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Posted: 4/9/2010 7:44:41 AM EDT
| Looking for a bipod...haven't decided whether I want a stand alone or foregrip/bipod combo...what do yall use? |
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I have the same, a Harris BRM-s. Ordered the 9 dollar setup from DIY podlock thread.. It is exactly what I wanted. I think it mostly depends on how you'll be shooting. If youre doing mostly run-n-gun stuff, I gripod.etc is probably best. if youre going to be prone or benchrest, I would think a nice, solid Harris is definitely the way to go. |
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How can you attach a harris to a standard ar-15 fore end? I do not have a tactical rail. here |
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Hope to answer original poster Texas Tycoon about bipod/grip or Grip Pod and who uses it
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| Would love the Harris but could anyone recommend a capable bipod for $50- $100? IIt would ultimatly be something I have for my system but wouldn't have it mounted if I was in a world without law situation and just want it to be functional with decent quality. Im not interested in VG ones and prefer one for Picatinny mount. |
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