oldandnew Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 now could open up a debate like "do i choose .177 or .22"here but hell it could be fun are bipods worth there money top end of range £65 upwards lower range £9.99 how do you go about picking the right one for you i meen do you spend loads and by a harris or do you spend nothing and by some cheap tat or do you go for middle of the road and get something like the jsr pro from ramsbottom?? help me decide people rgds oldandnew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblade Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 my money would be spent on either a second hand harris pod, or a new rockmount "outers" bipod new, basicaly they are harris clones, you just have to make sure you dont over tighten them onto the stud due to the over sized nut. opticswarehouse sell them and the non swivel version is around £40inc shipping swivel tyep are around £60 i think. but my favorite bipods if you can get hold of one would have to be the versa-podsimilar price to a harris only a bit better for my style of shooting ROB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldandnew Posted September 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 cheers rob !!! how do i no which one tilts and pans ? as they dont normally mention it in description is it better to have one that does this ? rgds oldandnew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theskyfox Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Hi, Ive got a harris bipod on my PCP and its kool. If your lying prone they are great, the stability you get gives you great accuracy at long range...especially when zero'ing your sights! Just remember to have good shooting technique tho. The only thing I would say is get one like the harris which is easily and quickly detachable and can have a sling with it too...because when I go shooting I'm usually in a Hide where I don't use a bipod!....So there are situations where you will use it, and some where you won't. Also one that can fold up when carrying would be useful too (see my photo below to see what I mean by that). Hope it helps, -Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldandnew Posted September 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 cheers for the guidance been lookin on j s ramsbottoms at there pro aluminium bipod fits on qr swivel pan tilt 9 - 13 " cant be to bad can it for 34.95 including P+P rgds oldandnew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblade Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 <<<<cringes at the mention of JSR bipods!!!! normaly i would recomend JSR but not for pods, optics warehouse clearly state which are the swivel and which are fixed pods, fixed are £35 regardless of size and £54ish for the swivel type regardless of size. The size I think would suit you best or certainly the most popular at the club would have to be the middle size 9-12? NOT the short one, its just a little bit too short, and the long one is perfect if you want to do sitting or kneeling shots. The versa pod is the quickest pod you could get for deploying the legs as its one action for both legs and no anoying sring to <boing> on opening, its totaly silent to use, it swivels and pans without any risk of colapsing just at the wrong time. The onyl down side about the versa pod is the big block that can be used as a forehand stop when used standing, thhe up side is you can have you sling fitted permamently to the rifle uliek with the harris and the clones which need the sling mounted to the bipod. Well worth trying thrm out foryourself to see which one suites you best. ROB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 I asked this question on the forum when I first started, the answer was simple, get a Harris. Now I thought about this and decided not to straight away, particluarly as I had bought a second PCP with a set of Logun Bi-pods on it. Eventually I went rimfire and had to buy a new set. This time round I got a set of tilting Harris Bi-pods, I now know why everyone suggested Harris, they are the best. Tilt for me works best, and if you want it a little more solid you can lock the tilt off. It all depends on the lay of the ground you shoot from and how particular you are on having a level cross hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Dosh Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 I've got the JSR Pro and it's not the best. Creaks, groans and has a habit of rotating about 30deg if you put the slightest pressure on it. Not a stealth tool by any stretch of the imagination. Good enough if you plan on laying up in wait, but naff-all use if you plan on stalking and bringing the bipod out halfway throuhg the stalk (twang, clunk, squeal..... Where's the bloomin' rabbit gone?) :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckytrigger Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Definatley get a Harris. The outers are an ok budget bipod which are great value for money but feel 'cheap' imho if you want quality and durability get a harris :yp: Ive got the tilt 9-14' which is excellent for those long range crow shots with my hmr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Definatley get a Harris. The outers are an ok budget bipod which are great value for money but feel 'cheap' imho if you want quality and durability get a harris :yp: Ive got the tilt 9-14' which is excellent for those long range crow shots with my hmr Ive had 2 outers rockmounts...............both perfectly fine. Had the small bench rest one...............and then upped it to the 9incher as it gives a better prone eye position..... As others have said,,,,,,practical harris clone......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldandnew Posted September 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 cheers all for the info gonna start looking for the cheapest 9 - 13 harris i can find im on a tight budget as i dont get paid much and have two kids and a wife to support no please dont give me any sympathy , it happens to us all one day LOL thanks again oldandnew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theskyfox Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Look on Ebay too. Its where I got mine from =D -Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldandnew Posted September 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 call me what you want but im slighty drunk !!! does pan and tilt meen that when the bipod is on the ground you can move left to right without moving the rifle yes you probably have kids who can answer this , but they cant drink 9 cans of stella can they !!! rgds oldandnew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
