Bipods???

[Rsadams]

Looking to buy my first bipod for a heavy barrel bolt action rifle.. Any recommendations??
I know about Harris of course but are there any other brands out there that don't break the bank that are any good??

Thanks in advance..
Shawn

 

[Fast14riot]

A used Harris.

Edited to add: Caldwell seems to be ok for light use, bench or prone. Not so much for Tactical matches though.

 

[MadeUpTruth]

If you get a Harris, make sure it's a swivel model.

 

[Rem06]

If you get a Harris, make sure it's a swivel model.

and leg notch...

 

[Rem06]

9-13 leg notch/swivel is my personal favorite and pod-lok is a plus on a 13# class gun
. you said "heavy bbl" how heavy?
on a heavy hitter I switched to a rail mount,

 

[David247]

My favorite is the Atlas but there is a problem with the thing you mentioned about the bank.

 

[jimbires]

I like the Harris S-LM model . it is 9"-13" , swivel , leg notch . I also like to add a pod loc , to be able to easily tighten the swivel . I also like to add the spike feet on the legs , these help when shooting off the ground . I bought the spikes from a guy that sells them on this forum . the big rifle I use this with is a 30" bbl rifle that weighs about 16 pounds .


http://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/spike-feet-for-harris-or-sinclair-bipods.3877014/

 

[R.Morehouse]

GG&G make a good HD bipod. It may crack the bank a little bit......But not TO bad...

 

[Rsadams]

Thanks everybody.. I forgot were I was..lol... When I said heavy barrel I only mean a factory 24 inch bull barrel..gun will probably weigh 10 -11bs with scope..

 

[Deleted old_dood]

if you're not going to go the high cost route, I'd stick with Harris. send me a PM if you're interested in this one which I've upgraded with spiked feet https://www.midwayusa.com/product/8...eg-notch-sling-swivel-stud-mount-6-to-9-black. condition is very good.

 

[jimbires]

Thanks everybody.. I forgot were I was..lol... When I said heavy barrel I only mean a factory 24 inch bull barrel..gun will probably weigh 10 -11bs with scope..

you'll have no problem using a Harris with a 10 or 12 pound rifle . that's about what my lighter rifle weighs that I shot a lot from prone .

 

[Rem06]

what caliber?

 

[Rsadams]

what caliber?

.308

 

[mongo chicago]

I like the Caldwell bag much better than a bipod. Not as convent but much more stable.

 

[Lou Tenant]

Look at Peleton Technologies Tip Top bipods. They have everything the loaded Harris does for half the price.
I've got one of each size. They are not a cheap knock off.

 

[Rem06]

.308

the Harris mentioned will suit you very well!

 

[Rsadams]

Thanks everybody for your time....

 

[RustyMetal]

Harris is the best choice because of the swivel, and a used Harris might be a little less expensive. The new Harris is around $75+ IIRC. But Amazon has one that is just like it for $20 & $22 for the 9"-13" version - but they don't swivel. I tried it because it had so many good reviews (best thing about Amazon) and they work great. I have 2 of them and just ordered the taller one for a 3rd. (Just to have some choice for all three rifles.) Both have notches in the legs (at 1" intervals, I think).

6-9" - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E4YVCOA/?tag=accuratescom-20
9-13" - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007UT3O3O/?tag=accuratescom-20

 

[dragman]

Just ordered me another Sinclair tactical. on sale 199 free shipping. they have the Fclass with elevation for like 230. Can't go wrong with them