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Offline JRiddle

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Bipods for Contender
« on: June 08, 2009, 02:29:50 AM »
I'm going to get a bipod for my Contender.  I've always heard of Harris, are there any others brands that you guys prefer over Harris?  Also I was wondering if the leg notch option and the swivel option were a plus or minus.  All opinions appreciated, Jim
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Re: Bipods for Contender
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2009, 08:59:04 AM »
I use a tripod.  Its neat because you can use it standing or sitting.  Didn't cost me anything since it is the same one i use for video shoots and doesn't add any weight to the gun plus you can us it for rifles.

http://www.snipercountry.com/Articles/SniperSaddle.asp

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Re: Bipods for Contender
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2009, 02:14:40 PM »
Comes down to personal choice for me.

I only use Harris standard leg swivel bipods for bench/prone shooting (HBR-S & HBL-S) and Verne Howey shooting sticks for sitting/kneeling.   I also modify the Harris bipods with a custom lever lock on the swivel and custom oversized knurdled lock knob for the QD that a machinist friend made up several sets of for me years ago.    Harris now offers the lever as the Pod Lock upgrade.   

There are others sold cheaper that I am sure are servicable bipods, but I don't buy them.    Been using Harris too long to change this late in the game.
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Re: Bipods for Contender
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2009, 03:09:09 PM »
Thanks, I appreciate the info
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Re: Bipods for Contender
« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2009, 01:47:37 PM »
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Re: Bipods for Contender
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2009, 01:06:20 PM »
I use a Harris Benchrest Swivel

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Re: Bipods for Contender
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2009, 03:03:59 PM »
Yep, the HBR-S works for other specialty pistols as well.
 
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Re: Bipods for Contender
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2009, 02:09:56 PM »
I know it sounds a bit "hick-ish" but I get a rock solid rest from a couple of 3-4 ft sticks or dowel rods lashed together with twine about 6-8" one end.  Adjustable for height by spreading the legs farther apart, hold the center of the "X" with your off-hand and set the butt of the G2 on my forearm.  Next to no cost and if I lose it, no problem.

My 2cents,
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Re: Bipods for Contender
« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2009, 08:00:16 PM »
Quote from: odie-wan on June 29, 2009, 02:09:56 PM
I know it sounds a bit "hick-ish" but I get a rock solid rest from a couple of 3-4 ft sticks or dowel rods lashed together with twine about 6-8" one end.  Adjustable for height by spreading the legs farther apart, hold the center of the "X" with your off-hand and set the butt of the G2 on my forearm.  Next to no cost and if I lose it, no problem.

My 2cents,
Sean
the sticks work REALLY well...
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Re: Bipods for Contender
« Reply #9 on: July 09, 2009, 07:09:21 PM »
I'll give the sticks a try, I'm all for something that's simple, cheap, and works.   ;D
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