Atlas Bipods, worth the price??

MT4XFore · #57 03-14-2013, 04:49 PM

Len, IDSAWYER is correct. There is more of a weight difference than I thought. Be that as it may, I personally like the slick way the Sinclair attaches to the gun. Besides with my rifle, I'm not carrying it with anything very far. It is really stable too.

Jim

jmden · #58 03-14-2013, 11:44 PM

Have been using the Atlas for several months now. Have the leg extensions and spike feet as potential add-ons if needed. I like it's geometry, more compact size and lighter weight over the Harris.

How do you guys characterize the term 'solid' when it comes to the Atlas? It is well made and engineered, so if that's what is meant by 'solid' that makes sense. But, what I find (and I'm no expert here) is that it's joints are a bit floppy, but it's that characteristic that lets it assume what I believe is a more stable geometry than the Harris. The Harris is so rigid and the legs point forward of vertical. The Atlas has a built in flexibility such that when the buttstock is pressured forward the bipod feet are positioned slightly aft such that the legs are pointing backwards slightly. It seems to me that this geometry has been more stable for my prone shooting. Am I wrong in this?

Greyfox · #59 03-15-2013, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jmden

Have been using the Atlas for several months now. Have the leg extensions and spike feet as potential add-ons if needed. I like it's geometry, more compact size and lighter weight over the Harris.

How do you guys characterize the term 'solid' when it comes to the Atlas? It is well made and engineered, so if that's what is meant by 'solid' that makes sense. But, what I find (and I'm no expert here) is that it's joints are a bit floppy, but it's that characteristic that lets it assume what I believe is a more stable geometry than the Harris. The Harris is so rigid and the legs point forward of vertical. The Atlas has a built in flexibility such that when the buttstock is pressured forward the bipod feet are positioned slightly aft such that the legs are pointing backwards slightly. It seems to me that this geometry has been more stable for my prone shooting. Am I wrong in this?

It is that "play" that is referred to as loading the bipod. By pushing the rifle forward to take up the play, it enables the 1/8" or so aborbtion of rearward movement during recoil to occur without bounce. This assists in accurate shooting.

Broz · #60 03-15-2013, 08:27 AM

Good conversation guys. I am still reading and learning. I like hearing from guys that have used both and these details like the leg angles and preload process. I always apply a slight preload before I break the shot.

Jeff

jmden · #61 03-15-2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Greyfox

It is that "play" that is referred to as loading the bipod. By pushing the rifle forward to take up the play, it enables the 1/8" or so aborbtion of rearward movement during recoil to occur without bounce. This assists in accurate shooting.

That's my understanding and experience as well. Just curious what others that are likely more esperiexed that I think of the Atlas vs. Harris in this and other regards. I'm one of those guys that rarely gets a chance to actually rub elbow with other LRH'ers, so this forum and thereby learning from the experience of others here is especially helpful to me.

MudRunner2005 · #62 03-15-2013, 12:19 PM

I have always had Harris pods, b/c they're only $100 or so. But have shot Atlas pods. Just can't afford an Atlas at the moment, but WILL have one someday.

gamehawker · #63 03-17-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MudRunner2005

I have always had Harris pods, b/c they're only $100 or so. But have shot Atlas pods. Just can't afford an Atlas at the moment, but WILL have one someday.

Ditto!

I currently do not have any bipod on my Senderos but if I'm ever going to get one it will probably be the Atlas with the removable option so I can switch it to whichever Sendero I am currently using.