Harris vs Atlas Bipod

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22-04-2013, 05:02 PM
gimp

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Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

That would great thanks, promise I will only use it on my sensisble rifles :)

PM me your address, I'll send it off tomorrow with the leg extensions.
22-04-2013, 05:15 PM
Kiwi Greg

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Originally Posted by R93

Do you own such a thing? They all could be used to derail a train.
Will be looking forward too a report on gimps legs Greg.

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Gimps legs are more your scene than mine Dave :yaeh am not durnk:
22-04-2013, 05:23 PM
R93

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Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

Gimps legs are more your scene than mine Dave :yaeh am not durnk:

His are used to kicking the snot out of thai's
I would think it best if I avoided them.

Still, will genuinely be interested in what you think of the Atlas.

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22-04-2013, 05:40 PM
Kiwi Greg

Quote:

Originally Posted by R93

His are used to kicking the snot out of thai's
I would think it best if I avoided them.

Still, will genuinely be interested in what you think of the Atlas.

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I will be interested as well.

I wasn't that impressed with the one I "played" with at the Tahr show, but sticking it on a rifle might change things somewhat :)
22-04-2013, 05:55 PM
R93

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Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

I will be interested as well.

I wasn't that impressed with the one I "played" with at the Tahr show, but sticking it on a rifle might change things somewhat :)

Most likely.

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22-04-2013, 08:46 PM
Proudkiwi

I couldn't agree more. I have Atlas, Versapod and Harris bipods and the Harris ones have long since been relegated to duty on a .22.

The Atlas and Verspods leave the Harris for dead even with podlocks and spikes.
23-04-2013, 02:34 PM
gimp

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...psb5077d18.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...ps16fb2335.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...psd711f73b.jpg
23-04-2013, 02:40 PM
Kiwi Greg

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Originally Posted by gimp

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...psb5077d18.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...ps16fb2335.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...psd711f73b.jpg

Rather you than me :thumbsup:
23-04-2013, 03:37 PM
Bonecrusher

Where did you source your Atlas from Gimp?
23-04-2013, 04:03 PM
gimp

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Originally Posted by Bonecrusher

Where did you source your Atlas from Gimp?

I bought it used (I try to buy everything used, it's just good economics).

There are several places in the US that will ship them though, eg EuroOptic
23-04-2013, 06:56 PM
gimp

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Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

Rather you than me :thumbsup:

I think it should be okay with a 10kg rifle.
23-04-2013, 07:26 PM
Wirehunt

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Originally Posted by Tussock

You can load the atlas up more than a Harris. Stronger like a versapod, a Harris will colapse first. Plus Harris is a very tricky thing to shoot with in the field due to its twangy springy legs and the absence of play in the mounting bracket. Versapod and Atlas you can just throw them down, lean on them and know they won't throw the shot.

Now hang on gimp, me being a fat bastard, sorry, large engined machine that I am the Harris takes all the shit. And it is shit I give it and hasn't missed a beat. Leaning into it? FFS.
The only feature I saw there that could maybe flick me over is the panning thing.

Oh, and I'm guessing they are the same weight if you add the rail to like you should have, wouldn't have it on the splattermatic for any other reason so that is indeed included in bipod weight.....

Good vid though, now to get another mod to change your signin to miniTH
23-04-2013, 07:31 PM
gimp

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Originally Posted by Wirehunt

Now hang on gimp, me being a fat bastard, sorry, large engined machine that I am the Harris takes all the shit. And it is shit I give it and hasn't missed a beat. Leaning into it? FFS.
The only feature I saw there that could maybe flick me over is the panning thing.

Oh, and I'm guessing they are the same weight if you add the rail to like you should have, wouldn't have it on the splattermatic for any other reason so that is indeed included in bipod weight.....

Good vid though, now to get another mod to change your signin to miniTH

You're quoting Tussock bro.

Leaning into a bipod for recoil control is shooting 101 and demonstrably easier with the Atlas.

Rail weighs 20gms at most.

I can change my own name if I want to... but it's good for now.
23-04-2013, 09:09 PM
sako75

Regardless of personal preference, the video was well made. Enjoyed it without dialogue unless that was Marcel Marceau I could hear doing the voice over (Happy now Toby? :) )
Comparison videos on other products including gear such as packs, day bags, tents etc would be a big ask but relevant to the NZ hunter
23-04-2013, 09:19 PM
Wirehunt

Ok then gimp, send me your pod down and I'll give it a real workout.
23-04-2013, 09:35 PM
gimp

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Originally Posted by Wirehunt

Ok then gimp, send me your pod down and I'll give it a real workout.

it's already in the post to Kiwi Greg..
23-04-2013, 09:41 PM
7mmsaum

Gimps a good fella alright.
23-04-2013, 09:44 PM
R93

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Originally Posted by Tussock

I like the way Gimp finally got hold of an obscure expensive bipod he has wanted for ages, let me drill holes in his stock to fit it (I would not let him) and now he is sending it round all the Harris fans on the forum so they can try and f#ck it:thumbsup:

To be fair, I was convinced by the video. The way it fits to the stock is the only annoying bit for me. I will see what KG reckons and maybe I will get in line for a play. It is claimed I can wreck an Anvil. It should be fun.
23-04-2013, 09:44 PM
Kiwi Greg

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Originally Posted by Tussock

I like the way Gimp finally got hold of an obscure expensive bipod he has wanted for ages, let me drill holes in his stock to fit it (I would not let him) and now he is sending it round all the Harris fans on the forum so they can try and f#ck it:thumbsup:

Don't worry I won't be going out of my way to hurt it....:)

Cheers Gimp :thumbsup:
23-04-2013, 09:48 PM
gimp

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Originally Posted by Tussock

Its going to get ALEXED!

I hope not :(
23-04-2013, 09:52 PM
gimp

Quote:

Originally Posted by R93

To be fair, I was convinced by the video. The way it fits to the stock is the only annoying bit for me. I will see what KG reckons and maybe I will get in line for a play. It is claimed I can wreck an Anvil. It should be fun.

The rail attachment put me off for ages too. Once you have one you realise it's not in the way or a problem in the slightest, and QD is super handy. I prefer to carry the rifle with bipod detached and in pack, and attach it as needed for balance/handling reasons.
23-04-2013, 09:55 PM
Wirehunt

See for work rifles I don't shag around like that. In fact it would be a real pain to do it.
23-04-2013, 09:55 PM
R93

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimp

The rail attachment put me off for ages too. Once you have one you realise it's not in the way or a problem in the slightest, and QD is super handy. I prefer to carry the rifle with bipod detached and in pack, and attach it as needed for balance/handling reasons.

Getting there. I will need to see one in person.
23-04-2013, 09:56 PM
gimp

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Originally Posted by Wirehunt

See for work rifles I don't shag around like that. In fact it would be a real pain to do it.

You don't actually have to remove it all the time just because it's QD.
23-04-2013, 10:13 PM
Proudkiwi

About the only thing I can think of that would improve the Atlas is if they came up with a QD option that could be used with an Anshultz rail instead of the picatinny.
24-04-2013, 02:52 AM
Wirehunt

Tisk Tussock, what you're moaning about I call advantages :D

That other one doesn't have auto closing like the Harris does....

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