Bipod investment consideration

[dirtbag]

Ive got the Ascu-Tac HD-50. So solid.

I was looking at that. I have a picatinny bottom rail on the EBR stock , and I like the idea of being able to fold up (because I am lazy).

[Graham M]

Sorry but £400 for a bipod is absolutely insane. I don't use them anymore because most of my shooting is either .22 prone match rifle using a sling, or I shoot off sticks because I ain't lying down in a muddy field anymore. Used to use one years ago but it was a cheap and cheerful Chinese knock-off which served its purpose out in the field for foxes on rabbits. How a £400 bipod would have made any difference is daft to even think about, because it would have done the same but cost 20X as much.
I suppose those doing precision target work would want a good bipod, but £400..............jeeze!!!!!

[Lancs Lad]

I used a genuine Harris bipod on my rifle for a few years and I'd have to say that it was rock solid in build.
It was so solid in fact that despite my best efforts, I could never really tame the muzzle jump on firing, which always had a negative effect on my score.

On looking around for a possible replacement, I finally decided on a Tier One Tactical bipod.
On fitting the Tier One, I noticed almost immediately that there was a slight amount of movement fore & aft on the legs when deployed, where on the Harris, there was none.
This movement concerned me initially, but on the firing point I found that this slight movement from the Tier One allowed me to properly pre-load the bipod and this immediately produced better results.
The more I use it, the more I can fine-tune my pre-load and improve my shooting.

The legs can be adjusted for length as necessary and there is a swivel / tilt facility depending on the model you select. Legs can be fitted with a variety of feet to suit the ground / surface conditions and they are easily interchangeable. The legs fold up at the flick of a switch.
These bipods retail at around double the price of a Harris. Whether or not you can justify that kind of money for a bipod depends entirely on what disciplines you shoot, but it definitely has improved my scores.

Just my opinion as a user of course and your mileage may vary.

LL

[dirtbag]

I used a genuine Harris bipod on my rifle for a few years and I'd have to say that it was rock solid in build.
It was so solid in fact that despite my best efforts, I could never really tame the muzzle jump on firing, which always had a negative effect on my score.

On looking around for a possible replacement, I finally decided on a Tier One Tactical bipod.
On fitting the Tier One, I noticed almost immediately that there was a slight amount of movement fore & aft on the legs when deployed, where on the Harris, there was none.
This movement concerned me initially, but on the firing point I found that this slight movement from the Tier One allowed me to properly pre-load the bipod and this immediately produced better results.
The more I use it, the more I can fine-tune my pre-load and improve my shooting.

The legs can be adjusted for length as necessary and there is a swivel / tilt facility depending on the model you select. Legs can be fitted with a variety of feet to suit the ground / surface conditions and they are easily interchangeable. The legs fold up at the flick of a switch.
These bipods retail at around double the price of a Harris. Whether or not you can justify that kind of money for a bipod depends entirely on what disciplines you shoot, but it definitely has improved my scores.

Just my opinion as a user of course and your mileage may vary.

LL

Hi thanks for the advice.

https://deercentral.co.uk/product/tier- ... cal-bipod/

Just checking that this is the one. Lots of good reviews

[Lancs Lad]

I can confirm that the link that you posted does indeed refer to the Tier One Tactical bipod which I now use.

LL

[dirtbag]

Thanks all for the advice and help. Looking at lots of videos and reviews, as well as this forum. I have gone for the Ascu-Tac HD-50.

[dirtbag]

Update : Straight out of the box this is a lump (heavy) and well made. Goes nicely to the EBR chassis. This thing doesn't move , so solid and tight. Nice wide spread with legs fully extended. Easy to deploy and retract legs. The only downside is the price, which I am sure I will get over after a few shots...

[Pete]

Barrel looks a bit thin for medium/heavy.....

Pete

[dirtbag]

I asked the same question some time back, but had LDT (the makers) confirm Medium-Heavy. They also showed me the "standard" and it has skinnyer mid section. The visible part at the front is the same.

[Pete]

How does it shoot, (assuming you've tried it...)?

Pete