First off here is my build. Smith & Wesson MP-10, Burris scope mount with a Leupold Mark AR scope. I purchased a picatinny rail adapter at a local gun show. I also purchased a Rota-Pod adapter for the bipod. I read several reviews and researched bipods and adapters for several weeks before making my decision. I knew, before I bought my bipod, which adapter I needed and I planned accordingly.
I read the instructions for the bipod and studied the illustrations before even getting my AR-10 out of it's case. The Rota-Pod fit perfectly into the bipod. The legs locked into place easily. The legs also extended in and out easily and locked firmly. I didn't find any sharp edges that might cut, and everything is solid and well built and designed.
It took maybe 5 minutes to install the adapter on the bipod and to put the bipod on my rifle. This was the first time I have ever put a bipod on a firearm. The rotation of the Rota-Pod was smooth and silent. The swivel action for the bipod allows for use on uneven ground. The swivel action was also smooth and silent and it was easy to adjust the friction to slow it down or lock it in place. The knob for the friction lock is large enough that you can use gloved fingers to turn it while it's mounted on the rifle with the Rota-Pod. The legs have to be fully retracted if you want them to shoot out when extending them. The spring to extend the legs is right above the rubber feet. At first I was disappointed in this, but then I realized it's probably safer than having a large internal spring that shoots the legs out like a bullet. The external springs will probably last longer if you don't leave them compressed when storing the bipod.
My shooting is bench rest and prone. I don't have any problems with the recoil from the rifle making the legs flip up into the storage position. The bipod is stable and the only movement in the rifle is caused by my body movements.
I also considered an atlas bipod but they are about 3 times more expensive. I've looked at bipods at gun shows that had different mounting systems, but they felt sloppy or too light. I'm happy with Harris bipods and I won't hesitate to buy them again. They are tight, easy to operate, and well designed.
Pros:
Well designed
Silent
Sturdy
Swivel function is awesome
legs are easy to deploy, raise, and lower
high quality materials
Safe
Cons:
a little pricey compared to gun shows
the legs didn't automatically eject the way I thought they would.
| Leg Style | Bipod |
|---|---|
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 9.88 x 5.12 x 2.2 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.43 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.5 x 10.5 x 2 inches |
| Brand Name | Harris Engineering |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model Name | S-LM |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Sportsman Supply |
| Part Number | S-LM |
| Style | Bipod |
| Included Components | Bipod |
| Size | 9-13 in. |
| Sport Type | Archery |
