What Height Bi-pod for Bull Barrel AR?

DougB · May 3, 2000, 03:07 PM

I'd like to get a bi-pod for my 20" bull-barrel AR with aluminum free-float tube handguard. I'll use it mostly off the bench (picnic tables, etc.), but also on car hoods, stumps, the ground, etc. I see the Harris models recommended regularly. They come in several heights. Which would be best for my purposes? Tall would be nice to allow use when sitting on the ground. I doubt I'll shoot much from the prone position. What's the best compromise?

Also, is the model that swivels/tilts best?

Any experiences with the B-Square bipods (they look good in my Cabelas catalog)?

Thanks.

Doug

wakal · May 4, 2000, 10:22 AM

My wife has the standard length Harris on her HBAR, and is quite happy with it. She is thinking of swapping it out for the version with the tilting base...I'd see if you can try both and decide that way.

Personally, I like the more solid feel of the non-tilting base, but it isn't my rifle.

Alex

motorep · May 4, 2000, 09:37 PM

Get the 9-13", do not get the tilting,swiveling,rotating one. It lets the rifle move around too much.

May 3, 2000, 03:07 PM	#1
DougB Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 1999 Posts: 838	I'd like to get a bi-pod for my 20" bull-barrel AR with aluminum free-float tube handguard. I'll use it mostly off the bench (picnic tables, etc.), but also on car hoods, stumps, the ground, etc. I see the Harris models recommended regularly. They come in several heights. Which would be best for my purposes? Tall would be nice to allow use when sitting on the ground. I doubt I'll shoot much from the prone position. What's the best compromise? Also, is the model that swivels/tilts best? Any experiences with the B-Square bipods (they look good in my Cabelas catalog)? Thanks. Doug

May 4, 2000, 10:22 AM	#2
wakal Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2000 Location: San Angelo, Texas Posts: 317	My wife has the standard length Harris on her HBAR, and is quite happy with it. She is thinking of swapping it out for the version with the tilting base...I'd see if you can try both and decide that way. Personally, I like the more solid feel of the non-tilting base, but it isn't my rifle. Alex

May 4, 2000, 09:37 PM	#3
motorep Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1998 Location: mid-coast Maine Posts: 546	Get the 9-13", do not get the tilting,swiveling,rotating one. It lets the rifle move around too much.