Bipod. What to consider? Brands to consider or avoid?

[ATCclears]

I'd like to acquire a bipod for my Remington 700P LTR (chambered in .308 Winchester). For the bipod, I lean toward quality stuff and I'd prefer something that isn't too heavy.

Any considerations are appreciated.

Peter

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[deadeye]

Harris or shooters Ridge.

 

[Morpheus]

+1 Harris.

Don't know Shooters, they as good as Harris?

 

[deadeye]

Shooters in my opinion are just as good and similar build, around $40 at Bimart.

 

[Burt Gummer]

I got tired of crappy ones so I bought an Atlas w/ a quick mount so I can hop it from one to another (of the two rifles I own LOL). Nice, but was $233.

 

[Morpheus]

Shooters in my opinion are just as good and similar build, around $40 at Bimart.

Can you put the Harris (or perhaps they make one) quick Swivel Lock on the Shooters?

 

[SonicBlue03]

I went the route Burt did - really like the Atlas. That said had I not gone that route I probably would've gone Harris or GG&G.

 

[deadeye]

Can you put the Harris (or perhaps they make one) quick Swivel Lock on the Shooters?

Champion Pivot Bipod Sling Swivel Stud Mount 6 to 9 Black

 

[jonn5335]

I have some harris bipods but I bought a caldwell about a year ago and I am very happy with it. My last harris cost $116 the caldwell was $19 on sale at midway.

 

[Callidus98]

I just got a harris (on sale at Midway) and am pleased with it so far. I have also heard a lot of good things about the Atlas bipods but haven't used one myself.

 

[John Gault]

I always want what I can't have. Want a Bobro Gen III but unless you're a military contractor it's been no go.

 

[Grommit327]

I've used Caldwell, Shooters Ridge and Harris. Broke the Caldwell, and the shooters ridge wouldn't stay tightened to my AR. Have two Harris' with pod locks on them and love them. Atlas look nice too but couldn't stomach the price

 

[the4thshake]

I have both the harris and caldwell/shooters ridge knock off harris. The harris is hands down a better built unit. It feels far more solid as well. The harris is also way more money. That said, the knock offs aren't to shabby for the money. You can break a few knock offs and still spend less than the harris. Personally I'm not a big fan of stuff breaking in the first place. Whatever brand you get....go for a swivel model with leg notches and throw a pod lock on it.

 

[geometro]

+ 1 on Harris

Otherwise go all the way and get an Atlas.

 

[erslll]

+ 1 on Harris

Otherwise go all the way and get an Atlas.

I agree.

 

[wedge556]

Go to the LaRue website and get a Harris bipod with the QD swivel mount, some Dillo Dust and a copy of the Constitution. Done.

 

[just dan]

Agree with the Harris suggestions. Spend the money once.

I've had a few other (cheap) brands; all worked well for a while. Just this morning I pulled my .17hmr out of the safe, popped the ~6 month old caldwell bipod open to set it on the bench... a spring shot off the bipod, ricocheted around the room and landed in my cup of coffee.

 

[andreys21]

Harris; I have one on a GG&G mount on my AR. Very good. Atlas is another quality option if you have the cash.
+1 on LaRue Tactical mounts for ANYTHING.

 

[ATCclears]

Thx for the replies. I like the Atlas bipods, but they seem to be designed for an AR platform with a rail. Any suggestions on how I could mount to a Remington 700-series rifle?

Peter

 

[geometro]

If you have a sling stud, a Weaver or Picatinny rail adapter is required to mount that Atlas. The BT15 and BT17 from Accu Shot will work. Either way a little bit of DIY involved.