Needing Bipod Edjucation

[cclingma]

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.

[Ol'DeadEye]

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.

[Mod90]

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.

[Gertrude]

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

 

Amazon and Ebay both have LOTS of choices.

here's some past discussions, Happy Reading...   

http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=44518.msg416792#msg416792

http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=48304.msg455447#msg455447

[Habanero69er]

I've got that same Harris bipod. It's a very good bipod & the 6-9" size works fine for me.

[Martis 1]

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.

[BreakBarrelBen]

UTG/Leapers makes a bipod that 360's and all that jazz



http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=92212.msg863901#msg863901

[ancient1one]

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.

[mattymatt90]

I've only used harris swivel models mostly 6-9" perfect bipods that will last for a good price.

[cclingma]

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?

[ancient1one]

Harris has a few different models: The website has info on each.

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.


For uneven surfaces the HBRS is the one to get but costs about 35% more.
 

Below is a photo of the Harris HBRS.