Looking for some advice here guys. So I made up my mind to get a Harris bipod with the notched legs. Should I get the swim all or nine swivel version? I'm looking for opinions from those who have this bipod. I've also noted down to the 6 to 9 inch bipod. Thanks for the feedback. Furthermore, if any you guys are looking to sell your bipod let me know. Thanks.
Bipod: Swivel or not to swivel
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hdfinder47
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I've had both swivel and non swivel Harris' and prefer the swivel. Matter of personal preference, I guess.
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The reason for a swivel, or at least one of them, is to help prevent reticle/rifle cant. If you're going to use that rifle on a cement bench, or prone on a cement pad, you could keep the reticle perpendicular/no cant fairly easy with a no- swivel bipod. But why fight it when you can reach forward with your offhand, make an adjustment on the swivel handle and be good to go in @ 5 seconds?
Here's a quick read on the effects of reticle cant. It uses 1k yards as a measure, which you more than likely won't be shooting with the rifle you mentioned. However, if you're going to shoot that rifle for precision, don't fool yourself that a few degrees of reticle cant won't effect your POI at shorter distances.
http://www.accurateshooter.com/optics/canting-effect-on-point-of-impact/
Have used, Harris, Sinclair, and Atlas....it's a personal preference thing in choosing, as well as what you intend for it's use. Most are in the 6-9 range, depending on brand/model.
Here's a quick read on the effects of reticle cant. It uses 1k yards as a measure, which you more than likely won't be shooting with the rifle you mentioned. However, if you're going to shoot that rifle for precision, don't fool yourself that a few degrees of reticle cant won't effect your POI at shorter distances.
http://www.accurateshooter.com/optics/canting-effect-on-point-of-impact/
Have used, Harris, Sinclair, and Atlas....it's a personal preference thing in choosing, as well as what you intend for it's use. Most are in the 6-9 range, depending on brand/model.
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Barney88PDC
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If your going Harris 6-9" Notch Leg Swivel with a KMW pod loc is the only way to fly for bench and prone. If you want more rugged and have the coin then ATLAS. For practical / field shooting conditions, if you buy anything else you might as well put your dick on an anvil, grab a hammer and swing away.
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franch1se82
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good question, I'm glad someone asked it.
i'm in the market for a bipod as well, and don't feel like doing the research. what did you all end up buying, being that the atlas and harris are the 2 options
i'm in the market for a bipod as well, and don't feel like doing the research. what did you all end up buying, being that the atlas and harris are the 2 options
The rifles that I push out to 600 yards and beyond wear atlas bipods ( swivels) . The .22LRs and shorter distance rifles wear Harris bipods. The atlas feels sturdier with Heavy rifles in Heavy calibers. The cant function is also stiffer, which matters to me.
