Build Thread Bipod Recommendations

[Benelli1776]

You're not wrong and it's functional, but aesthetically speaking it's built like a tank big. Looks out of place to me on my 16" AR-15. Minimum height is on point and the weight is manageable.

 

[rjmt]

my old Rem 700 is still running a Harris, but it was built in '91

looking for a new bipod for my 6.5 Grendel AR target rifle - interested in this thread

so far the Atlas is in the lead

 

[Benelli1776]

my old Rem 700 is still running a Harris, but it was built in '91

looking for a new bipod for my 6.5 Grendel AR target rifle - interested in this thread

so far the Atlas is in the lead

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Have you checked out Javelin?

https://javelinbipod.com/collections/bipods

Edit: Javelin appears to be more for hunting. The Atlas PSR or BT10-LW17 with ADM QD might be better for us who are plinking.

 

[titsonritz]

Have you checked out Javelin?

https://javelinbipod.com/collections/bipods

Edit: Javelin appears to be more for hunting. The Atlas PSR or BT10-LW17 with ADM QD might be better for us who are plinking.

I'm using the BT46-LW17 PSR, SOCOM selected it for their plinking and hunting so I guess it works.

 

[DirectDrive]

I've had Harris.
Atlas was first to master the design of the clean, no exposed springs bipod.
Atlas for the win.

 

[Five-0]

You're not wrong and it's functional, but aesthetically speaking it's built like a tank big. Looks out of place to me on my 16" AR-15. Minimum height is on point and the weight is manageable.

Ya, I agree that could look out of place. My AccuTac is mounted on a Ruger precision with a 26" barrel and a 6-24x50mm scope. My whole gun is tank big so the bipod kinda fits my application.
Happy shooting!

 

[dplev4]

Another vote for Javelin (Spartan) made in the UK. Ultralight but durable. Pick your size but their standard size has worked very well for me. Best thing is that with different adapters you can use a single bipod on different rifles. For example, I use the same bipod on an AR platform that I do on my 7mm hunting rifle. it's magnetic and fits into the different adapters I use on each rifle.

Bipod isn't cheap but the adapters are. So when you realize you can use the same bipod on multiple rifles it becomes pretty economical. I love mine.

 

[Benelli1776]

I'll update y'all on the Atlas bipod later this week once it arrives.

 

[Paolung]

I've never had a problem with my Harris.

I'm still figuring out my Magpul, so I'll withhold judgment on that one.

 

[Benelli1776]

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After testing the Accu-Tac SR-5, the Atlas BT65-LW17, the Atlas V8 BT10-LW17, and the Atlas BT46-LW17 PSR. My choice is the Atlas BT65-LW17 CAL…It checks all the boxes for me; light weight, nice ADM-QD mount and its a great fit for my rifle.

What I didn't like about the other options.

The Cant on the Atlas BT45 PSR came loose on me when I swivel from left to right. The Atlas BT10 was shorter than the BT45 PSR. Both bipod legs were too narrow for my preference. However, the CAL fit perfectly.

Accu-Tac SR-5 is a MF BEAST of a bipod. It certainly resolves preferred leg width and it is indestructible in my opinion. However it's heavy on my rifle.

The CAL is simply my ideal bipod and I may buy it again for a future project.

Huge thank you to everyone who participated. I didn't know the Atlas existed without y'alls input.