Re: Bipod investment consideration
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2022 4:35 pm
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).
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Re: Bipod investment consideration
Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2022 9:25 am
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!!!!!
I suppose those doing precision target work would want a good bipod, but £400..............jeeze!!!!!
Re: Bipod investment consideration
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2022 9:09 am
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
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.
LLRe: Bipod investment consideration
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2022 10:10 am
Hi thanks for the advice.Lancs Lad wrote: ↑Sun Nov 27, 2022 9:09 am 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.
https://deercentral.co.uk/product/tier- ... cal-bipod/
Just checking that this is the one. Lots of good reviews
Re: Bipod investment consideration
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2022 11:21 am
I can confirm that the link that you posted does indeed refer to the Tier One Tactical bipod which I now use.
LL
LLRe: Bipod investment consideration
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2022 11:18 am
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.
Re: Bipod investment consideration
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2022 6:39 pm
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...
Re: Bipod investment consideration
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 12:03 am
Barrel looks a bit thin for medium/heavy.....
Pete
Pete
Re: Bipod investment consideration
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 6:15 am
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.
Re: Bipod investment consideration
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 11:12 pm
How does it shoot, (assuming you've tried it...)?
Pete
Pete