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All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General => PCP/CO2/HPA Air Gun Gates "The Darkside" => Topic started by: cclingma on September 28, 2015, 01:55:25 PM
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I've never owned or considered a bipod really until now. I'm looking for one that attaches to sling stud, is well suited for Marauder off table/bench shooting, maybe a little prone shooting, doesn't cost nearly as much as the Marauder did.
I see that Atlas is probably top of the line but I just can't go there price wise for now. I see a clone but found some mixed reviews, of course most items do get mixed reviews. I see some $30 options out there but I think I'm to understand they won't let you cant the rifle to level it when your shooting surface is uneven. Then there's this Harris, picture below. Maybe it's a good compromise??? I'm all ears. I feel like such a newbie.
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Well, I've been shooting my MRod and Disco off a Winchester branded bipod from Walmart.
Legs are adjustable individually for height.
Fits snuggly to the sling stud.
It does not pivot at the mount.
Only around $30 and fills my needs.
I don't shoot prone - too old and stiff the get up and down.
I shoot from my dining room table or a camera tripod.
My Talon wears an Air Force bipod, which pivots at the mount.
I've been trying to lock it into a fixed mount so the rifle doesn't fall over, as it is top heavy.
I don't get caught up into the quest for the perfect, unobtainable piece of gear that fills ALL possible needs.
I hit what I shoot at, that's enough for me.
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I use a Caldwell 9-13 pivoting bipd and i wouldnt hesitate to recommend it.. Its cheap durable & effective for what i use it for.
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There are LOTS of "Harris Clones" which some do, and some do not pivot. I have a few of them.
Blackhawk, Caldwell, and a bunch of others.
There are some that have both "pivot" and "traverse". (Traverse does left to right).
Personally I did not care for the Traverse models at all, and returned it for a pivot only model.
I DO prefer the pivot models over the non-pivot models.
I just ordered a couple of the "no-name" "Harris clone" types from Amazon for under $30
http://www.amazon.com/Zeadio%C2%AE-ZBP-011-Swivel-Adjustable-Warranty/dp/B00I1IYURW/ref=sr_1_18?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1443460842&sr=1-18&keywords=pivot+bipod (http://www.amazon.com/Zeadio%C2%AE-ZBP-011-Swivel-Adjustable-Warranty/dp/B00I1IYURW/ref=sr_1_18?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1443460842&sr=1-18&keywords=pivot+bipod)
Amazon and Ebay both have LOTS of choices.
here's some past discussions, Happy Reading... ;) ;D
http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=44518.msg416792#msg416792 (http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=44518.msg416792#msg416792)
http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=48304.msg455447#msg455447 (http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=48304.msg455447#msg455447)
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I've got that same Harris bipod. It's a very good bipod & the 6-9" size works fine for me.
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I use the Blackhawk brand of Harris clone I bought from Walmart for $40. Works great on everything from my Disco up through my 30-06. After hunting antelope at 300+ yards and shooting from a seated position from shooting stix, I learned to shoot prone from a bi-pod. Yes, getting up and down from a prone position not worthy, (try adding high desert cactus to the equation...), but the added stability and accuracy is worth it.
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UTG/Leapers makes a bipod that 360's and all that jazz
http://www.amazon.com/UTG-Heavy-Duty-Recon-Bipod/dp/B00Z9JTFJE/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1443468012&sr=1-1&keywords=leapers+utg+recon (http://www.amazon.com/UTG-Heavy-Duty-Recon-Bipod/dp/B00Z9JTFJE/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1443468012&sr=1-1&keywords=leapers+utg+recon)
http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=92212.msg863901#msg863901 (http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=92212.msg863901#msg863901)
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Ive tried an UTG Tactical and other knock offs on two bullpups. Harris bipods are a lot better on surfaces that are not level like the hood of a truck/car and uneven ground. The knock offs I tried were ok for shooting off a table or bench. Whatever you decide on you do not need anymore than 6"- 7" for a table/bench.
The UTG Tactical is acceptable off a bench or table..
.amazon.com/UTG-TL-BP78Q-Super-Tactical-Bipod/dp/B00FOPPN3K/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1443471957&sr=1-2&keywords=utg+bipod
The Harris is what I would recommend over any knock off.
http://www.amazon.com/Harris-Engineering-1A2-BRM-Solid-Base/dp/B000JJL81M/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1443471200&sr=1-2&keywords=harris+bipod (http://www.amazon.com/Harris-Engineering-1A2-BRM-Solid-Base/dp/B000JJL81M/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1443471200&sr=1-2&keywords=harris+bipod)
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I've only used harris swivel models mostly 6-9" perfect bipods that will last for a good price.
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This is awesome. You guys are filling me in.
I'm confused by Harris terminology. If I wanted one that would allow for uneven surface would that be a swivel model? I'm thinking I like what I would call cant but I don't need pan. ALso like the notches on the legs. Does Harris HBRMS describe these features?
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Harris has a few different models: The website has info on each.
http://www.harrisbipods.com/index.html (http://www.harrisbipods.com/index.html)
If you plan on using the bipod for a table or bench you can save some money with the solid base.
http://www.amazon.com/Harris-Engineering-1A2-BRM-Solid-Base/dp/B000JJL81M/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1443471200&sr=1-2&keywords=harris+bipod (http://www.amazon.com/Harris-Engineering-1A2-BRM-Solid-Base/dp/B000JJL81M/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1443471200&sr=1-2&keywords=harris+bipod)
For uneven surfaces the HBRS is the one to get but costs about 35% more.
http://www.amazon.com/Harris-Engineering-HBRS-Bipod-swivels/dp/B00IF9EETQ/ref=sr_1_7?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1443489510&sr=1-7&keywords=harris+bipod+swivel (http://www.amazon.com/Harris-Engineering-HBRS-Bipod-swivels/dp/B00IF9EETQ/ref=sr_1_7?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1443489510&sr=1-7&keywords=harris+bipod+swivel)
Below is a photo of the Harris HBRS.