YODI Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 As title guys has anyone used a cheap eBay type Bipod?It's for a .17hmr http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Extreme-Precision-Swivel-Air-Rifle-Hunting-Bipod-for-Shooting-UK-Stock-AY-/291614883669?hash=item43e599ff55:g:0rQAAOSwvt1WRJgw Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 yep , there is nothing wrong with them but get a 9-13inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIVERD Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 i have had a few. They are not as solid, and dont last as long as the Harris bipods they copy. I have moved over to harris ones and never had a problem with them. The cheapies work well initially, but in time get wobbly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) Get wobbly? Try also lose pins that go into the QD stud, lose pads that stop the metal marking the stock and then lose the spring onto your knuckles as you are putting the legs down, in a word, Don't! Buy a Harris or your knuckles may live to regret it! Edited January 25, 2016 by secretagentmole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teza Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 I have a Deben and cannot fault it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 I have a Deben and cannot fault it Mine was a damned Deben! Tried another Deben a year ago, it was as bad as the first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Yep got an eBay cheapy and its fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markfromholland Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Get wobbly? Try also lose pins that go into the QD stud, lose pads that stop the metal marking the stock and then lose the spring onto your knuckles as you are putting the legs down, in a word, Don't! Buy a Harris or your knuckles may live to regret it! i agree ! Had same experience. so, buy an original and save money by buying quality. only a millionair can afford junk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangBangNik Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 I got a cheap ebay one that I've been using on my .22lr and .243 with no problems what so ever. Had it quite a while now, regulaly swap it between rifles and it's been great. It's a 9-13 inch one and at some point I will buy a second so I don't have to keep swapping it around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YODI Posted January 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 I bought a 9-13" swivel one. If its **** I'll learn a lesson and bin it without thought for that money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 It will be down to expectation and usage, and don't forget to check the type of fitting to the rifle. I run some Harris and I'm happy, but I'm sure some of the cheaper ones will serve many people well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rst1990 Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 I've had a deben for a few years not had a problem with it, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 I think one came with my new CZ ( i think the scope edgar bros came from the same stable ) Took it off because i don't want to lie down in the mud. Kept it in case the rain stops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Had a few cheapo ones off the bay of fleas and they have all been ok. I had one where I had to glue the foot on as t kept falling off, but other than that were fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I paid £10 for mine on my Brno and it's fine . The smoothness is the same as my Deben I also have that cost 6 times more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exudate Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I'm of the philosophy that buying a good one will cost more, but odds are you'll probably be more satisfied with it and it'll last a lot longer. Get a Harris with a swivel feature, and it'll serve you very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les*1066 Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I've got one Harris and 5 'specials'. The cheapies are every bit as good as the Harris ..... and at least a quarter of the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peek-at Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Ive tried to get away with a Harris copy before and it fell to bits 2nd outing. As much as I like a bargain, if you want the Harris style bipod - Buy a Harrris. Having said that I have cheap bipods on Two of my rifles. (27cm) . Sturdy, cheap and have stood the test of time! They fit onto the front QD stud 27cm 26cm - 35cm Edited January 30, 2016 by peek-at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carprover Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Had one for a while only gets light use but it's been fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabhui Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I've had one of the cheap Harris clones for years and had no problem with it whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lksopener Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Bought a Harris clone for less than £20 it's been faultless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69chris Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 iv got the cheap copies on all my r/f and c/f rifles and had no probs at all, but then iv never had a 'decent' one (read - expensive) so iv no idea what i may, or may not, be missing out on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YODI Posted May 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 UPDATE - Love the cheap Bipod, Best £12 I have spent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Let's face it two hinged legs with springs not rocket science so a well made cheaply will serve most people's needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YODI Posted May 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Let's face it two hinged legs with springs not rocket science so a well made cheaply will serve most people's needs. Agree but lots of people saying dont buy and buy Harris etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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