bipod qustion

scoobydoo6906 · September 13, 2009, 02:36 PM

Ok so I have little to no experience with bipods I'll say that first. all I am really wandering in your opinions are the Harris bipods worth the extra money compared to brands such as shooters ridge and the like. If you could tell me your reasoning I would be thankful.

THEZACHARIAS · September 13, 2009, 03:08 PM

My experience with the Harris models is good thus far. Seems very stable and sturdy, though I admit I havent used one in any kind of a rustic outdoor kinda setting. Handling a few of the other brands after theyve seen a bit of use, they seem a little shaky (didnt get a chance to actively use them on a rifle, though).

mikejonestkd · September 13, 2009, 06:21 PM

Harris is my bipod of choice. Sturdy, dependable and well made. They are easily worth cost of purchase. I have several and am looking to get two more benchrest models in the near future, as soon as I sell two 13-23" models that I have.

flippycat · September 13, 2009, 06:29 PM

what caliber will it be used for?

Not that it makes a huge difference in quality, there are much cheaper versions with decent quality that work excellent on smaller calibers that will not see much recoil.

scoobydoo6906 · September 13, 2009, 07:06 PM

one will be on my 30.06 and the other will be on a 10/22

greensteelforge · September 13, 2009, 07:20 PM

As with any equipment, you can't have quality without paying for it. I stopped using bipods a long time ago for hunting. It is far easier to just put a pad on the under side of the forearm, and use whatever rest is handy at the time of the shot. Bipods get caught on everything in the woods. The only place I would even contemplate using one would be open plains in REALLY flat country. As far as accuracy is concerned, practicing for the most inconvenient shooting situations, as well as optimal, will make your rifle allot more accurate than any bipod. I have had the springs on a harris bipod completely screw the harmonics on my long range rifle, it changed point of impact, and opened the grouping significantly (the rifle in question is a custom built .308 with a tuned jewel trigger on a fitted 700 action, bedded to an H.S. Precision tactical stock with a vapor tube, and tuning fork, and a Lothar-Walther pipe). Accessories won't get you any further than you can get without them.

Kreyzhorse · September 15, 2009, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Harris is my bipod of choice. Sturdy, dependable and well made. They are easily worth cost of purchase.

+1. I find Harris well made and would certainly buy another if had a need for another bipod.

CK_32 · September 16, 2009, 08:54 PM

2 sticks and scotch tape always does the trick
Be a true soldier and use what you got

Lavid2002 · September 16, 2009, 10:05 PM

go with harris, if your hunting, use a tree

Claven71 · September 16, 2009, 10:58 PM

Can't go wrong with a Harris.

September 13, 2009, 02:36 PM	#1
scoobydoo6906 Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2005 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 306	bipod qustion Ok so I have little to no experience with bipods I'll say that first. all I am really wandering in your opinions are the Harris bipods worth the extra money compared to brands such as shooters ridge and the like. If you could tell me your reasoning I would be thankful. __________________ Remington 700 BDL, Yugo M70B1 , Remington 870 wingmaster, Pre 64 Fn Mauser, WASR-10, Mossberg 500, S&W M&P-9, S&W M&P-9c, Mossberg 1500, AR-15 X2, Ruger 10/22, Kahr CW-9, Ruger P-89, Yugo SKS

September 13, 2009, 06:21 PM	#3
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 3,717	Harris is my bipod of choice. Sturdy, dependable and well made. They are easily worth cost of purchase. I have several and am looking to get two more benchrest models in the near future, as soon as I sell two 13-23" models that I have. __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

September 13, 2009, 06:29 PM	#4
flippycat Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2009 Location: Hamilton, Ohio Posts: 213	what caliber will it be used for? Not that it makes a huge difference in quality, there are much cheaper versions with decent quality that work excellent on smaller calibers that will not see much recoil. __________________ Basics VS Marlboros both will kill you one just tastes better Ohios Firearm Classifieds profirearm.com

September 13, 2009, 07:06 PM	#5
scoobydoo6906 Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2005 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 306	one will be on my 30.06 and the other will be on a 10/22 __________________ Remington 700 BDL, Yugo M70B1 , Remington 870 wingmaster, Pre 64 Fn Mauser, WASR-10, Mossberg 500, S&W M&P-9, S&W M&P-9c, Mossberg 1500, AR-15 X2, Ruger 10/22, Kahr CW-9, Ruger P-89, Yugo SKS

September 16, 2009, 10:05 PM	#9
Lavid2002 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2007 Posts: 2,568	go with harris, if your hunting, use a tree __________________ Math>Grammar

September 13, 2009, 03:08 PM	#2
THEZACHARIAS Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 537	My experience with the Harris models is good thus far. Seems very stable and sturdy, though I admit I havent used one in any kind of a rustic outdoor kinda setting. Handling a few of the other brands after theyve seen a bit of use, they seem a little shaky (didnt get a chance to actively use them on a rifle, though).

September 13, 2009, 07:20 PM	#6
greensteelforge Member Join Date: September 11, 2009 Posts: 90	As with any equipment, you can't have quality without paying for it. I stopped using bipods a long time ago for hunting. It is far easier to just put a pad on the under side of the forearm, and use whatever rest is handy at the time of the shot. Bipods get caught on everything in the woods. The only place I would even contemplate using one would be open plains in REALLY flat country. As far as accuracy is concerned, practicing for the most inconvenient shooting situations, as well as optimal, will make your rifle allot more accurate than any bipod. I have had the springs on a harris bipod completely screw the harmonics on my long range rifle, it changed point of impact, and opened the grouping significantly (the rifle in question is a custom built .308 with a tuned jewel trigger on a fitted 700 action, bedded to an H.S. Precision tactical stock with a vapor tube, and tuning fork, and a Lothar-Walther pipe). Accessories won't get you any further than you can get without them.

September 16, 2009, 08:54 PM	#8
CK_32 Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2009 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 450	2 sticks and scotch tape always does the trick Be a true soldier and use what you got

September 16, 2009, 10:58 PM	#10
Claven71 Member Join Date: January 19, 2009 Location: North Arkansas Posts: 18	Can't go wrong with a Harris.