Atlas V8

[IPSC_GUY]

These things are INCREDIBLE ! ! ! buy one and you will want to ge rid of every other bipod you own. I have never been a huge fan of the Harris and now that I have gotten my Atlas after the long back order wait WOOOO WHOOOOOO time to get back in line for a couple more.

IPSC_GUY
SIERRA II ALPHA

[M4Fundi]

Belmont next time I see you I'm gonna buy you a proper mallet as watching you "carefully" bang away with that hammer at that KAC nearly made me chip a tooth

[Alpha Sierra]

These things are INCREDIBLE ! ! ! buy one and you will want to ge rid of every other bipod you own.

I Just got mine yesterday and feel exactly the same way.

[smschulz]

I Just got mine yesterday and feel exactly the same way.

You are soooo right ~ I have two and love them.
But at $270 ish a pop the additions are kinda slow coming.

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

OK, I'll pee in the Wheaties. Now, I've only gone shooting with mine once, and I think it is a great, but it doesn't make me want to switch all my other Harris' to these. While I find the Atlas to be superior in its stance, I find that the small and individual push buttons for the legs to be kind of slow. A Harris is a lot easier to grab the legs and throw them down.

If you are shooting off a bench, or are in a time insensitive arena- that isn't much of a problem. The Atlas legs can be operated independently at the various angles and that is an interesting feature. I definitely would put it on my precision builds, but for run-gun Open 3-gun type shooting, I might want the speed and simplicity of the Harris.

I still haven't found the perfect bipod that has the speed, flexibility, and stability that I want.

[ALCOAR]

Well damn, now my cherrios are thoroughly soiled

That's quality feedback and no product can meet every customer's need I guess, it still sounds like you hold a positive view on the Atlas...just not the raving one most seem to have had.

[shootist~]

The speed-to-deploy thing is something I noted right off with the Atlas Vs a rigged out Harris. (I have a piece of parachute cord on my old Harris so both legs can be opened in one operation.)

As was noted, this is only an issue in "Open Class" 3-Gun. Bipods are usually not allowed in the other divisions and (for those not familiar) can often be more more of a hindrance than a help.

The bounce off a hard surface, or lack thereof, and the ability to "load" some forward force are the Atlas' strong points. For a heavier rifle such as an SPR, I actually prefer the Atlas over sandbags - including from the bench. It's much easier for me to get just the right shooting height with the Atlas, but my sandbag setup is rather primitive.

But as good as they are, I see no need to own more than one or two - especially if equipped with a QD mount. My one and only just stays in my primary range bag.

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

Well damn, now my cherrios are thoroughly soiled

That's quality feedback and no product can meet every customer's need I guess, it still sounds like you hold a positive view on the Atlas...just not the raving one most seem to have had.

Exactly, it is a great bipod and I think if you are doing the kind of shooting that allows you to get into and requires the ultimate in stability, the Atlas far outshines the Harris.

[Gunut]

I have the atlas and just wish someone would give me another one.
Xmas is coming soon

[deadlyfire]

The atlas bipod looks wonderful!

Would'a bought an atlas but I had already invested in a GG&G bipod for work which has served me well and their customer service has since seen it repaired once and refurbished once.