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Posted: 10/3/2001 7:47:20 PM EDT
Need advice as to which of these two is the better. Harris has name brand recognition for quality. But I can't remember hearing any negatives about the Versapod. Plus Versapod is a bit cheaper (yeah...). Opinions? I'm fixing to order one or the other shortly.
Link Posted: 10/3/2001 7:49:23 PM EDT
[#1]
Harris.  Anything else would be...uncivilized.
Link Posted: 10/3/2001 8:44:37 PM EDT
[#2]
I've the series 'S' Model BRM on my Remington 700 and wouldn't recommend any other. Harris all the way!

Link Posted: 10/3/2001 9:44:47 PM EDT
[#3]
I'd get both. I use the Versa on my AR's and the Harris on bolt actions. The Harris offers a lot more stability, I think.
Link Posted: 10/3/2001 9:59:12 PM EDT
[#4]
Harris is the only way to go, the swivel model
Link Posted: 10/3/2001 10:07:20 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
I'd get both. I use the Versa on my AR's and the Harris on bolt actions. The Harris offers a lot more stability, I think.
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By your logic would it not be wise to use a Harris on your Ar-15 as well.

BTW, I use a Harris coupled with a Badger Arms free-float tube.

Alex
Link Posted: 10/3/2001 10:12:25 PM EDT
[#6]
.... Harris, hands down
Link Posted: 10/4/2001 3:46:03 AM EDT
[#7]
The Versipod is made in Communist China, and as such, should be beneath the notice of those who would rather not support slave labor, among other things.
Link Posted: 10/4/2001 5:16:16 AM EDT
[#8]
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The Versipod is made in Communist China...
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I was going to ask if anyone had any critiques of the Versapod until I saw this. Harris it is!
Link Posted: 10/4/2001 6:53:57 AM EDT
[#9]
Harris.  Hated my VersaPod, very unstable.  Sold it to an officer with the Dallas PD.  Go figure.

shooter [sniper]
Link Posted: 10/4/2001 7:07:39 AM EDT
[#10]
I LOVE the harris on my 700.

Getting the picture yet?


Nuckles.   [smash]
Link Posted: 10/4/2001 7:18:58 AM EDT
[#11]
The Harris bipod is lighter than the Vesra-pod.  The Versa-pod is a copy of the Parker-Hale bipod.  I may add that it is not a good copy at all.  You could get the Parker-Hale model unless you want to pay 2x more than a Harris.
Link Posted: 10/4/2001 7:53:39 AM EDT
[#12]
Quoted:
Quoted:
I'd get both. I use the Versa on my AR's and the Harris on bolt actions. The Harris offers a lot more stability, I think.
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By your logic would it not be wise to use a Harris on your Ar-15 as well.

BTW, I use a Harris coupled with a Badger Arms free-float tube.

If I were shooting what you're shooting, I would use the Harris too. But I like the fact that I can take whatever AR I want out of the safe and swap over the bipod right then and there w/ the Versa. For a plain jane rifle they work just fine.

Alex
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Link Posted: 10/4/2001 8:21:01 AM EDT
[#13]
Harris, no question.  I have two and love them.  One for shooting bench and prone and the other more for field use to get up over brush.  They are awesome.
Link Posted: 10/4/2001 9:13:44 AM EDT
[#14]
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I LOVE the harris on my 700.

Getting the picture yet?


Nuckles.   [smash]
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Yep. Real quick, do I need an adaptor for the 700 or will the Harris fit it without one?
Link Posted: 10/4/2001 10:18:31 AM EDT
[#15]
Harris...  I didn't know there was another brand of bipod out there... humm.  Did I mention Harris is a good choice?

Ok, have a Harris... Err, I mean great day.

Harris

I mean WG.

PS. Get a Harris, they're the best out there.
Link Posted: 10/4/2001 10:26:59 AM EDT
[#16]
Mine mounts onto the eye where the sling adapter would normally go.  As far as the sling, the harris has a sling mount on it.  If you are going to be taking the bi-pod on and off alot, you might consider seperate mounts on the rifle for the sling and bi-pod.


Nuckles.  [smash]
Link Posted: 10/4/2001 11:46:10 AM EDT
[#17]
Thanks for the replies. A Harris swivel model is on the way. This being my first bipod, I'm glad I asked.
Link Posted: 10/4/2001 4:01:15 PM EDT
[#18]
Go with the harris. The Versa-pod is a cheap copy of the Parker-Hale. Its main problem is that is has poor mettalurgy and the legs will break...its just a matter of time and stress.
Link Posted: 10/4/2001 4:08:23 PM EDT
[#19]
What about the Parker-Hale? Anyone got one? I've got a Harris on my 700 Police, but is the P-H better? Thanks. Jason.
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