Atlas Bipods, worth the price??
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BH Hunter
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Does anyone know which rail would fit the Greybull prec stocks?
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MT4XFore
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Say guys, I enjoyed reading your thoughts so far. I too was looking for something a bit more substantial than a "Harris". I looked hard at the Atlas but for some reason I was put off by it not being able to attach to a sling stud. Than I stumbled onto the Sinclair Tactile Bipod. At first glance I thought it as the same as the Atlas, but upon further examination I began to notice several differences. I bought the Sinclair when it was on sale making it less expensive (sightly) than the Atlas. But what really sold be was the ingenious way it attaches to the sling stud. Very easy, and very, very sturdy. A must for a heavy gun. It may weigh a bit more than an Atlas or a Harris but is far more convenient. Attaching a Harris to a gun is for me a frustrating adventure. The Sinclair is more adjustable since you can also vary the width of the legs. It is practically impossible to NOT be able to get this bipod at the height you need it, unless you need a lot of lift. Terrain does not stop it either. Regardless of slope or ground clutter, you can easily get you gun level and on target. Give it a look at: Sinclair Tactical Bipod | Sinclair Intl and compare. Sinclair carries the Atlas too.
The bottom line is which ever you choose, it will be infinitely better than a Harris!
Jim
The bottom line is which ever you choose, it will be infinitely better than a Harris!
Jim
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Jim
The Sinclair people make really nice stuff.
How much more does their bipod system weigh than the Atlas bipod?
The Sinclair people make really nice stuff.
How much more does their bipod system weigh than the Atlas bipod?
Idaho Sawyer
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I looked at the sinclair, it is 1lb. 12oz
atlas is 10.5 oz.
atlas is 10.5 oz.
emn83
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that was a major reason I went with the Atlas
Outlaw6.0
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I would have guess a little heavier but, wow!
Not that it really matters on a heavy rifle (12-16lbs) I guess.
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MT4XFore
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Len, IDSAWYER is correct. There is more of a weight difference than I thought. Be that as it may, I personally like the slick way the Sinclair attaches to the gun. Besides with my rifle, I'm not carrying it with anything very far. It is really stable too.
Jim
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jmden
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Have been using the Atlas for several months now. Have the leg extensions and spike feet as potential add-ons if needed. I like it's geometry, more compact size and lighter weight over the Harris.
How do you guys characterize the term 'solid' when it comes to the Atlas? It is well made and engineered, so if that's what is meant by 'solid' that makes sense. But, what I find (and I'm no expert here) is that it's joints are a bit floppy, but it's that characteristic that lets it assume what I believe is a more stable geometry than the Harris. The Harris is so rigid and the legs point forward of vertical. The Atlas has a built in flexibility such that when the buttstock is pressured forward the bipod feet are positioned slightly aft such that the legs are pointing backwards slightly. It seems to me that this geometry has been more stable for my prone shooting. Am I wrong in this?
How do you guys characterize the term 'solid' when it comes to the Atlas? It is well made and engineered, so if that's what is meant by 'solid' that makes sense. But, what I find (and I'm no expert here) is that it's joints are a bit floppy, but it's that characteristic that lets it assume what I believe is a more stable geometry than the Harris. The Harris is so rigid and the legs point forward of vertical. The Atlas has a built in flexibility such that when the buttstock is pressured forward the bipod feet are positioned slightly aft such that the legs are pointing backwards slightly. It seems to me that this geometry has been more stable for my prone shooting. Am I wrong in this?
It is that "play" that is referred to as loading the bipod. By pushing the rifle forward to take up the play, it enables the 1/8" or so aborbtion of rearward movement during recoil to occur without bounce. This assists in accurate shooting.
Broz
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Good conversation guys. I am still reading and learning. I like hearing from guys that have used both and these details like the leg angles and preload process. I always apply a slight preload before I break the shot.
Jeff
Jeff
