Thread: Harris vs Atlas Bipod

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.

Originally Posted by gimp

Rather you than me

Where did you source your Atlas from Gimp?

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

Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

Rather you than me

I think it should be okay with a 10kg rifle.

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

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.

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

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

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..

Gimps a good fella alright.

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

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.

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

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

Cheers Gimp

Originally Posted by Tussock

Its going to get ALEXED!

I hope not