what type of shooting are you using the bipod for? I shoot Ftr and tactical steel (also prone,) and use completely different bipods for those styles.

 

[Rob01]

Bill, what type of shooting are you using the bipod for? I shoot Ftr and tactical steel (also prone,) and use completely different bipods for those styles.

I asked that twice and still waiting for a reply.

 

[Bill Norris]

You said you were swapping over to a rail so assumed you meant ARCA rail as that is what most swap to. It removes the sling stud portion and replaces it with the ARCA mount.

Harris Bipod ARCALOCK Clamp Kit

Harris Swiveling Bipod ARCALOCK Kit ***No bipod included*** > COMPATIBLE ONLY WITH “S” (SWIVEL) TYPE HARRIS BIPODS < Comes with Harris Adapter and ARCALOCK Clamp Base Replaces the swivel stud mounting platform Works with the factory tensioning screw or a KMW Pod Loc Machined in house from...

www.area419.com

Also if going picitinny rail then RRS makes an adapter that will work with both ARCA and Picitinny

Really Right Stuff HC-Pro: Clamp for Harris Bipod

RRS : HC-Pro - Really Right Stuff HC-Pro: Clamp for Harris Bipod

www.milehighshooting.com

What are you using the bipod for?

Pic of an ARCA rail and Harris.

View attachment 1357795

Yea, I'm going to the picatinny rail. I'm shooting my hunting rifles off the bench. Thanks for the clarification of different rails.

 

[Bill Norris]

I asked that twice and still waiting for a reply.

Bill, what type of shooting are you using the bipod for? I shoot Ftr and tactical steel (also prone,) and use completely different bipods for those styles.

Sorry guys. I had not seen the question before. I have learned to shoot my hunting rigs off the Harris BR bi-pod on my bench and have been able to get some great groups with it. Just wanted to swap over to the pic rail.

 

[Dub]

Sorry guys. I had not seen the question before. I have learned to shoot my hunting rigs off the Harris BR bi-pod on my bench and have been able to get some great groups with it. Just wanted to swap over to the pic rail.

the Pic rail should work out fine for you

 

[Rob01]

Yea, I'm going to the picatinny rail. I'm shooting my hunting rifles off the bench. Thanks for the clarification of different rails.

Then get the RRS and swap your bipod over to picitinny and you will be fine. A cheaper way is to get a picitinny to sling stud adapter and you can screw it on. For what you are doing I would keep the Harris and just get an adapter.

 

[Bill Norris]

Then get the RRS and swap your bipod over to picitinny and you will be fine. A cheaper way is to get a picitinny to sling stud adapter and you can screw it on. For what you are doing I would keep the Harris and just get an adapter.

Yea, I have ordered the rails for my rifles. I want to be able to bolt the rails directly to my stock in the dual stud holes.

 

[Rob01]

Yea, I have ordered the rails for my rifles. I want to be able to bolt the rails directly to my stock in the dual stud holes.

And you can. What exactly are you trying to gain over attaching the bipod to the stud?

What I was mentioning was an adapter to add a sling stud to the rail, link below, but if you are wanting to swap from one rifle to another quickly then the RRS adapter I linked earlier would be the best option.

ERGO Picatinny Rail Slide Mount Sling Swivel Stud 3/4 Long Aluminum

The ERGO picatinny rail sling mount is an economical way to mount a sling swivel stud to your rail system. The mount slides onto the end of the rail and...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[Bill Norris]

And you can. What exactly are you trying to gain over attaching the bipod to the stud?

What I was mentioning was an adapter to add a sling stud to the rail, link below, but if you are wanting to swap from one rifle to another quickly then the RRS adapter I linked earlier would be the best option.

ERGO Picatinny Rail Slide Mount Sling Swivel Stud 3/4 Long Aluminum

The ERGO picatinny rail sling mount is an economical way to mount a sling swivel stud to your rail system. The mount slides onto the end of the rail and...

www.midwayusa.com

Was thinking about going to a heavier type bipod and wanted to be able to use the bolt on pic rail.

