BeyondTheShadows Posted March 27, 2013 Report Posted March 27, 2013 I am building an LR-308 and have it almost done. The thing is gonna be a beast though (it's probably gonna be around 10lb when I'm all done...) and I am going to need a bipod on it. I don't want to go too crazy as my budget is limited. I will be varmint hunting with it and will need to shoot from a kneeling position. What brands would you recommend? I know Harris is a good name but I have heard good stuff about some of the cheaper brands like UTG and NcStar as well. Thanks for your input! Ethan
unforgiven Posted March 27, 2013 Report Posted March 27, 2013 Welcome from Indiana brother BeyondTheShadows.
MONTANA308 Posted March 27, 2013 Report Posted March 27, 2013 I got a GG&G and it's a really nice peice of furniture. You can go wrong with one of them. My next one I buy though is going to be an atlas by Accushot. I wana try it out and plus I have the mono pod so it would all match up.
BeyondTheShadows Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Posted March 28, 2013 Thanks for all the welcomes and advice. I'm on the fence between an Atlas and a GG&G. I'm leaning toward the Atlas because its so adaptable, its just a little pricey. I like the GG&G except that the legs don't adjust very much...I'm going to the PO in a bit to pick up my Leupold 6.5-20x50 in a bit. I will definitely need a bipod for this rifle. My total weight (bipod included) will be right around 14lb so I won't be free-handing it! It should be a long range tac driver with the 24" bull barrel it has...
SwissyJim Posted March 28, 2013 Report Posted March 28, 2013 I just put on an Atlas on my LR308 this morning... LOVE that thing. Not gotten it to the range obviously, but testing it out at the house makes me think it will kick ass. I was looking at the G&G as well, but the review I watched on YouTube from Accuracy INternational sealed the deal for me. It is VERY adjustable, which will be handy.
BeyondTheShadows Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Posted March 28, 2013 I just put on an Atlas on my LR308 this morning... LOVE that thing. Not gotten it to the range obviously, but testing it out at the house makes me think it will kick ass. I was looking at the G&G as well, but the review I watched on YouTube from Accuracy INternational sealed the deal for me. It is VERY adjustable, which will be handy. The only thing that I'm hesitant about is in a couple reviews of the Atlas it wobbled a little when they moved the gun. Is that because they had the cant knob loosened or is there a small amount of play in the legs themselves? When the cant knob is tightened I would want the bipod to be very secure...what are your thoughts Jim?
Robocop1051 Posted March 29, 2013 Report Posted March 29, 2013 I have the Harris HBLMS 9"-13". I installed a sling swivel stud to my free float so I don't have to have an extra picatinny rail installed. While its not considered "QD", it sure is easy to remove and install. This ultra light model has the spring loaded legs and it swivels for moving shots.
SwissyJim Posted March 29, 2013 Report Posted March 29, 2013 The only thing that I'm hesitant about is in a couple reviews of the Atlas it wobbled a little when they moved the gun. Is that because they had the cant knob loosened or is there a small amount of play in the legs themselves? When the cant knob is tightened I would want the bipod to be very secure...what are your thoughts Jim? Well, first off... this is the review I watched - Now, that siad... yes, there is a little 'wobble', but I think that it is designed that way. In the video, there is mention that a front/back movement is needed, and I agree. That is what mine has... if there is any side/side movement, it is because the knob is not tight enough. I actually loosened mine so there would be a little - helps with leveling out the rifle. Again tho, I have not had mine at the range yet. I hope to on Tuesday, and I'll take my MidwayUSA shooting pad so I can lay prone and really give it a workout. I'll go pull it out of the safe, and play with it some more. Might even take a pic or two and post a write up on it since I just completed it. I'll post again with more info and possibly pics.
imschur Posted March 29, 2013 Report Posted March 29, 2013 I was unaware that the Accu-Shot bipod was referred to as the "Atlas" until I just now saw it as a new product at Brownells. I think I might buy one in May to compare to my GG&G's, Bobro and Harris's
392heminut Posted March 29, 2013 Report Posted March 29, 2013 I have the Harris HBLMS 9"-13". I installed a sling swivel stud to my free float so I don't have to have an extra picatinny rail installed. While its not considered "QD", it sure is easy to remove and install. I did the same as Rob, only with a 6"-9" Harris.
Rsquared Posted March 29, 2013 Report Posted March 29, 2013 I've got Harris BR-S type's that I use on most of mine. Never had any issues, or complaints. I have been interested in the Atlas style though.
SwissyJim Posted March 30, 2013 Report Posted March 30, 2013 Posted my build in the LR308 pic forum, but here it is: I'm hoping to hit the range Tuesday to try out the Atlas bipod and other changes I've made.
BeyondTheShadows Posted March 31, 2013 Author Report Posted March 31, 2013 Nice setup! How long is your barrel? 50mm objective on the glass?
SwissyJim Posted March 31, 2013 Report Posted March 31, 2013 20" Rainier Arms Ultramatch barrel, and the obj is 50mm on the lens, but it's still a shitty $99 bushnell! :)) I'll be upgrading to quality as soon as I can afford it after the CC is paid off from this build! I did start a thread in the DMPS area on it...
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