Hi all,
I currently have a Harris S 9-13" notched, but find that when i "load" it tends to slide across the ground.
been looking at Atlas but came across someone that had a Versa-Pod and i was very impressed, seem to allow for a lot of loading and also had the option of clawed feet.
Both Atlas and Versa seem to have Pan, which i see can come in handy when it comes to positioning.
Just want to get some opinions based on experience.
Cheers,
Willus
Get pod spikes for the Harris.
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+1 just tried mine out his arvo, work great. Drop fore end down and spikes set into the ground if uneven with he legs just push the longer one into the ground! Had uem lying in the 'parts' drawer for months, pissed off I didn't do this earlierQuote:
Originally Posted by Feather or Shoot
Had a versa pod and found it very heavy and clunky. Hard to beat a Harris with spikes
I keep nearly buying them and then not. Have an atlas and a Harris. Prefer the Harris but need the spikes.Quote:
Originally Posted by 223nut
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I would imagine you could load up spiked feet more than claw feet. I have spikes on my harris, and they are very effective in most hunting situations.
And less obtrusiveQuote:
Originally Posted by quentin
Just do it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Feather or Shoot
I can see me spiking myself at some point in the future though...
Where'd you get yours from? How much?Quote:
Originally Posted by 223nut
Anyone have any idea where the best place is?
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Pm @Happy
$30 something Robert De niro's
Think I got them off someone on here... Can't recallQuote:
Originally Posted by Feather or Shoot
If you like the versapod style, just buy a Chinese knockoff, drill some holes in the flat feet and put some grub screws through it that will stick out.
Works the same as claw feet.
Just got my "Happy feet" today. Very fast and looks good. Now need to make them fit in my non harris bipod.
My Harris took a bit of 'convincing' with a hammer and punch to get the old roll pins out. Instructions said to keep them but my new ones had screws to hold them which seems to work better prob need a drop of locktite on them but forgot so guaranteed I'll lose one before I get round to doing itQuote:
Originally Posted by blair993
I just cut the rubbers off, ground off the pins and araldite them on :)Quote:
Originally Posted by 223nut
rough bugger, i dont like cutting rubbers.... guess that would work just as well if you dont plan on going backQuote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
Stuck mine on with araldite, so much nicerQuote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
The ones from Happy don't have pin holes and are permanent - araldite is advised and was usedQuote:
Originally Posted by 223nut
Gave it quick try. Pulled the old pin out of the rubber and the leg sits nicely in the foot. So i will drill hole into the leg for the grub screw then loctite in place.
Put your springs back on before gluing, I forgot :XD:Quote:
Originally Posted by blair993
Is @Happy doing pod spikes?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
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Was and think still is. Harris style. Pm the chap :D
Just did. I just re-read this thread and saw that I'd missed your earlier post.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
Cheers
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Best place to get them?....Quote:
Originally Posted by Feather or Shoot
Ohhh ack @Happy
Those spikes are crap in rocky country. Backpack, its the shooting rest for all occasions and surfaces, and its free and doesn't weigh anything (because you need it anyhow)