Universal Bipod

[Boogyman]

Anybody try one of these yet from Cheaper Than Dirt? I'm not a big bipod guy, but this looks pretty simple and light, and the price is right...

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Manufacturer: Leapers - Mfr# BIPOD103
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/images/spacer.gifDeluxe Universal Clamp-On Bipod High tech, durable aluminum bipod features a fully adjustable barrel clamp that fits barrel diameters from 13mm to 20mm. Spring-operated, Posi-Lock legs are foldable and fully adjustable from 11" to 14 1/2". Non-slip liners protect the barrel from marring, imported.

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/images/spacer.gifUniversal Clamp-On Bipod With Non Slip Liners, Imported

Item #: BIPOD-103

Our Low Price: $19.97 Club Price: $17.97

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[ShootinDave]

My concern would be with accuracy if this is a paper puncher. I bipod that mounts on the barrel is bound to affect barrel harmonics. If the gun is for cold bore, first shot stuff it might work well.

I bought the Wal-Mart $39.95, Harris knock-off and am quite happy with it.

- Dave

[Zen900]

Barrel mount bipods will cause wear rings on the barrel.

[Boogyman]

Barrel mount bipods will cause wear rings on the barrel.



Says in the description " Non-slip liners protect the barrel from marring "

[gunrun45]

I'm sith ShootinDave. I don't like anyting that clamps directly onto my barrel. Have you tried the off brand Harris looking ones at wally world? I got mine for about $20 and it works fine. It mounts to any sling stud.

[Boogyman]

Like I said, I'm not really a big fan of bipods myself, I've found I shoot better using a sandbag, log, backpack, whatever rest is handy.

I mainly posted this for those folks who are into bipods and can't or won't shell out $40 or $60 bucks for a big clunky Harris or something else pricey. :)

[2rangers]

My concern would be with accuracy if this is a paper puncher. I bipod that mounts on the barrel is bound to affect barrel harmonics. If the gun is for cold bore, first shot stuff it might work well.

I bought the Wal-Mart $39.95, Harris knock-off and am quite happy with it.

- Dave
Exactly. Put the bipod on the stock, not the barrel or gas block. Putting a bipod on the barrel or gas block is not the best for accuracy.
:sniper:

[tri70]

I'm with Dave and the others on the Harris knockoff from Wally world. It makes a great quick truck hood setup. I used one on my mini 14 shooting at p-dogs.

-tri

[nzmini]

I own a very similar bipod to the one shown and have used it on a mini 14. MY accuracy improved because it did actually hold the rifle steady (1.5 inch groups at 75 mtrs from a stock standard mini) but the point of impact shifted a lot (5 inches) I guess the lesson is, don't sight in with a bipod if you aren't goin to use one all the time.

[tri70]

I did notice that the rifle shoots best in a certain places on the forarm and moving the resting point on a bag or bench setup with change poi. I shoot my mini all the time with the bipod for best results.

-tri