Question about the Harris BRM bipod

tpcollins · March 30, 2011, 09:49 AM

I was looking at the Harris S-BRM bipod to use for bench shooting/sighting in but the $110 price tag put me off (although I do have the Harris S series 25C for stand shooting).

I picked up the Caldwell 6"-9" version that swivels plus it also has the notched legs for $50. But when the legs are extended to various lengths, there's a bit of "slop" in these notches. It's not an issue when the weight of the rifle rests on it but I was wondering if the Harris bipods had the same "slop"? But for half the price I think I can live with it . . . thanks.

bassfishindoc · March 30, 2011, 10:10 AM

I have two Harris bipods and in my opinion they are worth every penny! They are very tight and have no slop whatsoever. IMO I would rather pay a little more and get a quality piece that is tight w/o slop and has been proven to last. If you are unhappy with the Caldwell, MidwayUSA is having a sale on Harris bipods rights now and you can get the Harris S-BRM for 89.99.

Poodleshooter · March 30, 2011, 10:33 AM

I have a Harris fixed model and a Caldwell pivot. The Harris is more sturdily built.
That said, the Caldwell seems to work just fine,despite it's lighter construction. It could use a pod-lock,but that's about my only complaint with it.

tpcollins · March 30, 2011, 12:23 PM

Well that did it! I went and perused fleabay and a guy just listed a Harris S-BRM with a podlock with a buy it now for $80 - it's mine. Gee whiz, I'll have to take the Caldwell back to Cabelas - I hope I don't spend more than I get with the return . . .

March 30, 2011, 09:49 AM	#1
tpcollins Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 558	Question about the Harris BRM bipod I was looking at the Harris S-BRM bipod to use for bench shooting/sighting in but the $110 price tag put me off (although I do have the Harris S series 25C for stand shooting). I picked up the Caldwell 6"-9" version that swivels plus it also has the notched legs for $50. But when the legs are extended to various lengths, there's a bit of "slop" in these notches. It's not an issue when the weight of the rifle rests on it but I was wondering if the Harris bipods had the same "slop"? But for half the price I think I can live with it . . . thanks.

March 30, 2011, 10:10 AM	#2
bassfishindoc Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2010 Posts: 166	I have two Harris bipods and in my opinion they are worth every penny! They are very tight and have no slop whatsoever. IMO I would rather pay a little more and get a quality piece that is tight w/o slop and has been proven to last. If you are unhappy with the Caldwell, MidwayUSA is having a sale on Harris bipods rights now and you can get the Harris S-BRM for 89.99.

March 30, 2011, 10:33 AM	#3
Poodleshooter Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2000 Location: Floating down the James River in VA Posts: 2,599	I have a Harris fixed model and a Caldwell pivot. The Harris is more sturdily built. That said, the Caldwell seems to work just fine,despite it's lighter construction. It could use a pod-lock,but that's about my only complaint with it.

March 30, 2011, 12:23 PM	#4
tpcollins Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 558	Well that did it! I went and perused fleabay and a guy just listed a Harris S-BRM with a podlock with a buy it now for $80 - it's mine. Gee whiz, I'll have to take the Caldwell back to Cabelas - I hope I don't spend more than I get with the return . . .