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I just ordered a sionics upper to go on my 6920, along with a Giselle trigger. My rifle rides in between the driver seat and center council of the pickup. When I say it rides there, I mean it lives there. But since i'm going to have a better trigger and a more accurate upper, I want a bipod, instead of just doing the old magazine rest. Are the grip pods worth a damn or should I just throw an atlas on there? Problem with the atlas i'm worried is if I will still be able to cram it between the seats. That's why I was thinking something like a grip pod, or do you guys have any better suggestions? I use this rifle to shoot coyotes, prairie dogs etc.
Off topic, but the plan is eventually to get another lower and the sionics upper will go on that and I will put the 6920 back together. Put my red dot back on the 6920 and keep my scope on the sionics upper.
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If you are not in a rush, I would wait for the Magpul Bipod to come out this summer. It's cheap and has some nice features.
Never mind.. didn't read well enough.
The Atlas bipod, is a great piece of kit.
PB
"Problem with the atlas i'm worried is if I will still be able to cram it between the seats"
Just put the bipod you end up with on a QD mount attached to a short rail that stays on the rifle.
"Problem with the atlas i'm worried is if I will still be able to cram it between the seats"
Just put the bipod you end up with on a QD mount attached to a short rail that stays on the rifle.Well that's the best damn idea yet! Thanks
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Have you looked at something like the Assaulter bipod from heathen systems? It might fit the bill.
The absolute best bipod I ever used was a Parker-Hale spigot mounted bipod. Nothing else comes close. Harris, already mentioned, is probably as good as anything else. Unfortunately, they have exposed springs, which tend to hang on branches in the woods and collect straw and grass in the field. They tend to be noisy unless you keep them lubricated, but if you lube them, then they stink. That being said, I own 2 Harris, and a P-H knock-off called Versa-Pod. I like the Versa-Pod more than the Harris, but they are not available in brick and mortar stores where I live.
It depends on how you intend to use the bipod.
For most shooting the shorter 6-9 works well, especially at bench.
If you shoot prone on the ground in grass you may benefit from some more height.
I have both. I typically use the short 6-9" pivot benchrest model from Harris. It is the model with notch legs
No, I haven't even heard of assaulter but i'll take a look.
I've had Harris before on bolt rifles, just never did like it much.
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I think I paid $20 a piece for my used Grippods on ebay. While they are no longer the cool guy kit, they still work and are highly functional. If you have the room for a VFG that will function as a bipod, and understand the limitations, it may work well for you.
Have you looked at something like the Assaulter bipod from heathen systems? It might fit the bill.I just looked at it. Do the legs detach? I guess i'm not really following how it works. But it is a minimalist bipod, it might work for me.
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I just looked at it. Do the legs detach? I guess i'm not really following how it works. But it is a minimalist bipod, it might work for me.
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Are you old enough to remember Tinker Toys? That's how it works. I am not sure "Minimalist" is the right word.
556BlackRifle
06-03-18, 11:20
Not cheap but I love my Atlas. Move the legs up or down whatever fits best in the space behind your seat, or use the QD. No comment on the grip pod as I don't use them.
Pulled my atlas off of my 5r and it'll work as is, I think, in between the front seat! Didn't get a chance to zero or do any load development because of 30mph winds here. Looking forward to it though! I finally have a good trigger, and a good upper workout a FSB. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180610/27a1406de7f1b2dd44756d94a107b7bf.jpg
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diving dave
06-11-18, 09:42
I run a Larue QD mount for my bipod, which is a Sinclair Tactical bipod. big and bulky, but with the QD its on or off in a second.
Boba Fett v2
06-11-18, 17:21
I think the important thing here is to consider how you plan to employ the bipod and under what conditions it'll be used. For shooting off a bench or static prone on a level surface you'll be fine with almost anything currently out there. That said, I often find myself shooting in various environments and was looking at bipods that offer a bit more flexibility in terms of being able to effectively adapt to a variety of conditions. The bipod I run currently is the KAC bipod, and since taking ownership, I've been able to take full advantage of its versatility. From shooting off boulders or deadfall in uneven rocky mountainous terrain, to shooting on flat KD ranges, it really has proven to be the most effective, durable and versatile bipod I've used, especially when equipped with the meat tenderizer feet. The obvious downside is cost, but it's not like most of us in this group aren't willing to invest in quality kit anyway. ETA: I should add that I've used Atlas as well, and the KAC offers a bit more in terms of added features and flexibility. It's also more robust. I've always felt like I could easily break an Atlas given how hard I run my kit sometimes. But as others pointed out, regardless of what you choose, I'd go with a QD option and just remove it if you need to stow it in a tight space.
https://youtu.be/C8qjaAzZV84
I think the important thing here is to consider how you plan to employ the bipod and under what conditions it'll be used. For shooting off a bench or static prone on a level surface you'll be fine with almost anything currently out there. That said, I often find myself shooting in various environments and was looking at bipods that offer a bit more flexibility in terms of being able to effectively adapt to a variety of conditions. The bipod I run currently is the KAC bipod, and since taking ownership, I've been able to take full advantage of its versatility. From shooting off boulders or deadfall in uneven rocky mountainous terrain, to shooting on flat KD ranges, it really has proven to be the most effective, durable and versatile bipod I've used, especially when equipped with the meat tenderizer feet. The obvious downside is cost, but it's not like most of us in this group aren't willing to invest in quality kit anyway. ETA: I should add that I've used Atlas as well, and the KAC offers a bit more in terms of added features and flexibility. It's also more robust. I've always felt like I could easily break an Atlas given how hard I run my kit sometimes. But as others pointed out, regardless of what you choose, I'd go with a QD option and just remove it if you need to stow it in a tight space.
https://youtu.be/C8qjaAzZV84
I own one KAC bipod, I like it but have not fully appreciated it more than my PSR Atlas bipods. Its very nice kit, but I haven't gotten to appreciate enough on my big Bolt gun. Maybe I need to run it on other guns. Or maybe I need to buy more of them :)
Love that video, that was good gun porn.
PB
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