WTK: I have an opportunity to buy an Iron Ridge

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15 years 11 months ago - 15 years 11 months ago #3741 by Tackelbarry
Replied by Tackelbarry on topic Re:WTK: I have an opportunity to buy an Iron Ridge
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15 years 11 months ago #3749 by Tackelbarry
Replied by Tackelbarry on topic Re:WTK: I bought it! Now to find the right
bi-pod. Any suggestions?

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15 years 11 months ago #3752 by The Duck of Death
Replied by The Duck of Death on topic Re:WTK: I bought it! Now to find the right
Congratulations! Now go out and shoot it!

As for bipods I went with the Harris. I got the one with the longer legs, I think they're like 13" fully up but they go to over 24" when all the way out. In the real world (OK, at least where I have hunted) you'll find that you will need the extra height from time to get over the grass and other ground clutter. The extra length is great for a sitting position too. If your just going to be using it at the range where it's mowed or off a bench then the shorter version works fine.

Another thing, the Harris ones seem kind of flimsy when compared to the one I have for my M1A. They are a lot lighter though. There are some heavier duty ones out that might suit the rough action better if that's what you're into.

GG&G makes what looks like a pretty stout model. They aren't cheap though.

www.gggaz.com/index.php?cat=49&parents=3...nBjqECFQYMDQodUS54Ow

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15 years 11 months ago #3753 by Tackelbarry
Replied by Tackelbarry on topic Re:WTK: I bought it! Now to find the right
Thanks for the link. I have a Harris on my standard AR-10T 20" and it has worked fine. But you are right, I only shoot it for fun at the police range. However, It was fun to see a couple of our snipers jaws drop when I shot a 5 shot 3/8ths inch group. Of course, that was only from a 100 yards.
Since this is the SASS model I may go with something a little heavier. That GG&G extra heavy duty extreme looks very interesting. I also need to decide if I am going to leave the Trijicon on the rifle or go with something else. For now I will probably leave it, but I have become spoiled with the 6x18x50 Swarovski on my other gun. When I get it broken in and can start shooting groups I will post a pic and give a range report. Thanks again for the link.

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15 years 11 months ago #3764 by Tackelbarry
Replied by Tackelbarry on topic Re; I ordered a Keng's versa-pod. It is the heavy
duty with the picitinny rail attachment. I have never owned one, so I hope it is what I am looking for. The good news is that I bought it from Brownell's and they have the no BS return policy. I will post an opinion when it arrives.

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15 years 11 months ago #3765 by The Duck of Death
Replied by The Duck of Death on topic Re:Re; I ordered a Keng's versa-pod. It is the heavy
Wring it out and let us knw what you think of it. I always thought they looked like a good unit but never bought one.

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15 years 11 months ago #3770 by Tackelbarry
Replied by Tackelbarry on topic Re:Change of plan
Unfortunately, Brownell's e-mailed me and said their inventory was wrong and the bi-pod was back ordered until mid-May. I called Versa-pod directly to see if they would sell me one. They said yes, BUT..it would cost me $70.00 MORE than what Brownell's would sell it for. The only reason I wanted the Versa Pod was because it looked similar, yet heavier duty, than the Harris that I have on my other gun.
My other chioce was the GG&G Heavy Duty Extreme. It will be delivered on Thursday and I will let all of you know my impression. It is a little different than what I have, however, I have found things usually turn out the way they are supposed too. Stay tuned.

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15 years 11 months ago #3872 by Tackelbarry
Replied by Tackelbarry on topic Re:WTK: I have an opportunity to buy an Iron Ridge
I got my GG&G bi-pod late last week and went to the range. This is a NICE bi-pod. It is more robust and as nicely made as anything I have ever used. Excellent product and customer service! Now I think I am going to upgrade my scope to the Trijicon 5x20x50 accu-point mil-dot with amber dot. Has anyone used one of these scopes?

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15 years 11 months ago #3873 by The Duck of Death
Replied by The Duck of Death on topic Re:WTK: I have an opportunity to buy an Iron Ridge
Post up some pics. I've seen it on their web site. Lets see on a rifle legs up and legs down, panned left or right...etc.

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15 years 11 months ago #3907 by Tackelbarry
Replied by Tackelbarry on topic Re: Here is a picture of the rifle now.
It has the GG&G bi-pod and a Trijicon accu-point scope.

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