njc110381 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I've been looking into getting a bipod on my HMR, but the Harris ones are stupidly expensive (a couple of bits of metal and a spring=£70+, yeah right!). Are there any other makes that are ok? I understand you get what you pay for, but I'm not too happy about spending that much! I'm after a 9-13" size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopy bunny blaster Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Harris dude buy bad, you buy twice. they are the best on the market Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duey Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Rockport are a clone of Harris and cost about £10-£15 cheaper per like for like model IAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Don't be tight wad, buy the real thing. They start at £49 and you won't hear about them falling apart . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 get a second hand one for around 30 quid,better than a new cheap one for 50 quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Do you want a swivel on non swivel ? I have a spare non swivel that i will sell you if you want - used but not abused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I have two spare ones - one short, one long. Bought off fleabay as part of a large drunken late night order - laser sights, whacky scopes, super bright LED "tactical" torch, weaver rails etc. I'll try and get some piccies together, but they ain't that bad at all. One of my many ebay strange purchases was a massive Chuppa Chup vending machine and a couple of thousand lollies - a short story shorter, it involved drink and a late night on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 (edited) I got a delivery of 70 odd DVD's and 30 odd CD's, a mouse, new keyboard and 13 books one Thursday at work a few years back. Took me a little by surprise having no memory whatsoever of ordering any of it, a word of warning Mr Mungler of the evils of one click amazon ordering and too much falling down water £1700 ish as I remember it, Mrs wasn't too happy. Edited January 7, 2008 by pin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Stoney Point Polecats get my vote Kip270 has some good info/pics on here about them. I prefer them to Harris as they are detachable and can be used on more than one rifle and are just as good as Harris when on the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Um Harris are detachable too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 But not as quick, easily or as quietly. Kip270's review - http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...hl=stoney+point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I'll take your word for it, never having used the alternative. Never had need to swap rifles under exam conditions so never thought it a problem.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I have a couple of Harris's and they are without doubt the best. I also have one of those Stoney Point Polecats as well. When I first saw it I admit I thought 'OMG' what is that, its made of rubber and looks all wobbly. I took it to Scotland in November (with the Harris back at base in case I didn't get on with it) and couldn't have had a worse baptism of fire with it. 170 yard shot in the wind laying on a 45 degree angled bank - the hind and calf both looking straight us so there was no way we could have got nearer. The bipod steadied the gun a treat, and both shots were taken. The big advantage to the Polecat in that environment is it can be stuck in you jacket pocket and does just clip on in seconds, AND it weighs nothing compared to a Harris, which is huge bonus when lugging up/down hills for hours on end. Horses for courses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 More replies that I expected, thanks guys! So the general outlook seems to suggest I'm a tight-*** and need to spend some money. I guess I can live with that! Looking at the offers of second hand ones, how important is the swivel? Surely if you adjust one leg longer than the other on a fixed one it will do the same job? Or do they turn too? Tulkyuk, PM me with a price if you think yours is suitable for my needs. Mungler, are the short/long ones adjustable or fixed? I want it for prone shooting grazed pasture, so I guess they don't need to be too long right? I really have no idea what I need exactly, so advice on the pros & cons of swivel/non swivel would be good. Cheers, Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 One of my many ebay strange purchases was a massive Chuppa Chup vending machine and a couple of thousand lollies - a short story shorter, it involved drink and a late night on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 nic I'd say that possibly the 6-9" is the better size, the 9-13 is just not quite the right height for lying prone, hence you see quite so many advertised second hand. I think the sportsman centre has them at about £48 or there abouts. Much better than the rockmount copy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 nic I'd say that possibly the 6-9" is the better size, the 9-13 is just not quite the right height for lying prone, hence you see quite so many advertised second hand. I think the sportsman centre has them at about £48 or there abouts. Much better than the rockmount copy the 6-9" are more for bench rest Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mungler Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Ebay bipods as below. I think they use a Weaver rail - I bought these back in my AR15 tactical day (and it was just the day) If anyone wants one let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moses Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Harris 9-13 swivel is the perfect piece of kit for your needs, as others have said "you buy cheap you buy twice". Bite the bullet and shell out for one The fixed ones are o.k, I have used one for sitting shots which was 12-25 but if you want to adjust your POA you have physically lift your whole set up where with the swivel you can just tilt the rife into position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikkamark Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Swivel harris bipods are the bees knees far better than the fixed version if your after a fox for example and lie down prone and happen to be on a slight incline the swivel bipod just simply tilts over (can be stiffened to suit you own preference) with the fixed you have to start clicking away making noise ect to get the rifle level a fox aint going to sit and wait 'till your finished fiddling with the bipods Bottom line is dont be tight ***** and go for the 9-13 swivel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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