Harris Bi Pod clones

[rapidboy]

I mentioned these a while ago when i was selling the last of the Leupold scope clones.
A few people PM'd me about them at the time but i couldn't source them.
Looks like i can get them now and Im organising a group buy for my gun club.
I know there a few shooters on here so if anyone is interested post here.

Just received a sample and it's spot on, actually slightly better finished than my harris
They attach to a standard issue QD stud.
6" - 9" and they swivel.
They are the spring in type.

Only working out numbers at the moment but if all goes to plan they should be here in a couple of weeks.

They are £41 + carriage of your choice

UK postage
£1.50 (Royal Mail Second Class)
£2.57 (Royal Mail 2nd Class Signed For)
£5.50 (Royal Mail Special Delivery Next Day)

PayPal is 4% extra

 

[Toots]

Hey RB,
I'd be interested in one. Could never really warrant the price of the Harris ones but these look great.
Rik.

 

[moduser]

Hi Rapidboy,

How is the bipod fitted?

I use an Air Arms Pro Sport springer, which has a pulldown arm and not a break barrel so not sure if this would work for me.

Interested if it can be made to work.

Cheers

David

 

[Buckshot]

Dave
This type of pod attaches to the sling swivel mount.
If you have a stud sticking out the bottom of the woodwork it will fit on there with no problems.

Mark

 

[moduser]

Mark,

I think there is where my problem will be.

My sling mount is on the barrel because of the spring lever.

So I assume it won't work for me

David

 

[Spikey DaPikey]

Nice looking set up there Rapidboy

 

[Buckshot]

Mark,

I think there is where my problem will be.

My sling mount is on the barrel because of the spring lever.

So I assume it won't work for me

David

Hmmm,
It would work as long as you have the sling type that fits the QD (quick detachable) fittings. Not sure how well it would work though...
The main problem you'd have is the point of impact (poi) would move because of the pressures being put through the barrel. I'm guessing as well that it wouldn't be consistant either becasue a standing shot not using the pod will not stress the barrel as much as a prone shot where much of the weight of the g*n is supported by it. This changes the way the barrel performs when it goes bang and so will move the poi from shot to shot.
This may or may not be a problem, depending on lots of things such as: distance to target, materials used in the g*n, the existing harmonics of the g*n and what you want out of it.

There's nothing else for it Dave, you'll have to get another g*n !

Cheers

Mark

 

[moduser]

Mark,

thanks for your enlightened conclusion to my problem

Personally I'd love a new rifle, a little .22 rimfire would be about right, however it is way down my list of things to spend money on

Never mind, nice looking bipod anyway.

David

 

[rapidboy]

Hi Moduser, As Buckshot says it needs a QD QD sling stud on the stock.
I can get a barrel mounted bipod but springers are better shot without a bipod , they really only only work for PCP's , rimfires and fullbores.
Springers should be held firmly , not tightly and allowed to recoil in their own way.

 

[rapidboy]

Nice looking set up there Rapidboy

Cheers , It's been my project gun for the last year.
I usually hunt with a FAC Rapid 7 and shoot FT with a custom ProTarget and the S410 was just a cheap gun to play with but it's now my back up FT gun, i shoot HFT with it and i have been hunting with it more and more.
It's really quiet, nice and light and bloody accurate .

 

[davef]

one for me please

Ta muchly
Dave

 

[Biddlesby]

when I saw this thread I was thinking "a group buy on bushcraft UK for i-pod clones?!?". Shows how much I know about rifles.

 

[rapidboy]

 

[dean4442]

Would I be too late to get one of these?

 

[rapidboy]

No your not too late, i just heard that they dont have enough left to fill the order but can offer the notch leg version, (They spring out rather than in).
So if you want one let me know quickly as i have to reply tonight.

 

[rapidboy]

A quick update.
The bipods are here, well nearly.
Got the card through the door today to say i have to collect them and pay some duty etc. etc..
Only problem is that im away to Dublin tomorrow for a couple of days with work and maybe over to Scotland again so it will probably be the weekend before i get them and get organised with payment details etc. but not much longer guy's.

 

[davef]

can you strike me off the list pls RB - just got home from a trip to Canada and I picked one up out there.

Cheers
dave

 

[rapidboy]

 

[dean4442]

Bipod turned up today it's brilliant and now I need to get out and give it some use. Cheers RB

 

[Toots]

Bipod arrived and fitted! Just need to get out and use it now. Nice piece of kit. Cheers Lawrence.