Bipod what brand and size ?

rebs · July 18, 2012, 06:52 PM

I am looking for a bipod for my AR 15. I mostly shoot from a bench or prone so what size bipod would work best for both positions and what brand do you guys recommend ? Also is a swivel mount necessary ?
Are the Caldwell's or Champion's any good ? I have read that Harris is supposed to be the best but they are pricy, are they truly that much better ?

Creeper · July 18, 2012, 07:30 PM

If you're on a budget and you still want a good bi-pod, look into the VersaPod... the #1 Classic or the model 50 series #s 51 & 52. I recall that you'll need at least 7" of leg to clear a 20 rd magazine from a bench. Kinda depends on the slope of the target range too.

Cheers,
C

Arizona Smithshooter · July 18, 2012, 09:06 PM

I have been looking also. I found this one on Amazon...a Foregrip that converts to a bipod. Price is good...anyone tried one of these?

http://www.amazon.com/GDT-Tactical-M...tol+grip+bipod

brmfan · July 18, 2012, 10:31 PM

They aren't cheap but the Atlas is fantastic!
http://www.accu-shot.com/Atlas_Bipods.php

Coach Z · July 18, 2012, 10:59 PM

Harris brand bipods have always been the go to in my mind. I've got one on my rem 700 and love it

TimW77 · July 19, 2012, 01:49 AM

I prefer the Versa-Pod Bipods since they are so easy to move between different rifles.

Different leg lengths and types are available plus they have adapters for each rifle type I have.

T.

rebs · July 19, 2012, 09:13 AM

I would like to find one for under 50.00

what size do you recommend for bench rest and prone shooting ?

madcratebuilder · July 19, 2012, 09:43 AM

The Harris S-BRM 6-9in model is the most popular with bench rest and prone position shooters. By time you mount it with a pod loc it's $125. A low cost alternative is the Caldwell XLA. It's a import copy that is well made. I know several shooters with this model and they are holding up fine. Your budget well mount one of these and you can DIY a pod loc for $8. The Alpha-Bravo bipod lock is pretty cheap.

Atlas is by far the best available but at $300+ with a quality mount it's spendy.

rebs · July 19, 2012, 01:03 PM

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The Harris S-BRM 6-9in model is the most popular with bench rest and prone position shooters. By time you mount it with a pod loc it's $125. A low cost alternative is the Caldwell XLA. It's a import copy that is well made. I know several shooters with this model and they are holding up fine. Your budget well mount one of these and you can DIY a pod loc for $8. The Alpha-Bravo bipod lock is pretty cheap.

Thank you thats what I was looking for.

Ridge_Runner_5 · July 19, 2012, 09:33 PM

Versapods are expensive crap. I know a guy who broke his shooting from the bench.

I'd go with a Caldwell or Rock Mount knockoff of the Harris models.

DeadCenter · July 19, 2012, 11:29 PM

I have a couple Harris fixed bipods, and they are good solid bipods, but when I was looking for something that pivots I ended up getting a Blackhawk TraverseTrack bipod. It not only pivots side to side but tranverses right and left and is a lot cheaper than the Harris pivot bipods. So far I am very impressed with it and have no complaints.

July 18, 2012, 07:30 PM	#2
Creeper Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2008 Location: Woooooshington Posts: 1,793	If you're on a budget and you still want a good bi-pod, look into the VersaPod... the #1 Classic or the model 50 series #s 51 & 52. I recall that you'll need at least 7" of leg to clear a 20 rd magazine from a bench. Kinda depends on the slope of the target range too. Cheers, C __________________ Shoulder Drive Nicholson Club

July 18, 2012, 10:59 PM	#5
Coach Z Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2011 Location: CT / RI Posts: 447	Harris brand bipods have always been the go to in my mind. I've got one on my rem 700 and love it __________________ Love my guns

July 19, 2012, 01:49 AM	#6
TimW77 Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2008 Posts: 222	Versa-Pod... I prefer the Versa-Pod Bipods since they are so easy to move between different rifles. Different leg lengths and types are available plus they have adapters for each rifle type I have. T.

July 18, 2012, 06:52 PM	#1
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 1,589	Bipod what brand and size ? I am looking for a bipod for my AR 15. I mostly shoot from a bench or prone so what size bipod would work best for both positions and what brand do you guys recommend ? Also is a swivel mount necessary ? Are the Caldwell's or Champion's any good ? I have read that Harris is supposed to be the best but they are pricy, are they truly that much better ?

July 18, 2012, 09:06 PM	#3
Arizona Smithshooter Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2011 Location: Western Arizona Posts: 162	I have been looking also. I found this one on Amazon...a Foregrip that converts to a bipod. Price is good...anyone tried one of these? http://www.amazon.com/GDT-Tactical-M...tol+grip+bipod

July 18, 2012, 10:31 PM	#4
brmfan Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 2008 Posts: 521	They aren't cheap but the Atlas is fantastic! http://www.accu-shot.com/Atlas_Bipods.php

July 19, 2012, 09:13 AM	#7
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 1,589	I would like to find one for under 50.00 what size do you recommend for bench rest and prone shooting ?

July 19, 2012, 09:43 AM	#8
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,864	The Harris S-BRM 6-9in model is the most popular with bench rest and prone position shooters. By time you mount it with a pod loc it's $125. A low cost alternative is the Caldwell XLA. It's a import copy that is well made. I know several shooters with this model and they are holding up fine. Your budget well mount one of these and you can DIY a pod loc for $8. The Alpha-Bravo bipod lock is pretty cheap. Atlas is by far the best available but at $300+ with a quality mount it's spendy.

July 19, 2012, 09:33 PM	#10
Ridge_Runner_5 Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2008 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 1,741	Versapods are expensive crap. I know a guy who broke his shooting from the bench. I'd go with a Caldwell or Rock Mount knockoff of the Harris models.

July 19, 2012, 11:29 PM	#11
DeadCenter Senior Member Join Date: September 18, 2006 Posts: 105	I have a couple Harris fixed bipods, and they are good solid bipods, but when I was looking for something that pivots I ended up getting a Blackhawk TraverseTrack bipod. It not only pivots side to side but tranverses right and left and is a lot cheaper than the Harris pivot bipods. So far I am very impressed with it and have no complaints.