Harris Bipod

I think I got the wrong bi pod. I have been shooting off the L model which has legs of 9-13 inches. I find that at the 9 inch position it is too high and I'm sticking bags under the buttstock. I'm looking to get the R model with 6-9 inch legs but am unaware of the draw backs to that length. What are using and why?

Yes, I run the 6-9 Harris swivel bipod. I have the one also that is non-swivel, and which it were swivel. The Atlas bipods are also nice. More expensive, but work very well also. I have one of those on my TRG 42.

I use the 6-9" legs, only ones I've used all other seem way too tall for me. Closer to the ground I am the better.

6 - 9 swivel (S-BRM model) and spend the extra $14 and get the extended handle to really tighten up the swivel mechanism.

6-9" BRM-S

Add a PodLoc.

X2 The swivel and the PodLoc are necessity.

Be careful if buying online. I recently made a mistake and didn't notice there is a NOTCHED leg version and one that doesn't have notches. I want the notched but got the continuous/friction one instead.

Or a good set of pliers!! (That's what I did)

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Thanks guys. I'm going by Cabela's after work to exchange, if they'll let me. So, who uses the tall ones?

You're not alone, I have the taller Harris and it's awkward at best. 6-9 is better. I'll add a second vote for ponying up the extra funds and investing in an Atlas if it's possible. It can be shuffled around to different rifles in a matter of seconds. And I've found that is it a much more versatile solution for a wider variety of shooting situations. And adding a short rail section to a fiberglass stock isn't hard. It's worth the initial efforts.

Get that KMW podloc

Guys with really big bellies.

The Atlas is more versatile, no doubt. I use it on my competition 6.5 Creedmoor, and my LR308. But during load development, zeroing, and getting DOPE on a rilfe, I feel more stable on a Harris. The Atlas, at its shortest length is a little taller than I'd like, and there is a little bit of play in the notches on the hinge.

Maybe I should keep the tall one and get the shorter one until I grow into the tall one. The button on these pants is telling me it's a good idea.

Make a lifestyle change.

You mean I should turn my back to the beer and Mexican food? I could maybe do without the beer but I'm not sure I can make it on rabbit food. That's why Harris has the taller bipod in the first place.

No, no, no, never turn your back on beer and Mexican food. Some days that's the best part of the day.

Just less of the food, more hard work.

I usually tilt the legs forward 45* to go lower depending on the rifle. However, I sometimes wonder if I am doing weird things to my POI with it in that position. I haven’t noticed any major issues yet luckily.

I have both, and use both. Some situations one works better, some situations the other. For flat ground or shooting off a bench with most of my rifles the shorter 6"-9" version works the best. It is also better if you are shooting right over the crest of a hill and need minimal height on the front of the rifle. However I do have a couple rifles that sit on the rear bag a little different where the 9"-13" works a little better. And for sure if/when you run into situations where the ground is sloping down away from you or if the grass is kind of tall the extra height becomes very important.

If I know I am not going to need the extra height the shorter one is generally more comfortable to me. But if I am going out in the field where I really don't know what situation I am going to run into then I carry the 9"-13" model. If I need something short I can always fold the legs up on it and use it that way, laid across the top of my pack (or not) to adjust height.

For sure the notched leg version is the one to get no matter which height you prefer.

I've tried that. It seemed like the bipod got sloppy to me. Maybe mine is getting worn out.

I guess yall are talking about for target shooting from a bench or prone??? I have the tallest one that I use for hunting when sitting on the ground and find it to be to short when hunting ridges and valleys. Flat ground its fine. I think its the 27" model.

yep

I got the non-swivel version and it's been fine. I assume the swivel is a bit more versatile and just as well made.

Caldwells will fail. I had to borrow Chad's harris when mine failed at my the first hunters challenge. It was not a swivel unit. I like my swivel and pod loc I have now.

Good idea. With Harris you’re in good hands. You can even upgrade to the 12-25” version when time comes.

This post brings up a question.
Why doesn’t Harris add the pod lock extended handle since unless you go the Chad ( pliers) AKA redneck route you cannot get the thing tight enough to not move on you?

$ maybe

What does the pod loc do? Does it lock down the swiveling motion?

has anyone just put blue loctite on it?

I'm thinking the Loctite would be a hindrance in moving it to other guns. If it just stays on one gun I would think pliars would be the best answer. P_102

I wasn't able to increase the tension enough with the knob they put on there from the factory. Hand tight, it still lets the rifle flop around from side to side with ease. I've never used a Pod Loc, just bought an Atlas instead. But I'm guessing it allows you to get it tighter so the rifle is easier to keep in place after you've addressed the cant.

Why doesn't Remington pair with Timney and put those triggers in a model 700?

Harris puts a knurled knob on it. Bare handed you can't get the cant motion tight enough, so you have to grab pliers. The Pod-Loc removes the knurled knob and is a handle about 1 1/2" long, where you can adjust tightness with no tools. It has a nrutral setting so you can fold it out of the way for slinging the rifle.

Terry Cross is a long time competition shooter. He watched himself, and many other competitors grabbing their Leatherman to adjust the knurled knob. He said "this is ridiculous", and developed the Pod-Loc.

Got it, thanks!

That is truly the million dollar question.

Give or take a few tens of thousands of dollars but yes, ultimately I bet it's money.

Just think of how much they've lost to Savage, Ruger, Tikka, etc. over the years because those others come with good reliable triggers and the 700 doesn't.

I've heard from several reliable sources that Remington's quality is headed downward anyway. At this point, would Timney triggers really even do anything to help sales and value of product? Yes the trigger would be better but what about the rest of it?

Which Harris has the Picatinny rails mount not swivel?

LaRue Tactical, I believe.

No, but 6-8 years ago it would have made a lot of sense.

I agree that I wouldn't buy a Remington with any trigger now. But if they had put Timneys in everything a decade ago, I might not have that opinion of them now.