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Posted: 6/11/2001 1:28:40 PM EDT
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I have several Harris bipods. They work great. I haven't used Versa Pod, so I can't really say about them. My Harris was recommended over the Versa Pod to me by my dealer, who I have known for years, so I took his word.
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Posted: 6/11/2001 1:36:17 PM EDT
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The best made would probably be the Parker-Hale, which has features the Versa-Pod tries to emulate. I had a Versa-Pod for a while... Hated it. You couldn't leave the rifle sitting on the bipod for fear it would tip and roll. The Versa-Pod can really raise the center-of-gravity depending on the rifle, sometimes too far. I have the Harris swivel-type with the swivel-lock, and QD knob. A damn good set -up and it didn't cost me $285 (Parker-Hale). Just my .01.
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Posted: 6/11/2001 1:36:56 PM EDT
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I have both, but I prefer the Harris. It took a little bit of work with a dremel tool to get the Versapod mount on. Not a good mark in my book. However, in use, the quick detach feature of the Versapod leaves an awkward block of plastic in the way, whereas I've never had a desire to remove the Harris. I used both of these with bolt action rifles and I did try putting the Versapod on my AR, but took it off since it looked and felt silly.
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Posted: 6/11/2001 1:41:07 PM EDT
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I've got both also and both have their advantages abd disadvantages.
For me though, I like the Versa-Pod because I can remove it very easily so that it fits in the carrying case, Never had a problem with the gun tipping over. Oh yeah, the Versa-Pod has a swivel, the Harris doesn't. |
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Posted: 6/11/2001 2:23:20 PM EDT
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Versa-Pods SUCK. [b]Harris Bipods RULE[/b]
Harris bipods have a pivot who needs a swivel???Are you shooting your gun up-side down??? Versa-pods are ugly, stick out way too much, look flimsy, and you need special equipment just to mount. Harris Bipods are VERY solid, secure, just as easy to remove as the "other". Don't need special equipment to mount on most rifles. Several manufactures of rifles are adding 2 front sling posts JUST to accomidate the Harris Bipods. Harris Bipods are used by the Military and Police forces all over the US... BISHOP |
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Posted: 6/11/2001 2:33:10 PM EDT
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I have a Harris and like it tremendously. I am going to buy another soon.
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Posted: 6/11/2001 2:44:55 PM EDT
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Quoted: Versa-Pods SUCK. [b]Harris Bipods RULE[/b] Harris bipods have a pivot who needs a swivel???Are you shooting your gun up-side down??? Versa-pods are ugly, stick out way too much, look flimsy, and you need special equipment just to mount. Harris Bipods are VERY solid, secure, just as easy to remove as the "other". Don't need special equipment to mount on most rifles. Several manufactures of rifles are adding 2 front sling posts JUST to accomidate the Harris Bipods. Harris Bipods are used by the Military and Police forces all over the US... BISHOP Swivel, pivot, what's the difference? Sorry, really don't know. I do know that with my Harris, you can not move the rifle side to side without moving the bi-pod. Special equipment? My Versa-Pod attaches right to the hand guard! Also, my Harris does not come off unless you use tools to remove it. I will admit though, with the Harris I probably wouldn't need to remove it to get it in the case, because you are right, it doesn't stick out as much as the Versa-Pod. It's been awhile since I bought the Harris, maybe it's not really a Harris? Still like the Versa-Pod better. Also Bish, if we can't agree to disagree on this one let's get together and beat the crap out of each other with our bi-pods![smash] |
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Posted: 6/11/2001 5:40:17 PM EDT
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I have to side with the "Versa-Pods Suck" crowd. I found them too unstable for my uses, and after trying to add tension knobs and modify my shooting position, I sold it to a Dallas P.D. SWAT instructor, put the Harris back on, and immediately cut my groups in half.
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Posted: 6/11/2001 5:57:14 PM EDT
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Harris bipods are way better than the versa pod. I have them mounted on my ARs as well on my 700. They are simple to use. I played with a versa pod and I did not like it.
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