help me choose a bipod, and dont say harris...
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geargrinder
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What about the Harris don't you like?
They seem to work good for everyone else.
They seem to work good for everyone else.
winmag
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+1 W/ geargrinder. You took away my vote before it was even cast. Did you have a bad experience with Harris?
Joaquin B
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I don't think you are going to get many replies
the harris are flimsy, have many exposed sharp edges / springs that get caught in trees/gear etc, they rust easily and i just plain dont like the look of them. I dont believe they support the weight and recoil of a 20lb 375cheytac adequately either. I want somthing better. Im thinking along the lines of ATLAS, parker hale, rock sopmod etc etc. Somthing SOLID.
Autorotate19
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I agree I have never liked them much, and they are really loud.......
winmag
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I still love mine, but Point taken. Unfortunately I have no experience with any of the afore mentioned. I look forward to seeing what you choose. Post pics when you get it all put togather. Sounds like a neat project.
Or invest in a gun bearer and some wagon wheels
. That'd make a great pic too.padd54
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royinidaho
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Here's why I make my own:
- The springs ring when you shoot which bugs me.
- I'm uncomfortable about being consistent with the required preloading being consistent under field conditions.
- They are never at the correct height and difficult to level. The lock is just one more mechanical thing to reach for.
- When shooting at steep angles, especially up hill, it'll fold up with a heavy rifle if you pull your shoulder off to reach for something or shift around getting into position.
If the bubble isn't level when I set up, I grab the pistol grip and twist the rifle onto the high leg and slide the whole rig back and forth cutting a grove in the dirt until the bubble is level.
As the legs are fixed I rigged another way to mount the carry sling which turns out to me more comfortable and serviceable than slinging the rifle over the shoulder.
winmagman
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royinidaho
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Both are prototypes and are a bit rough machining wise but function as intended.
Note the flush mount on the rear and typical sling stud on the bipod. There are one on each side of the bipod with a "Y" on that end of the sling. The Sling has the flush mount swivel on the rear and is quickly removed if necessary for shooting. I carry the thing like an M-60. The scene seems to be a bit intimidating to those I meet on the trail.
Original version:
Next version on carry gun: A little taller as there isn't as much time to mow grass when doing the walk and stalk thing.
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