[M1TOAD]

I have an Atlas on my Super Match and I’m very happy with it. I tried a Harris but is was not near as versatile as the Atlas especially with the weight of the rifle in the field it was easy to “collapse” the legs on accident. Atlas is worth the money if you can save for it.

As I always say….”good gear you pay for once and bad gear you pay for it every time you use it”

 

[jh54]

I’ve always enjoyed my Atlas bipods far more than the Harris models. I think a lot of the weaknesses of the Harris bipods is in the fact they haven’t changed at all in years, still pretty good but lots of room for improvement.

 

[USN14]

Not worth the cost I’d admission for me. Ive been using Harris for decades and they work very well for general use. I found out the hard way that I prefer the swivel models as they are much easier to use on uneven surfaces. Atlas are better then Harris but not worth the increased cost compared to Harris which do what I bought them to do.

 

[RAMMAC]

It depends on what your skill set is and how you use the bipod. Entry level shooters that don't worry about precision and won't put their bipod through tough situations on a regular basis will be satisfied with a Harris.

 

[Inspcalahan]

If you're just taking the rifle to the range bench or going prone every so often, the Harris products will treat you just fine. They make a ton of offerings.

The Atlas is superior, but only if you are using it often. Say a duty rifle, one you train with a lot or just because you don't mind plunking down the extra money. It's more adjustable, rock solid, a bit lighter. I've got a couple and am glad I purchased them. I also have a bunch of Harris's and they work just fine as well.

 

[M25max]

I was totally impressed by the Atlas bipod I bought. Rock solid and easy to use.

 

[molareffer]

Buy once cry once as it usually is

 

[Grizzman]

A V8 Atlas with ADM Picatinny mount is pretty much the same price as a swivel Harris with leg notches, Picatinny mount, and Pod-Lok *or LaRue's upgraded version)..

The Atlas PSR costs more, but still not really what I'd consider a truly high end bipod.

 

[Armadr]

I think they are worth it, I also think if you're buying one just jump to the PSR model. The legs not rotating is worth it if nothing else.

 

[Sniper_M-14]

I've had a Harris going on 35 years still works as good now as ot did in the beginning never used our seen an atlas. The picts of the atlas I do like how the legs splay forward. I've used the Harris on rifle and pistol always worked great in field or bench. They always cost a lot. Lol

 

[seriyong]

It's worth the money and I'm sure that you will not regret

 

[82nd ABN]

Tell you what,, I have both the Harris and Atlas. I have not put either through a torture test however I think the way the atlas is built in my opinion it is built more rugged although I have no data to back that claim up. I can tell you when I am at the range and shooting 1000 yards I have them both at their max extension because the 1000 yard line is 740 feet higher in elevation than the pavilion. When preloading the bipod or whatever you want to call it they both suck. They more more than I would like nor have I ever measured. That was a disappointment for me when I bought my first atlas, I have two one short and one long. I have four harris bipods. WHat I do not like about the Harris is the way it attaches to the QD stud,(I am not removing the QD stud from my rifles and installing a rail). The thumb screw tends to loosen and unless you are going to carry an allen wrench to tighten it and remove it you just have to deal with it. Yup in the center of the small threaded rod is a spot to put an allen key, I only recently found out it was there after years of owning one. bottom line, we are not going to war with neither we go to ranges. Does the atlas have an edge on robustness, yes. I still think the harris is just as easy to extend the legs as the atlas. Does the atlas have more leg positions, yup but who really uses them, I don't. Next to my dope from 100-1000 yards I have the notch position, I am not going to start making something more difficult. If it ain't broke why fix it. Lets face it, they both do what they are advertised to do which is support and elevate the firearm. The only reason I went with the atlas is because it is more robust and I am setting a 22lb .338 lapua magnum on it. I still and will always use my harris bipods attached to the Mcmillan M3A Adj stock or any other lighter rifle with a QD stud. If you are building a regular M14 don't even bother using one just use ruck or sandbags at the range.

 

[smoothy8500]

For most average and everyday "shooters" Harris bipod or even just sandbags are more than sufficient. Having shot a few PRS/practical matches I see that the Atlas has a purpose with the ability to change the legs for different positions/obstacles/barricades.