Harris improvement.

[Darwin]

My Harris groups have been inconsistent. Shelved it two years ago but the hunting gun/bipod groups this time of year always make me try again. Finally found the problem. It’s a 9-13 I’ve always used at the bottom notch, bouncing on the pop-out leg springs. Three at the bottom and two at the first notch as shown at 100 yards.

I don’t think I’m out line suggesting a warning label would be beneficial since it is designed to be carried that way

 

[GuitarmanNick]

Interesting. I have a cheaper bipod that is basically a copy of the Harris. I have been using it at times while doing my ladder tests depending on the selected target. (The range I frequent has permanent target frames at 25, 50, 100 and 200 yards. While shooting @ 100 yards, it is possible to hit the top of the 50 yard frame if shooting at a target low on the paper @ 100. The bipod allows me to get over that when my bag is too short.)

On the next trip, I will be checking this out. Never noticed an issue, but haven't paid much attention to the bipod height setting being used.

 

[CJ6]

Maybe it's just me , but I've found that shooting the bi-pod (rubber feet) on a hard surface has a tendency to throw shots. Shooting them on the ground seems to negate that effect. I think you get "bounce" from the rubber......My 2 cents.

 

[slobhunter2]

Carpet under the feet will help.

 

[GuitarmanNick]

Maybe it's just me , but I've found that shooting the bi-pod (rubber feet) on a hard surface has a tendency to throw shots. Shooting them on the ground seems to negate that effect. I think you get "bounce" from the rubber......My 2 cents.

From what I have experienced when using a bipod, my position in relation to the target through the bipod is important. If all things are correct, the bipod will bounce on the shot, but comes down with the hairs still on target for a follow up shot. If misaligned, it will be off to one side. Off to the right means I need to shift my body to the right and vice versa. Conversely, the bipod could be shifted in the opposite direction to make an adjustment.
I am also careful not to pull the butt too tightly into my shoulder or put any torque to the bipod.
This is what has worked for me. Of course, your mileage may vary.

 

[Darwin]

From what I have experienced when using a bipod, my position in relation to the target through the bipod is important. If all things are correct, the bipod will bounce on the shot, but comes down with the hairs still on target for a follow up shot. If misaligned, it will be off to one side. Off to the right means I need to shift my body to the right and vice versa. Conversely, the bipod could be shifted in the opposite direction to make an adjustment.
I am also careful not to pull the butt too tightly into my shoulder or put any torque to the bipod.
This is what has worked for me. Of course, your mileage may vary.

Never been under .5 moa loose. 3 years of trying it. I laid into the tight this summer and saw enough .0’s and .1’s of vertical to never go back. A Champion barricade bag with a snug forend fit didn’t fix the horizontal either. Vertical was dandy. The Harris up off the springs is looking repeatable. Time will tell.

 

[AlNyhus]

If you have to use a bipod from the bench, a piece of smooth material like Masonite on the bench top and a large piece of common kitchen waxed paper between the rubber feet and the Masonite helps with the 'skip'. -Al

 

[deadidarren]

Carpet under the feet will help.

Yep it's what i use .

 

[boltfluter]

I have had great luck putting a magazine under the feet of the Harris bipod. Slides nicely and no jumping. A magazine that you read, that is.

Paul

 

[Johnhenry54]

My best groups with both Harris and other assorted cheap bipods have seldom been off a bench but on firm almost bare ground.

 

[J.d. Popkes]

Bipod on a bench was something I used to do. Prone is so much better. I think benches are for benchrest people. If you’re using a bipod then you’re probably practicing to be able to shoot without a bench/rest. I prefer doing all my shooting how I’m gonna be shooting. Limiting myself to places with benches goes against what I like. Bipods behave better prone. But that’s just my opinion.

 

[Darwin]

Bipod on a bench was something I used to do. Prone is so much better. I think benches are for benchrest people. If you’re using a bipod then you’re probably practicing to be able to shoot without a bench/rest. I prefer doing all my shooting how I’m gonna be shooting. Limiting myself to places with benches goes against what I like. Bipods behave better prone. But that’s just my opinion.

I only know standing and bench so I can't disagree. The Harris is just for fun. But there are have been some very good 600 yard groups posted with Atlas and Harris from a bench.

 

[J.d. Popkes]

I only know standing and bench so I can't disagree. The Harris is just for fun. But there are have been some very good 600 yard groups posted with Atlas and Harris from a bench.

No bench where I prefer to shoot. Only got them at the public range. Benches attract people. Prone = alone.