J0N Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Hi, I have a Sako TRG which I love, it’s got a standard Harrris Bi-Pod on it and I was thinking of getting the Sako Bi-pod for it but have been put off by the cost which seems excessively expensive. I have also seen that you can get an Atlas Bipod and Sako adapter for a lot less and am thinking about that as an option instead. I would appreciate any views or comments of either of these Bipods, if anyone has experience of either one or preferably both and are in a position to compare or comment I would really appreciate it! Thanks Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancslad Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 is it broke...... if not why try to fix it...had a Harris for ages on my rifle and it does what it needs to..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I have had both on a TRG. I shot well both set ups. They require different techniques due to the need to preload the TRG bipod. The TRG bipod looks Gucci and I would get behind one before investing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0N Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 is it broke...... if not why try to fix it...had a Harris for ages on my rifle and it does what it needs to..... It works fine but its marking the underneath of the chassis when it tilts left or right. It would also help if I had a quick release pod on there for when I store it in the safe, its a bit cramped in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0N Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Thanks for your comments, forgive my ignorance what do you mean pre load? is it broke...... if not why try to fix it...had a Harris for ages on my rifle and it does what it needs to..... It works fine but its marking the underneath of the chassis when it tilts left or right. It would also help if I had a quick release pod on there for when I store it in the I have had both on a TRG.I shot well both set ups. They require different techniques due to the need to preload the TRG bipod.The TRG bipod looks Gucci and I would get behind one before investing. safe, its a bit cramped in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 By preload i refer to the way in which you hold the rifle. With the Harris the rifle can sit solid under its own weight. The TRG bipod requires slight pressure forward to "load" the legs. There is noticeable wobble on a TRG bipod. As for marking the stock. The TRG one when folded does a bloody good job too. It can also catch the barrel. I have an atlas spigot and bipod I am yet to test. Might be the best compromise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0N Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Thanks for the response!! i am thinking maybe the atlas is the way forward, is it quick to detach and reattach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter87 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 My trg bipod marked all the way to the bare metal on the barrel when folded forward folding it under the stock would cause just as much damage I would think so it wont be fitted in transit till im ready to shoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0N Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 My trg bipod marked all the way to the bare metal on the barrel when folded forward folding it under the stock would cause just as much damage I would think so it wont be fitted in transit till im ready to shoot Thanks for letting me know!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ds1 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 the TRG bipods are not that durable, several have failed on work rifles ....maybe 3 or 4 out of about 70 rifles I can think of. Also I do not find them that stable. The Atlas which I have is gucci and a pain in the butt to adjust the legs quickly but is compact and well made...also needs preloading. Harris is Harris.....Atlas or Harris.....depends if you like to pre-load or not........if the Harris is rubbing the stock from canting you can add rubber washers to the post that hold the spring hooks to stop that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillo Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Contrary to a lot of opinions I find the TRG bipod great to use. It wobbles about a bit unless you load it, just like the Atlas and Harris (unless a pod-lock is fitted). This is also true of the AW bipod but once these are loaded they become very stable. The TRG bipod will scratch the barrel if it is folded in that direction but it can be folded back over the stock as well. Fitting it is a simple matter of slotting in so there is no hassle to remove it and I do this as a matter of course. It is silly money but some places sell them for less than others and I could point you at one such place if you want to pm me. Lets face it, the TRG looks best with the TRG bipod too and if it looks good it's bound to shoot better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0N Posted March 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Thanks for the comments everyone, some very useful information!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0N Posted March 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Out of curiosity would any picatini bi-pod fit on the Atlas Sako adapter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter87 Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 There is an oring mod you can do to the sako bipod I have read about online to reduce tilt movment Also to prevent wear I have been thinking about getting some heat shrink tubbing to put on the feet to stop them rubbing against the barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter87 Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 http://ukvarminting.com/forums/topic/22539-sako-trg-replacement-bipod/ You might find this useful too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0N Posted March 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Thanks for the comments and link Hunter87!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchTRG22 Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 I use a roedale bipod. Really good bipod for a reasonable price http://www.webshop.roedale.de/gx2/product_info.php?info=p427_rh50-f-t-r-match-zweibein.html http://www.webshop.roedale.de/gx2/product_info.php?info=p520_sako-trg-adapter-fuer-rh50-f-t-r-match-zweibein.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter87 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Dutchtrg does the bipod legs or feet wobble or touch the barrel of the TRG? I might pick one of these up to try. Could you upload some pics of it on your TRG so I can see what it looks like fitted please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchTRG22 Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Sorry for the delay in answering. I haven't been online for some time. The bipod legs and feed dont wobble and don't touch the barrel at all. They only woble you feel is the fore and backward movement at the moment you load the bipod. But iif thighting the bipodclamp with the handle you can take all momement out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchTRG22 Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 You can find a picture here http://www.vuurwapens.net/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=42144.0;attach=57869;image Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter87 Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Your link isnt working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert2007 Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Can't get the link to work either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchTRG22 Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 This is the bipod I have on my Sako TRG 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchTRG22 Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 At the first foto the bipod is mounted with a Roedale adapter which fits in the space the regular Sako bipod fits in. At the second photo the bipod is mounted on a normal Versapod mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert2007 Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 At the first foto the bipod is mounted with a Roedale adapter which fits in the space the regular Sako bipod fits in. At the second photo the bipod is mounted on a normal Versapod mount. image.jpg image.jpg I have ordered one of these for my trg. But it's been nearly a month and still waiting. Fast postage!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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