young airgunner Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 hi there i just brought the jsr pro bipod the other day and it looks ok for the price. havent fitted it on yet as im weary on how to fit a qd stud. could any1 give me advice on fitting the qd stud. cheers james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 are bipods worth there money lower range £9.99 help me decide people Yes they are worth it :yp: And get a Harris ,forget the rest Go for S Series 'S' being for swivel and in the range of 9"-12" ,,,,,,,,,,i have this one but also the S25c as well which allows you a sitting position ......Good when the grass is long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldandnew Posted September 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 cheers ive and all for your advice , just suffering with a hangover now rgds oldandnew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 cheers ive and all for your advice , just suffering with a hangover now rgds oldandnew Ring Melbourne Tackle and Gun up as it ain't far from you and see if he has any second hand ones in .......For a bench mark look at what York guns or the Sportsmans gun centre are charging in the GUN MART MAG so you can do some haggling Good Luck A Harris is for life ........Not so sure about the compatibles :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Dosh Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 hi there i just brought the jsr pro bipod the other day and it looks ok for the price. havent fitted it on yet as im weary on how to fit a qd stud. could any1 give me advice on fitting the qd stud. cheers james Hi James. To fit any studs to your S400 you should remove the stock. There is a single allen bolt just forward of the trigger assembly that you will need to undo. Once you have removed this you can carefully lift the action, barrel and trigger away leaving you with just the stock. Before you do this it is a good idea to offer the bipod up to the complete gun and work out exactly where you want it. I set mine up with the forward edge of the mounting plate about 1/2" behind the forward lip of the stock, but some may prefer theirs a little further back. Once you've found the ideal place then make a mark with a soft pencil where the stud will need to go. Ideally you should use a drillstand or drillpress to drill the stock. If you haven't got on then g e n t l y secure the stock in a vice or workmate (protected by cloth, sponge or whatever to prevent marking the stock). Remember you are only looking to hold the stock still so don't overtighten. Now find an appropriate size wood bit (should be the width of the stud screw inner, not including the thread - you need to leave enough wood for the screw thread to get a purchase). Put some tape on the drillbit at the required depth so you can see when you have gone deep enough to seat the screw but not so deep that you go all the way through the stock. Now you're set up, choose a medium drill speed and take a good deep breath...... and start drilling. Better to do this with minimum pressure, letting the drillbit find its own way rather than forcing it. As soon as the tape on the bit reaches your stock, stop. When you are happy your hole is sufficiently clean and deep, mount the stud and reassamble the rifle. You will need a small craft/jeweller's screwdriver to secure the oversize Bipod mounting stud over the standard stud you have just installed. If in doubt, don't drill! I should have taken pictures when I did mine. Didn't think about it at the time (doh!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
young airgunner Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 cheers for that information,it sounds very helpful and i will follow it when i do my stock on saturday. do you have the jsr pro bipod? if so what do you think of it. cheers james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Dosh Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 I have got the very same. From the previous page: I've got the JSR Pro and it's not the best. Creaks, groans and has a habit of rotating about 30deg if you put the slightest pressure on it. Not a stealth tool by any stretch of the imagination. Good enough if you plan on laying up in wait, but naff-all use if you plan on stalking and bringing the bipod out halfway throuhg the stalk (twang, clunk, squeal..... Where's the bloomin' rabbit gone?) As mentioned, fine if you plan on laying up, but can be a bit noisy if you are stalking and decide to drop prone and make use of the bipod a short notice. Also tends to pan a bit too readily, but still a very welcome and useful improvement on no bipod at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
young airgunner Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 hi there, just thought i would post a pic of my s400 with newly fitted jsr pro aluminium bipod and sling and swivels. although somebody said that the bipod makes alot of noise when lowered into position, mine hardly makes a noise. here is the pic cheers james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldandnew Posted October 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 my mind is made up now folks its harris or nowt checked out rockmount , jsr etc etc but none compare to a harris for pure build quality melbourne gun visited and nothing as yet , but andy from melb gun says he'll let me no rgds oldandnew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 There are 2 types of Bipod, Harris fixed, and Harris swivel I have a Rockmount high, and is OK ish but it spends most of its time in the cupboard I would guess the lower ones are better, but the high one is very wobbly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 pondered on the different makes of bi pod, finally took the plunge last weekend and bought a harris swivel, s type for laying prone.... wow its the mutts nutts worth every penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolk shooter Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 I bought the Harris swivel bi-pod on a whim and the guys down at the Airgun Centre in Rayleigh, Essex fitted the QD stud, gratis. It is a lot of money, but in my opinion by far the best available on the market. It folds flat whilst travelling and I've even learnt to shot with it flat or tyo use one leg againest branches, rocks etc. It's soooooo stable, worth every penny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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