Bipod what to buy?

[ROBSTER]

I`m looking for a good bipod that can handle recoil and weight to put on a 375 cheytac and an A-5 stock ,weight is approx 20 lbs. Any sugestions?
Robster

 

[7stubby]

Harris is my vote. I'm sure others will have their say.

 

[fdshuster]

Harris swivel, your choice of height, with the pod lock.

 

[jonbearman]

+1 for franks choice.

 

[Hapnin]

I've been shooting Harris' for quite some time and recently bought an Atlas V8. I've only mounted it thus far as it's been raining here for...well I honestly don't remember. Anyway, it seems like it's going to be a real nice piece. Might be another option for you to look at.

 

[ROBSTER]

That ATLAS V8 looks like a nice heavy bipod let me know how it works.
robster

 

[Hapnin]

That ATLAS V8 looks like a nice heavy bipod let me know how it works.
robster

It's actually a little lighter than the Harris. When UPS dropped it off, I thought the box was empty.

Good luck.

 

[ohearchai]

I used a Harris S-BRM with a pod-loc and Phoenix tactical accessory feet for a long time, then I got an Atllas V8. Having owned several Harris bipods I thought the quality and function was great, but the Atlas you must simply try, its simplicity in design and function is outstanding.

 

[brian427cobra]

Atlas all the way, I did a how to install a rail on a A5 over on snipershide in the gunsmithing section, the thing that sets it apart from a Harris 6-9 swivel with PodLock is it breaks slightly over center allowing a shooter to very easily to load the bipod, and when shooting movers the ability to pan while still keeping it loaded is awsome.

 

[nhm16]

My only real gripe with the Atlas is the price. It is a great bipod. Have even seen it used for F-TR.

 

[favload]

I like the Atlas also BUT I think there is too much play in the components compared to the Harris. This is on purpose to offer more angles etc. In short i feel the Harris is more accurate but for tactical comp the Atlas may have more advantages. Think about modifying a Harris or the atlas to improve function for your needs. i have seen folks replace the legs with solid SS and even cut 2 or 3 different types of bipods up and re-make the best of all worlds. For pure accuracy with options think about running a Harris with a pic rail and quick detach. Then have a solid frame wide bipod such as the Sinclair for when you really need it to shoot tight groups. Takes only a minute to change them out!
jer