 

[Rob01]

Was thinking about going to a heavier type bipod and wanted to be able to use the bolt on pic rail.

What heavier bipod and why heavier?

 

[J.d. Popkes]

Was thinking about going to a heavier type bipod and wanted to be able to use the bolt on pic rail.

Yes, do, sling studs are less than ideal. They “work”, but depending on the stock material and the amount of loading and overall abuse, there’s better options.

 

[Rob01]

And so you know @Bill Norris I am not trying to break your balls but trying to help you get what you want and need without having to spend money that is not needed. Why I ask questions to find out your thought process.

 

[Bill Norris]

And so you know @Bill Norris I am not trying to break your balls but trying to help you get what you want and need without having to spend money that is not needed. Why I ask questions to find out your thought process.

No worries at all. Appreciate it. I was thinking the thicker legs would be more sturdy on maybe say the Atlas or something along those lines. Of course I'm not absolutely sure the Harris legs are bowing to be honest. Just curious I guess to try a heavier one.

 

[Bill Norris]

Yes, do, sling studs are less than ideal. They “work”, but depending on the stock material and the amount of loading and overall abuse, there’s better options.

That was my thoughts as well.

 

[Rob01]

No worries at all. Appreciate it. I was thinking the thicker legs would be more sturdy on maybe say the Atlas or something along those lines. Of course I'm not absolutely sure the Harris legs are bowing to be honest. Just curious I guess to try a heavier one.

You can try one but honestly I doubt you will see a difference in just using it from the bench. The Harris is plenty stable and I highly doubt you will see any difference in accuracy. I have used different bipods and shoot as accurately with a Harris as others. Shot the 12” target at a mile at Coleman’s Creek and hit it two out of three shots and the third dropped about an inch of 3 o’clock so a wind wisp. That was prone with a Harris bipod. Buy whatever you want but don’t expect some super change in your accuracy. Other bipods listed are more adaptable for positions being shot but off a bench they all do the same thing in keeping the rifle so far off the bench when you take your shot.

And with any decent stock the sling studs work fine and cause no issues. Used them for 30 years on many rifles and never an issue.

 

[XTR]

You can try one but honestly I doubt you will see a difference in just using it from the bench. The Harris is plenty stable and I highly doubt you will see any difference in accuracy. I have used different bipods and shoot as accurately with a Harris as others. Shot the 12” target at a mile at Coleman’s Creek and hit it two out of three shots and the third dropped about an inch of 3 o’clock so a wind wisp. That was prone with a Harris bipod. Buy whatever you want but don’t expect some super change in your accuracy. Other bipods listed are more adaptable for positions being shot but off a bench they all do the same thing in keeping the rifle so far off the bench when you take your shot.

And with any decent stock the sling studs work fine and cause no issues. Used them for 30 years on many rifles and never an issue.

OMG, you mean you don’t need the most expensive, latest thing from the boutique of the week shop to make it work?!?!?

 

[CharlieNC]

Bill have you looked at the fclass type of bipod? Rigid and can be adjusted in fine increments.

 

[CharlieNC]

You can try one but honestly I doubt you will see a difference in just using it from the bench. The Harris is plenty stable and I highly doubt you will see any difference in accuracy. I have used different bipods and shoot as accurately with a Harris as others. Shot the 12” target at a mile at Coleman’s Creek and hit it two out of three shots and the third dropped about an inch of 3 o’clock so a wind wisp. That was prone with a Harris bipod. Buy whatever you want but don’t expect some super change in your accuracy. Other bipods listed are more adaptable for positions being shot but off a bench they all do the same thing in keeping the rifle so far off the bench when you take your shot.

And with any decent stock the sling studs work fine and cause no issues. Used them for 30 years on many rifles and never an issue.

Going to check out Coleman Creek next week, looks nice.

 

[Bill Norris]

Bill have you looked at the fclass type of bipod? Rigid and can be adjusted in fine increments.

Nope did not know one existed. LOL. Where can I view it?