Harris vs. Atlas bipod

[ray1970]

So, I'm trying to decide on which bipod to stick on my "precision" rifle.

I have always used Harris bipods and have one on hand that will probably be suitable but was curious about the Atlas ones since they seem to be pretty popular these days.

Turns out they both have features I like and dislike.

It seems like the features I like on the Atlas may not provide me with any real benefit over the Harris for my intended purpose of shooting static targets from a prone position.

The two main features the Atlas offers that I like are the locking legs and the ability to pan horizontally. In real world, "sniper" type situations I can see a lot of benefits to these two features. For my intended use at the range, not so much.

I've always liked having nice features even if I didn't use those features. Just seems nice to have that option.

Just trying to decide if investing over $200 in a new bipod to get cool features I really don't need is worth it. Sounds kind of senseless as I typed it out. Lol.

[TheBelly]

http://youtu.be/sWvWZ0PpTu4

side by side comparison. if you can swing it, i say atlas.

[smchop]

http://youtu.be/sWvWZ0PpTu4

side by side comparison. if you can swing it, i say atlas.

This. If you want to try one, I'll loan you one of mine, no likey get a harris, no money lost.

[ray1970]

This. If you want to try one, I'll loan you one of mine, no likey get a harris, no money lost.

Thanks for the offer. Pretty much decided I'll probably just go with the Atlas. I'll probably swing by Mile High and check them out this Friday.

I need to find a good 20MOA base too. I want one with a "recoil lug" so I had to rule out a couple I was considering. Need to do some research on bedding the base to the receiver as well.

[Delfuego]

Pretty much decided I'll probably just go with the Atlas.

If you decide on Atlas, the PSR model is nice. It's stiffer and the legs do not spin.

I need to find a good 20MOA base too. I want one with a "recoil lug" so I had to rule out a couple I was considering. Need to do some research on bedding the base to the receiver as well.

Seekins makes a good base for a good price (w/recoil lug). Though with 308 the Lug will not be critical. Also a quality base should not need to be bedded.

What a can of worms you have opened Ray!

[Great-Kazoo]

IF i had the coin, i'd go Atlas.

[Spdu4ia]

Had a harris and switched to the atlas ... Sold the harris. Love everything about it and you can see where your money goes ... I wanted something I would never have to ever worry about. I can throw it down on a rock or barrier and know that the next round I can still pull it down and use it like intended. Yes, it's expensive, but I warned you when you got your precision rifle haha

[Tim K]

I have two atlas and three harris bipods. The harris is faster to deploy since you can just flip the legs down without pushing any little buttons. That won't matter to you unless you hunt with it or shoot some of the super time limited matches where you start standing and are forced to start with the bipod folded. The Atlas seems to grip the ground a little better, less skidding. If you'll be shooting off a mat that will allow you hook the legs so you can load the bipod, then that advantage is irrelevant.

I'd shoot any match with either and not think twice about it. The Atlas looks cool, and it's what all the cool kids use. That, and some very slight perceived benefit were enought to pry the $600 out of my wallet.

[XC700116]

I have both, and like both for different reasons and different rifles. Both are good units and have their advantages and disadvantages. For just prone shooting at static targets, Harris will do the job just fine.

It just depends on how much you're willing to spend for what you're planning on doing.

[Rooskibar03]

I vote for the Harris just so your rifle doesn't end up looking just like mine.