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Building an NRL competitive 1022 this winter and need a $100 bipod that I can put an ARCA rail adapter on. Lots of them out there, what’s your idea of the best?
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Harris if yo want to stay around a $100
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A Harris will work, so will a Caldwell which is a cheaper knockoff version of a Harris. However, they are going to be finicky and will need some adjustment and tightening of screws and bolts with loctite to be serviceable.
Hard to beat the Harris in its price range. Well made and made in the US.
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I have a Magpul that came to me on a used rifle, either I'm missing something or it's the loosy goosyist bipod I've ever attempted to use...not impressed.
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I have a Magpul that came to me on a used rifle, either I'm missing something or it's the loosy goosyist bipod I've ever attempted to use...not impressed.
Gerald,
I have one on a RPR it's a stable platform. maybe you got a Friday afternoon one!

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Gerald,
I have one on a RPR it's a stable platform. maybe you got a Friday afternoon one!

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Or maybe I just don't understand how it works, don't know...
Or maybe I just don't understand how it works, don't know...
They have knobs on the bottom of the bipod that will snug up the tilt/pan. That might help. I have one and like it for the price.
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I like a lot of things Magpul, but I wouldn't even consider that bipod. Harris are very good in the $100 price range.
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I am a big fan of USA made Atlas Bipods but they fall outside of your $100 budget.

I had talked to some guys that are using an Atlas knock off and swore that they were identical to the real Atlas.
Well, I had an airgun project and decided to order one to use on it and also to do a side by side comparion.

Yes, they are very similar but no they are not identical.
The Chinese knock off is well made, but not quite as smooth in operation and a little more difficult to level. but for the $35 price, maybe it would work for you.


I try to avoid made in China stuff, and for my benchers guns, I will stick with the real Atlas bipods.
I like a lot of things Magpul, but I wouldn't even consider that bipod. Harris are very good in the $100 price range.
I have the pic mount Magpul for my more modern looking firearms and two Harris bipod for the more classic looking guns.

I like them both, I'd say they are very similar in quality, function and price in my opinion. Just a different look and attachment.
The MagPul bipod works best if you pre-load it by pushing forward on the rifle to put some pressure on the bipod. If you are not pre-loading the MagPul bipod, I can see where it would disappoint you.
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You may wish to consider this but act fast BFS only. Out of your price range but not buy much.
If you're handy, and looking for a very sturdy and solid bipod at a MUCH lower cost than (what I consider to be) the ridiculous prices for bipods, here's a suggestion:

Buy a low cost (CHEAP) Chinese made UTG bipod. (I just bought 5 of the 6" model for $9.95 each)
Shown on left below.

Punch out the leg pivot pins (shown below) and drill the pivot holes in the legs and bipod frame to 1/4".

Replace the pins with 1/4" bolts, 1" in length, fit with lock nuts and tighten up. (About $2 for all.)
Shown on left below. (The legs are now rock solid.)

Unscrew the existing picatinny rail clamp from the top portion of the bipod (6mm allen head).
Shown in-place on left bipod and separate above bipod on right.

Replace the picatinny rail clamp with an Arca rail clamp (I just bought 5 for $9.95 each.)
Shown separate in the middle, and attached to the right bipod.

You will need a 3/8" x 3/4" allen head bolt ($1.19 at the hardware store.) and to drill the hole out to 3/8".
Hard to see, but above allen wrench on right bipod.



You now have a ROCK SOLID bipod with an arca rail attachment.
(Which can be converted back to the picatinny clamp in a couple of minutes.)
Total cost less than $30. And it works.
I have done the same conversion for a taller bipod and a much wider stance bipod. They also work.
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If you're handy, and looking for a very sturdy and solid bipod at a MUCH lower cost than (what I consider to be) the ridiculous prices for bipods, here's a suggestion:

Buy a low cost (CHEAP) Chinese made UTG bipod. (I just bought 5 of the 6" model for $9.95 each)
Shown on left below.

Punch out the leg pivot pins (shown below) and drill the pivot holes in the legs and bipod frame to 1/4".

Replace the pins with 1/4" bolts, 1" in length, fit with lock nuts and tighten up. (About $2 for all.)
Shown on left below. (The legs are now rock solid.)

Unscrew the existing picatinny rail clamp from the top portion of the bipod (6mm allen head).
Shown in-place on left bipod and separate above bipod on right.

Replace the picatinny rail clamp with an Arca rail clamp (I just bought 5 for $9.95 each.)
Shown separate in the middle, and attached to the right bipod.

You will need a 3/8" x 3/4" allen head bolt ($1.19 at the hardware store.) and to drill the hole out to 3/8".
Hard to see, but above allen wrench on right bipod.



You now have a ROCK SOLID bipod with an arca rail attachment.
(Which can be converted back to the picatinny clamp in a couple of minutes.)
Total cost less than $30. And it works.
I have done the same conversion for a taller bipod and a much wider stance bipod. They also work.
Awesome post and well done.
But WITH are you finding the UTG Shooters Bipods for $10? I searched Amazon and ebay and lowest price was $30 WO/shipping &tax
I was made aware of the deal - looks like it is a closeout - on this thread in the gear forum. I bought 5 at this price, but have bought several others for $9.95 to $16.95.

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