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Posted: 3/24/2019 11:54:16 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/25/2019 9:13:00 AM EDT
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While I have not tried that particular brand, it looks an awefull lot like a re-branded Caldwell.
However - I don't necessarily see that as a bad thing. You mentioned "budget rifle" and it seems to me that a functional - yet inexpensive - bipod is perfectly acceptable. Some bipods cost hundreds of dollars; I personally could not justify spending nearly as much for the bipod as for the whole gun (I wrote the thread on the $200, sub MOA rifle last year). |
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Posted: 3/31/2019 8:58:46 AM EDT
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I’d highly recommend bumping the budget and getting a Harris.
There’s better out there, but for a budget the baseline is the Harris 6-9 notched leg, IMO, If something happens, you can call Harris direct and they will take care of you. You cannot expect the same from all the knock-offs. |
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Posted: 5/15/2019 6:53:26 AM EDT
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I got by with cheap Harris knockoffs for a while. I was stunned how much more solid the real deal was when I finally got one. Buy once, cry once and all that. Definately true in this case.
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Posted: 5/15/2019 12:39:18 PM EDT
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Another harris ripoff. Get the real deal if you plan to use it much.
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Posted: 5/15/2019 6:43:41 PM EDT
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Get a Magpul bipod. I have two, and my brother has one and a Harris. The Magpul is hands-down better- lighter, more streamlined.
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Posted: 5/15/2019 7:26:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lew:
Get a Magpul bipod. I have two, and my brother has one and a Harris. The Magpul is hands-down better- lighter, more streamlined. |
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Posted: 5/16/2019 1:34:08 PM EDT
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I have a POS $35 Caldwell on my "precision" AR, it has actually taken quite a beating(jammed into things) over the years and held up well.
My only complaint is the screw that tensions it to the swivel stud walks when you tighten it. I put dimple on the surface it tightens against to stop that. Meanwhile the Harris on my bolt action broke with little abuse, though Harris took care of it. When I needed another I spent the money on another Harris rather than Caldwell. |
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Posted: 5/16/2019 5:29:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bronsonburner:
I use a Magpul on my 6.5 Grendel AR. It's a good bipod but personally I feel the Harris is much more solid on a heavier (>10 lbs) bolt gun. On that kind of gun I really don't care about a couple ounces or the overall footprint. I don't think many competitive PRS shooters are using the Magpul. YMMV though. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bronsonburner:
Originally Posted By lew:
Get a Magpul bipod. I have two, and my brother has one and a Harris. The Magpul is hands-down better- lighter, more streamlined. 
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Posted: 5/17/2019 7:34:42 AM EDT
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This is the first I've heard of a bipod having anything to do with groups.
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Posted: 5/22/2019 4:46:45 PM EDT
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Harris is as cheap as you should go. The Caldwell and like models tend to be crap. I’d suggest saving an extra pay period and buy once/cry once.
The high dollar bipods are really nice but Harris suits me just fine. |
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Posted: 5/30/2019 9:03:36 PM EDT
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I have always used Caldwell and Blackhawks since im a cheap ass. But when I started to shoot PRS you really start to see the short comings. Opted for a harris to replace my Blackhawk, and installed it on an RRS ACRA/Picatinny mount. The diffence of a Harris and a Knock off is pretty clear. Cheap ones always having screws coming loose. They are fine for a varmit gun or a range play gun.
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