AR-15. I build enough to keep the tools around. The lapping tool is cheap enough and on the way. The BCM uppers are tight, and bent the cable on my old lapping tool. Got one without a cable attachment.
Bipods. So confused.
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AR-15. I build enough to keep the tools around. The lapping tool is cheap enough and on the way. The BCM uppers are tight, and bent the cable on my old lapping tool. Got one without a cable attachment.
CodeWarrior1241
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Since you mention it - can you say what are you using for scope leveling? I'm trying to learn more about this...
I suspect you'll be happy. I got one from LaRue with one of their QD mounts and it's a peach.
I got this. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/189016/wheeler-engineering-professional-reticle-leveling-system
This will be my first time, so I know nothing.
Thanks! Glad to hear.
engineerbrian
JMB fan club
Thanks for the link, I may pick one up too.
I have a UTG that works well, and I have no complaints about it, but the Magpul will go well on my DMR'ish 224 Valkyrie build
https://www.leapers.com/index.php?act=prod_detail&midx=1888&allids=1888&itemno=TL-BP03
Major03
Ultimate Member
Magpul generally makes solid stuff. I think I may have to get one too.
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Bolts Rock
Living in Free America!
I have a cheap Chinese Harris clone, a couple Harris and a couple Atlas.
Chinese- cheap, works fine for rimfire, cheap.
Harris- does what it need to do, must add extra parts for ease of use on pan & tilt, quick deploy, very bouncy under recoil.
Atlas- solidly built, good pan & tilt tension controls, 3 leg angles with positive lock, much less bouncy than the Harris, good QD mounting on Picatinny rail, slower to deploy than Harris but the legs will not collapse under heavy recoil unless you literally break it. $$$.
I use the Harris on my .223s and it works okay, you really need to add the lever for the pan & tilt control, a bit bouncy when used on hard surfaces. I have had a leg fold up under heavy recoil.
I use the Atlas on my .308 and .338 precision rifles as the bounciness of the Harris is annoying. Not in everyone's budget though.
Chinese- cheap, works fine for rimfire, cheap.
Harris- does what it need to do, must add extra parts for ease of use on pan & tilt, quick deploy, very bouncy under recoil.
Atlas- solidly built, good pan & tilt tension controls, 3 leg angles with positive lock, much less bouncy than the Harris, good QD mounting on Picatinny rail, slower to deploy than Harris but the legs will not collapse under heavy recoil unless you literally break it. $$$.
I use the Harris on my .223s and it works okay, you really need to add the lever for the pan & tilt control, a bit bouncy when used on hard surfaces. I have had a leg fold up under heavy recoil.
I use the Atlas on my .308 and .338 precision rifles as the bounciness of the Harris is annoying. Not in everyone's budget though.
Photo of the Doc, in his younger days (they did NOT call him delta dawn).
The new Magpul bipod looks amazing, to be sure. Might toss one on my M1A DMR-alike, since shooting that mofo in a non-supported position is such an SOB anyways.
I have a lapping tool you can borrow, not sure where you’re located. (I’m in the Columbia area)
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j_h_smith
Ultimate Member
- Jul 28, 2007
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I have a Harris on my AR10 and an Atlas on my Remington 700 sniper build. The Atlas will give you a very steady platform. The Harris is a good all around bipod for most folks. Be careful of the Harris and particularly the Atlas Chinese knockoffs. Both are junk. It's a gun part. With that said, I recommend buying the best you can afford. If you can only afford a $30 knockoff, then buy it. But if you can buy the real deal, by all means, spend the money. You won't be sorry.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
Blacksmith101
Grumpy Old Man
- Jun 22, 2012
- 22,269
They are a two legged supports.
From bi- + -pod.
From Latin bis (“twice”) or Latin bīnus (“double”) + Ancient Greek ποδός (podós), genitive singular of πούς (poús, “foot, leg”).
MindTheGAP
Active Member
The Magpul bipods are actually really, really good quality, especially for the price. IIRC, they're also compatible with Atlas-style feet.
They are a two legged supports.
From bi- + -pod.
From Latin bis (“twice”) or Latin bīnus (“double”) + Ancient Greek ποδός (podós), genitive singular of πούς (poús, “foot, leg”).
Finally someone to clear that up for me. It only took 4 pages.
Bolts Rock
Living in Free America!
They are a two legged supports.
From bi- + -pod.
From Latin bis (“twice”) or Latin bīnus (“double”) + Ancient Greek ποδός (podós), genitive singular of πούς (poús, “foot, leg”).
It's understandable you'd be confused given how many genders are claimed to exist these days.
j_h_smith
Ultimate Member
- Jul 28, 2007
- 28,516
Also, being a doctor, he probably knows nothing about the Latin language.
Nope. Never been to Latin America.
Bolts Rock
Living in Free America!
But have you slept in a Holiday Inn?
Don’t think so. Maybe I should?
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