Just picked up a Savage 110 Apex Hunter in 6.5 Creedmoor. Looking at putting a Harris bipod on it. Any recommendations, or thoughts on which one to get??
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Tim
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Just picked up a Savage 110 Apex Hunter in 6.5 Creedmoor. Looking at putting a Harris bipod on it. Any recommendations, or thoughts on which one to get??
Thanks,
Tim
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I found a harris clone that is everything the Harris is, the only caveats was I had to buy some grade 8 bolts, tap a couple threads, a drop of loctite (maybe $15 worth of parts) and this think is as solid as any ive used at a fraction of the costQuote:
Originally Posted by nw3dogs
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A Harris 9-13" BRM, benchrest bipod, [about 95 usd]get a pod lock{about $11] if shooting off a Hard Surface,Get Bruce Pyatt's, Bi-Slide Aluminum Feet [ about $24] the BTM Models Can Pivot left & right,if your on uneven ground they . attach to sling swivel
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Prone, or off a bench?
Off a bench mostly, probably prone some.Quote:
Originally Posted by tobnpr
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I like the idea I use clones too . Saving money for ammo lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Ted_Feasel
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Yep:) or more parts heheheheheQuote:
Originally Posted by godale
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I get the best I can afford at the time not everybody has money for top line stuff . But sure I am better off then someQuote:
Originally Posted by Ted_Feasel
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Same here but I have built some top of the line stuff but I had to save years to do itQuote:
Originally Posted by godale
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My big thing was conveying banner scopes over to elites . That made a big difference for me. But at least the banners got me in the door at the time . But I did learn you get what you payQuote:
Originally Posted by Ted_Feasel
For with glass
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Banners are not bad if all you need is a hunting scope and your rifle doesn't have to much recoil lolQuote:
Originally Posted by godale
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No they are not but when you look at better glass there is a difference . I still got a displaced banner , as I got a 783 and tc compass wearing trophy’s scopes now
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Mine came with the Vortex Crossfire 3-9x-40. So somewhat decent I believe.
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I would recommend looking at the features. I also have a Harris and a clone and can't really tell the difference in use.
I like the notched legs and swivel top (for tilting). I have not ever needed the rotating top.
Height. Both of mine are 9-13. 9" is almost too high for bench so I'd probably be better off with 6-9. But, 9 is too short for prone so if that is on your agenda then get the 9-13.
Harris 6-9 SBRM is the way to go until you can drop the coin on better.
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Ending up going with the 9-13. We'll seeQuote:
Originally Posted by Jester560
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Like i mentioned, I just replaced the screws on mine and a dab of loctite and she's held.up stable and perfect to 6.5 creedmoor and 308.. mime was like jinse brand something like that. A buddy had one and i like it so decided to try itQuote:
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Mine are caldwells
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I have a few Caldwell that are great and didnt have to modify themQuote:
Originally Posted by godale
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They were the upgrade from the utgs I got from cheaper than dirt years agoQuote:
Originally Posted by Ted_Feasel
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Believe it or not earlier this year I bought a utg that with very little work was solid as a rockQuote:
Originally Posted by godale
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Interesting I haven seen one in years . Mine didn’t have the knotched legs
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This UTG pro bipod is a great product. Short and long shown,
https://leapers.com/images/600X381/TLUBP02_A.jpg
https://leapers.com/images/600X381/TLUBP01.jpg
Accu-Tac are really good, but plan on $$$$. I don't like Harris because of the external springs that pinch your fingers. There are a ton of reviews on Youtube which should really confuse you.
https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...y=bipod+review
I have some Harris pods, but also several Blackhawks.
I really like the pivot/traverse features- much faster getting on target and less effing around. Just get the legs "close" on uneven surfaces and you can swivel/level the rifle as needed without fiddling with the legs to get it correct. I can pivot from one steel plate to another at range without touching the bipod.
https://blackhawk.com/sportsters-traversetrack-bipod/
9"-13" is way too tall for bench shooting- may be OK for prone depending on the individual (or tall grass) but 6"-9" works for me in both applications.
Blackhawk looks nice. Wish I'd seen it sooner.Quote:
Originally Posted by tobnpr
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I use Caldwell & one of the clones called Cvlife. I won’t spend over $40 on a bipod. The Harris are nice, but being I can buy 4 or 5 of the Cvlife units for 1 Harris, makes it a deal breaker. And I certainly do not understand a $300 bipod?? I mean, it’s a perch for the rifle. Literally! A brick could do the job. Eventually I’ll design build my own. And it’ll use mostly 7075-T6 Billet...probably use a touch of Titanium in it because, well... that’s just what I do, LOL! :thumb: But until then, I’ll continue saving a buck here to go to other things. Oh, and I actually prefer 9-13”, but I’m really tall.
I agreeQuote:
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So eventually you are going to machine your own $300 bipod? :) Or just a brick made out of Titanium? :)Quote:
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While I like bipods, what you are really trying to do is have a bench rest mount that is portable and attached to your rifle. This is then a compromise based on how much you want it to weigh, and cost. How portable does it need to be? How stiff does it need to be? So, like bench rests, you can spend a little or a lot depending on how you want it to work.
I get by with a $75 bench rest or similar bipod. But, I am not trying to shoot 0.1MOA groups either.
Yes, eventually I will design and machine a really nice bipod that looks like it would cost several hundred $$. Although I’ve already done a basic outline cost of around $100 for materials. Understand, this has nothing to do with wanting an Uber high cost bipod. For me, it’s the thrill of machining a high quality part. Really comes down to my love of machining/making/building parts.Quote:
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I agree with you also. I’m not looking for groups like that either. Just the best I can.
as usual it comes down to your version of accuracy.
the fclass guys spend hundreds on bipods they provide solid platform and repeatability.
there a few out there still shooting of a harris, but not many and not for long.
like i said depends on your version of accuracy.
crossfire is the very bottom of the vortex line of scopes.
maybe 5 or 6 layers to the top.
i did not say it was bad, but does not take much to be better.
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So a crossfire is like a Bushnell banner ?
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