Good Bipods

[Dawico]

I have decided to go all out with my Savage 110 BA rifle and it needs legs.

Ofcourse the name Atlas comes to mind for bipods. I have found a somewhat local supplier for them and am going to check them out tomorrow.

But the question begs, are there any other bipods I should be looking at?

I know Harris makes some higher end models but do they compare to an Atlas?

I have run through the cheap ones and they just do not fit this platform. I want something above and beyond the $50 or so market. I want something high quality.

What do y'all think I should look at besides an Atlas? And obviously I am willing to spend a little money on it.

Thanks for your input.

 

[PhulesAu]

GG&G I like'em but they run a bit in the heavy side.

 

[craigntx]

Do you really need the features of the atlas (and added cost)? Like the independant leg operation.
Ive had harris and it worked just fine

 

[dee]

I like my harris just fine and didn't like the atlas any more than it.

 

[breakingcontact]

Bag > bipod

 

[Younggun]

Why?

 

[Dawico]

Bag > bipod

Why?

Bags slide smoother than bipods and contribute to less muzzle effect from it. I have had my cheapies cause all sorts of muzzle movement issues. That is why I want a good bipod. I want a nice rearward slide movement, not a jump.

Loosening the springs on a Harris helps but the movement is still a somewhat circular movement.

 

[dee]

Load the bipod up and it's just as good as bags.

 

[breakingcontact]

Why?

Depends upon your desired uses I suppose. Bench vs field. When I say bag...I mean pack.

 

[Younggun]

I enjoy the convenience of a bipod.

I also know that varying the pressure put on the bipod can effect POI, so I can see how a bag could be considered better in some situations. It also provides some cover.

Bipods might be easier to use in certain shooting conditions.

 

[BIGPAPIGREG]

I'm watching this post. I just picked up a Rem 700 SPS Tactical in .308 with a 16.5" bbl. I have a coupla bipods from Academy ( the X__ something something brand) which seem to work well. Would like to know the differences, good, bad & ugly of other bipods.......best bang for the buck kinda thing

 

[Dawico]

The store I am going to tomorrow has a few different Atlas bipods so I am sure they have some other options as well. I plan on checking out whatever they have and will report back on my findings.

 

[BIGPAPIGREG]

looking forward to it Bigun...

 

[STXdevilsquid]

Atlas just came out with their new version, looks sweet, I like how you don't have to have an adapter to fit a rail, and they swivel left to right. I have a Harris notched and its sweet also, but together it swing left to right I would have to get a different adapter.

 

[dee]

A lot of people get poi change with a bipod due to stock flex causing contact to the barrel.

 

[dee]

Also a bipod on a smooth hard bench doesn't work as well as a front rest or bag.

 

[Younggun]

Also a bipod on a smooth hard bench doesn't work as well as a front rest or bag.

You seem pretty schooled in the bipod arts.

How's about a thread on what to look for, pros/cons, when to go bipod, when a bag would be better?

I'm sure you have nothing better to do, lol.

 

[Younggun]

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[Dawico]

Any recommendations on which feet work best for general use? Most come with rubber feet but Atlas has many options including sliders, spikes, and steel.

I like the idea of spikes for digging in even on a wood bench. Any drawbacks to them or is it best to have multiple feet onhand?

 

[Younggun]

Get the spikes. They should get great traction when resting across the hood of the truck.