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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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Maybe I have bad luck, but I have two of the UTG’s, and they’re a LONG ways from what I’d call “rock solid.”
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Atlas Bipod $219.95
SAME bipod on eBay $22.22 (I have one that even says ATLAS on it!)
These can also be (relatively) easily modified to attach arca rail clamp ($9.95 on eBay) or another clamp type (like for a sling stud).


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Maybe I have bad luck, but I have two of the UTG’s, and they’re a LONG ways from what I’d call “rock solid.”
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If you read my prior post above you will see that the "LONG ways from ...rock solid" is fixed in 5 minutes with a drill and for about a dollar. And an arca rail clamp easily added. The modified UTG bipods are ROCK solid while these Atlas pods have free play in the leg pivots.
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Atlas Bipod $219.95
SAME bipod on eBay $22.22 (I have one that even says ATLAS on it!)
These can also be (relatively) easily modified to attach arca rail clamp ($9.95 on eBay) or another clamp type (like for a sling stud).



If you read my prior post above you will see that the "LONG ways from ...rock solid" is fixed in 5 minutes with a drill and for about a dollar. And an arca rail clamp easily added. The modified UTG bipods are ROCK solid while these Atlas pods have free play in the leg pivots.
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Um that is FAR from the "SAME" as a real Atlas bipod (I own several, bought directly from them.) . But if you want to support the company making a knockoff, that's up to you.
For sub 100$ a Harris is a much better option, and it supports an American company.

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Through a discussion on another website I have been made aware that, as you point out, these "knock-offs" are not exactly the same as the genuine Atlas product. However, after reviewing the differences in materials, production and function there appears to be little to no significant difference in real world performance of one versus the other. (Even the genuine article has free play in the legs.) If you and others wish to pay 10+ times the price for a functionally equivalent product, all power to you. Really. It's a personal choice. But some shooters may be interested in a different value decision and may appreciate being made aware of lower cost alternatives. And some shooters like working on their stuff rather than just buy-and-bolt.

As to supporting a company that makes knock-offs, I do it all the time rather than pay what I often consider to be RIDICULOUS prices with absurd profit margins. FYI - I have used many Harris bipods over many years (I've been shooting a few decades and remember when they were just about the only bipod choice.) and consider them a good value, but to me, they are Fugly with the external springs and stamped metal. Just a personal choice.
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We had a discussion not too long ago over on The High Road forum about bipods. And it turned into a bit of a pissing contest just like it has here.

Part of it is that people that pinch pennies and buy the cheapest get upset when told they should have bought the real thing. On the flight side, some get upset and think they have to defend spending high dollars on products.

I won't comment about Atlas or the Atlas knockoffs since I have not used either.

I can and will say that there IS a definitely quality difference between real Harris bipods and the cheap knockoff versions. I own and use both. The knockoffs only get used when I am not after the utmost precision or need a 100% steady rest/bipod.

Here is my take on knockoffs versus the real deals.

For the average shooter that is just using a bipod for sighting in, hunting, or casual target shooting - the knockoffs will work just fine.

For those that are into precision long range shooting, they are going to want the most steady bipod they can get. The knockoffs generally won't work for them.

Here is a link to the discussion we had on The High Road on this subject for those that are interested.

Best bipod for the money?
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"the most steady bipod they can get"

I have not seen a single commercially available bipod, at any price, that does not have some wiggle / free play in the legs or elsewhere in the unit that is capable of changing the bench/ground to rifle orientation. In fact, the fancier some get, with multiple adjustments and movements, the more flex and wiggle some seem to exhibit. While I will continue to make other shooters aware of the availability of low cost clones, if you search on my name, you will find I have posted multiple times on how to stiffen (make steady) and adapt bipods, especially low cost bipods, so that 1) they have little to NO wiggle, and 2) can be used with different attachments such as Picatinny or arca. I shoot competitively in a number of disciplines and will take my homemade, solid as a rock and cheap like borsch, bipods before ANY high priced commercially available units.

"Best" is a value judgement, not a measurable parameter. There are bipods with more or less adjustment for various things like spread, height, swivel and cant, more or less ease of use/adjustment, more or less free play, more or less cost, more or less complete warranties, differing designs and materials, but NO objective "BEST". For ANY application, including competition.
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And I can see that I wasted my time even replying in this thread since some are not open to other's experiences or opinions.

Go with what works for you. But there is no need to be argumentative with others just because they disagree.
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The genuine articles are worth the extra coin. I will continue to use both Harris and Atlas bipods but only the real deal. That is my $.02.
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Through a discussion on another website I have been made aware that, as you point out, these "knock-offs" are not exactly the same as the genuine Atlas product. However, after reviewing the differences in materials, production and function there appears to be little to no significant difference in real world performance of one versus the other. (Even the genuine article has free play in the legs.) If you and others wish to pay 10+ times the price for a functionally equivalent product, all power to you. Really. It's a personal choice. But some shooters may be interested in a different value decision and may appreciate being made aware of lower cost alternatives. And some shooters like working on their stuff rather than just buy-and-bolt.

As to supporting a company that makes knock-offs, I do it all the time rather than pay what I often consider to be RIDICULOUS prices with absurd profit margins. FYI - I have used many Harris bipods over many years (I've been shooting a few decades and remember when they were just about the only bipod choice.) and consider them a good value, but to me, they are Fugly with the external springs and stamped metal. Just a personal choice.
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It's so nice that you openly admit to sending your money to a company that STEALS designs and creates inferior products instead of supporting the company that actually took the time to create, R&D and manufacture. Especially companies that support the shooting community and donate products as prizes to matches across the country. But hey, you saved a buck, so I guess good for you.

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Guess a nice chinese leupold would be great with atlas knock off, i for one would never encourage copycat, seen a bunch of atlas imitation and nothing come close from the real one, those are little gem.
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I don't shoot NRL but have 3 of these that I use for general bench/prone shooting. These are bigger than your typical V8 Atlas style bipod. 24 oz and a wide stance (10" across minimum at the feet) All 7 positions lock up tight with minimal play. They are rock solid and better than any other sub $100 I've seen.
p.s. I do own Harris and Atlas as well. I just like these regardless of their lack of brand name.

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Amazon.com : UUQ 8" - 12” Adjustable Bipod, Heavy Duty Carbon Fiber Tactical Rifle Bipod, Picatinny/Weaver Rail Mount Base (Quick Detach Lever) : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : UUQ 8" - 12” Adjustable Bipod, Heavy Duty Carbon Fiber Tactical Rifle Bipod, Picatinny/Weaver Rail Mount Base (Quick Detach Lever) : Sports & Outdoors
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I don't shoot NRL but have 3 of these that I use for general bench/prone shooting. These are bigger than your typical V8 Atlas style bipod. 24 oz and a wide stance (10" across minimum at the feet) All 7 positions lock up tight with minimal play. They are rock solid and better than any other sub $100 I've seen.
p.s. I do own Harris and Atlas as well. I just like these regardless of their lack of brand name.

www.amazon.com

Amazon.com : UUQ 8" - 12” Adjustable Bipod, Heavy Duty Carbon Fiber Tactical Rifle Bipod, Picatinny/Weaver Rail Mount Base (Quick Detach Lever) : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : UUQ 8" - 12” Adjustable Bipod, Heavy Duty Carbon Fiber Tactical Rifle Bipod, Picatinny/Weaver Rail Mount Base (Quick Detach Lever) : Sports & Outdoors
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