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Posted: 1/2/2013 8:00:59 PM EDT
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I'd like it to be next purchase. I'd be using it with my 16" M&P with a 1.5-6x MTAC on board. The problem is, I know nothing about them...what the differences are...what to look for, etc. Any help is appreciated
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| In my opinion Harris Engineering makes the nicest bi-pods. If you stick with them, you'll be happy. The next thing to consider will be what height you need it to provide. If you're shooting prone a lot or on a bench rest, 6 - 9 inches should be fine. If you're planning to shoot from a kneeling or sitting position, you might opt for something longer or a shooting stick. |
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I agree with pasowino...there are some pretty fancy "tactical" bipods out there, but it's hard to go wrong with Harris (+ a LaRue mount!).
As for height, I'll add if you plan on shooting prone, consider how much gear you may be laying on top of when calculating height required. |
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I was looking at Harris on the LaRue site. Te 6-9" seems fine. What about swivel? Locking legs? Those seem to be the distinguishing faster among models. Is there a " go to" that makes the most sense for the $ ? I prefer swiveling, as I rarely shoot from a bench or other perfectly flat surface and the swivel allows you to easily and quickly address cant. I have smooth legs rather than notched, but the notches will indeed hold the same advantage as the swivel for quick but coarse addresing of cant. |
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The Harris swivel bipods have a knurled knob that will allow you to adjust tension on the swivel point. Setup from the factory, I would call it difficult at very best to actually 'lock' in position. Enter the Pod-Loc, and the roll-your-own version::
http://kmwlrs.com/Pod-Loc%20subpage.htm http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_19/336786_Make_Your_Own_Pod_Lock_for_the_Swivel_Harris_Bipods__Details_and_Instructions.html These will allow you to effectively lock down the swivel. |
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I may be the odd man out here but I say drop the coin on the Atlas bipod. It may cost more but is definitely made better and by the time you pay for a larue mount and pod lock for your harris you are at the cost of the nicer Atlas. Can you recommend a model for comparison? |
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