Harris Benchrest Bipod - Swivel or Not

[james]

I have a Savage LRPV 6BR that I'm wanting to use with a Harris benchrest bipod. I'm going to be using this setup in a match where we'll be shooting at clay birds from 100 to 500 yards. At each distance there are 5 birds spaced about 10 inches apart. My question is will the Harris bipod with the swivel feature provide any significant advantage over the fixed non-swivel model?

Thanks

 

[Preacher]

I have a few of them and would not want one without the swivel.
No need to lift the rifle when you need to move a little bit one way or the other...

 

[Rick300]

What Preacher said!

 

[Gary in MD]

Swivel every time

 

[Rob01]

Always swivel!

 

[CJ6]

just a personal preference. I feel the non swivel is more stable. I have both

 

[Rob01]

just a personal preference. I feel the non swivel is more stable. I have both

Then you need a Pod Loc for the swivel if it's not stable. The Harris design is tough to tighten down but a Pod Loc makes it as solid as a non swivel.

 

[CJ6]

Then you need a Pod Loc for the swivel if it's not stable. The Harris design is tough to tighten down but a Pod Loc makes it as solid as a non swivel.

I'm not going to add a pod loc to my stocks. No need for my purposes.

 

[Rob01]

I'm not going to add a pod loc to my stocks. No need for my purposes.

It doesn't go on the stock. It goes on the bipod. This is what a Pod Lock is.

KMW Pod-Loc

Pod-Loc. Original Harris swivel lock kit. Only locking kit made 100% in US and issued N.S.N.

www.kmwlrs.com

 

[CJ6]

It doesn't go on the stock. It goes on the bipod. This is what a Pod Lock is.

KMW Pod-Loc

Pod-Loc. Original Harris swivel lock kit. Only locking kit made 100% in US and issued N.S.N.

www.kmwlrs.com

I just don't see the need for my purposes. Why pay more for the swivel bipod and then buy a pod loc.

 

[Rob01]

I just don't see the need for my purposes. Why pay more for the swivel bipod and then buy a pod loc.

You said you couldn't get your swivel as stable as the non swivel. I am giving you a way. You don't want it then don't use it but it can be done. I have used those Pod Locs on my match rifles for 15+ years and they are well worth installing.

 

[CJ6]

I believe you're mistaken. I never said I had issues being stable. I said I believe in my experience that the non swivel was more stable. Meaning nothing needed to be added to the bi pod.

 

[Rob01]

I believe you're mistaken. I never said I had issues being stable. I said I believe in my experience that the non swivel was more stable. Meaning nothing needed to be added to the bi pod.

And I am giving you a way to make the swivel as stable as the non swivel and still have the ability to level your rifle for shots and not have cant. As I said you don’t want to use it then don’t but your statement about the non swivel being more stable is not true with the pod Loc. You don’t want to use it then don’t but if someone else is reading this to learn then it may help them.

 

[CJ6]

And I am giving you a way to make the swivel as stable as the non swivel and still have the ability to level your rifle for shots and not have cant. As I said you don’t want to use it then don’t but your statement about the non swivel being more stable is not true with the pod Loc. You don’t want to use it then don’t but if someone else is reading this to learn then it may help them.

The swivel styles were sold some years back.

 

[kyotekiller25]

I just bought a harris swivel 6-9" with the self leveling legs. Didn't know what this pod loc deal was all about, but it looks and sounds like it can be very useful. I'm going to order one and give it a shot!

 

[Rob01]

I just bought a harris swivel 6-9" with the self leveling legs. Didn't know what this pod loc deal was all about, but it looks and sounds like it can be very useful. I'm going to order one and give it a shot!

It's a very useful tool for those wanting swivel and a solid lock up. You will see how easy it is to use and how great it works.

 

[kyotekiller25]

I watched a couple videos and most guys are saying it's nice because you can get it just tight enough to still be able to rotate the rifle if need be, but yet still keep it from falling over freely. Which makes sense because if you're doing a bit of prone shooting off anything but a hard surface, it's not going to stay level shot after shot. You'll have to tweak the swivel here and there to be level. So to have just enough amount of tension to make fine adjustments sounds like a great idea.

I've got several harris bi pods, but none with the pod loc. Figured it's worth a shot. The OEM knurled nut leaves a bit to be desired at times.

 

[Rob01]

Yup that's how I set mine. Just snug enough to stay where I want it but I can adjust it with a small twist of my wrist. You can lock it up so it doesn't move at all too. It's a great tool to have with the swivel.

 

[Eagle Six]

I have a Savage LRPV 6BR that I'm wanting to use with a Harris benchrest bipod. I'm going to be using this setup in a match where we'll be shooting at clay birds from 100 to 500 yards. At each distance there are 5 birds spaced about 10 inches apart. My question is will the Harris bipod with the swivel feature provide any significant advantage over the fixed non-swivel model?

Thanks

Are the targets spaced horizontally apart or vertical? A swivel allows adjustability to remove gun cant that may be easier or faster than doing that with the legs, or to supplement the adjustable legs. If your challenge is to sweep targets, track target as in a horizontal format, a rotating head may be desirable. You can have both swivel head with the Pod Lok that is fast and reliable, and use the rotating adapter that is also lockable, fast, and sturdy.

 

[J.d. Popkes]

Cant feature, yes. Different manufacturers that have the pan feature, no. Also depending on your shooting surface different feet are useful.

If you’re not married to the idea of a Harris, look at accutac. More money but worth it.

Bipod shooting is not the same as a canoe paddle in a vise/fixture, just touching only the trigger, looking at the wind. Not saying one is better than the other. Bipod requires more from the shooter.