Grum87 Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Recently moved from an HS Precision to an AICS 1.5 for my Remington. First impressions are that it's comfy, but it feels a little high, and somewhat unstable. This I primarily put down to my faithful old Harris, that will finally be retired to my foxing rifle after over a decade of reliable use. Now the hunt is on for a bipod that better matches the height of the monopod, and what is comfortable/stable to shoot from. The two options I'm looking at are a lockable Versapod - I've used them previously, quite happily, and quite frankly, they just look 'right' on the AICS. The other option is the new Pheonix Tactical. Has anyone used one slung under the rifle rather than above? Looking for thoughts, pros/cons on either, personal experiences, etc. Ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggy Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I have exactly the same rifle and stock combination and I also found the same thing with the Harris. I changed to the Atlas bipod with the BT19 spigot mount and it's excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grum87 Posted January 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Cheers - I did give the Atlas a look, and aesthetically, it doesn't do much for me. If I can find someone with the necessary adaptor, I may give it a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grum87 Posted January 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Forgot, there is another option of shorter model of Harris, which I would consider. They've served me well, but technology has surely moved on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefthooker Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I have the Phoenix Tactical and have mounted it above and below my Steyr tactical depending on height requirement. Really happy with it and would highly recommend. For your setup I'd get the spigot for the AICS and hang the bipod off the front of the foreend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggy Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I must admit, if the Phoenix had been around when I was buying, I might well have chosen that instead. I wonder: where can one get a male-male spigot adaptor for an AICS, that would allow the fitting of a Phoenix bipod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grum87 Posted January 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Sadly can't tell you that. I fortunately already have one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ds1 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Shuggy, spigot adapters - try Sporting Services. Think they were about 80 quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarovski1 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 The aics accuracy international stock is the best stock ever made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter686 Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 The aics accuracy international stock is the best stock ever made Prefer it over your T4 Neil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breacher Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I must admit, if the Phoenix had been around when I was buying, I might well have chosen that instead. I wonder: where can one get a male-male spigot adaptor for an AICS, that would allow the fitting of a Phoenix bipod? A "plain" Parker hale spigot is what you need. There is one which is dedicated to the AICS. Sporting Services or Google will help. Sorry DS1 - did not read your post before replying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add1 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Try shooting shed for a spigot for the AICS, I have the friction adjustable one on mine with a parker hale pod and it is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 The AX bipod will plug into the front of an AICS. It's a bit like the offspring from the mating of a TRG bipod with an L96 bipod, and very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grum87 Posted January 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Got on OK with the shortest model of the Versapod today, it did prove a little short however. I could live with the next model up I suspect. Will see what I can borrow/mooch over the next few shoots.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971silversurfer Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Maybe try Baldie Dave, he may have some goodies being a service centre? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breacher Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 I have just taken delivery of a batch of my Phoenix Bipod - Model B which is designed for front of forend fitting via spigot. Have a look at my website www.phoenixtactical.co.uk I have AW compatible adaptor spigots - ideal solution for you - you will not find a better bipod in my humble opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillo Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Breached, just looked at your AW bipod on your website. What stops the whole thing swivelling freely? With the AI bipod there is a friction lock available. What do you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breacher Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Mine address that point. The spigot locks in the chassis. The spigot has a limited cant stud fitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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