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Bipod?
What bipod & adapter mounts are you guys running?
I've got Harris on a AR-15 & a AR-10, but I almost fell like that would be overkill on my 15-22. Am I wrong?
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02-08-2013, 02:14 AM
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Depends I guess. I wound up getting the Harris BRM-S/LT130 adapter combo from Larue on mine...
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02-08-2013, 10:02 AM
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I used to run a Harris on my AR-15 and my 15-22, but that required swapping the MIL-STD-1913 sling adapter between them at the range, which was a pain. Also, I had to remove it whenever I wanted to shoot standing, kneeling, etc.
This proved a much simpler supported bench-shooting solution:
Caldwell Rock Jr. Rifle Front Shooting Rest
(It didn't hurt that I got it on sale for $19.99)
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02-08-2013, 12:39 PM
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Maybe its just me but I seem to be more steady just holding the rifle at rest than using a bipod. I may be doing something wrong. I have the UTG with metal feet. Going to look into sand bags.
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02-08-2013, 12:57 PM
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Maybe its just me but I seem to be more steady just holding the rifle at rest than using a bipod. I may be doing something wrong. I have the UTG with metal feet. Going to look into sand bags.
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That is weird. With a zero'd scope w/ BDC reticle it almost feels too easy w/ the Harris bipod, just completely rock solid. The view out of my scope at anything over 4x when standing looks like I'm riding out a Noreaster on a fishing boat however.
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02-08-2013, 01:28 PM
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Maybe its just me but I seem to be more steady just holding the rifle at rest than using a bipod. I may be doing something wrong. I have the UTG with metal feet. Going to look into sand bags.
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I was having the same issue until one of my distance-shooting friends suggested I "load" my bi-pod (Grip-Pod) by pushing forward on it before trying to steady my aim. I guess this is a commonly known method you're supposed to do with bi-pods, I just happened not to know it lol.
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02-08-2013, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Dikinalaska
I was having the same issue until one of my distance-shooting friends suggested I "load" my bi-pod (Grip-Pod) by pushing forward on it before trying to steady my aim. I guess this is a commonly known method you're supposed to do with bi-pods, I just happened not to know it lol.
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Not necessary with real bipods. The grip-pod junk is another matter because they are not solid supports. If the thing moves when you apply pressure in any direction, it is not a solid support.
I use the same Harris on all my rifles. For the 15-22, I use a QD mount that clamps to the rail. It's as solid as when mounted on my other rifles.
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02-08-2013, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by richeyo2
What bipod & adapter mounts are you guys running?
I've got Harris on a AR-15 & a AR-10, but I almost fell like that would be overkill on my 15-22. Am I wrong?
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A .22LR needs as solid a bipod as any other caliber. I use one with a QD rail mount on mine - when I use a bipod, which isn't all that often.
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02-08-2013, 04:28 PM
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Not necessary with real bipods. The grip-pod junk is another matter because they are not solid supports. If the thing moves when you apply pressure in any direction, it is not a solid support.
I use the same Harris on all my rifles. For the 15-22, I use a QD mount that clamps to the rail. It's as solid as when mounted on my other rifles.
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His Harris is designed to move back and forth. I'll ask which one he's using, but that's how he said it is supposed to work. Here's a link to a sniper website that explains the whole thing with pictures. http://www.snipercompany.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4858
If loading is not necessary, why do all the hunters and distance shooters in my area do it?
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02-08-2013, 04:30 PM
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Bipod?
And if my LE model Grip-Pod is junk why do some of our soldiers have them?
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02-08-2013, 04:44 PM
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Bipod?
Edit- he's using an Atlas.
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02-08-2013, 05:21 PM
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His Harris is designed to move back and forth. I'll ask which one he's using, but that's how he said it is supposed to work. Here's a link to a sniper website that explains the whole thing with pictures. Loading a Bipod • Sniper Company • Boot Camp
If loading is not necessary, why do all the hunters and distance shooters in my area do it?
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He must have the swivel mount, rather than the fixed. Yea, the swivel mounts do need to be handled differently. Never liked them for that reason.
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02-08-2013, 05:23 PM
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And if my LE model Grip-Pod is junk why do some of our soldiers have them?
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That makes them good?
My son's unit trashed theirs right off the bat.
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02-08-2013, 09:25 PM
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Good is a subjective term. Mine is good because it works for everything I need it to and has held up with everything I've put it through. And as an added bonus for me, since the legs do move back and forth ever-so-slightly, I can use my slidefire while using the bipod legs and get 25 rounds in a very tight group.
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02-08-2013, 09:27 PM
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Just donned on me, if your sons unit didn't like them, would they send them to you so you could distribute them to people that do?
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02-08-2013, 10:04 PM
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Just donned on me, if your sons unit didn't like them, would they send them to you so you could distribute them to people that do?
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He's been back from the sand box for a couple of years now.
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02-08-2013, 10:43 PM
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He's been back from the sand box for a couple of years now.
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Nvm than. My thanks go to him for his service anyway.
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