Upriser Arms Bipod Mount Allows Rifle to Traverse Side-to-Side
Harris swivel-model bipods allow you to adjust the cant of your rifle. This is useful if you are shooting on side-sloping ground. But what if you want to traverse from side to side, say to switch from one critter to another during a prairie dog safari? Well normally you would have to pick up the entire rifle and reposition it to the left or to the right. Now you have an option. The Upriser Arms Bipod Swivel Mount allows you to traverse your rifle left to right, without moving the bipod legs.
Video Shows How Traversing Bipod Mount Works, with Locking Plunger Knob:
This rugged, machined-aluminum bipod mount lets you swing your aim point from side to side without having to reposition the bipod. The rubber-padded Upriser Arms Bipod Mount accepts any bipod that attaches to a forward sling swivel stud. There is also a version that fits on tactical rails.
It is easy to engage or disengage traversing capability via the plunger knob on the front of the unit. When you pull down on the plunger (and twist to lock in “down” position), the rifle can swing smoothly on an internal, precision-bearing pivot. To go back to non-traverse mode, simply center the fore-arm and then twist and release the knob so the plunger pops up, securing the bipod in the “dead-center” position. Note: This unit adds approximately 1¼” to bipod height.
This $69.99 bipod mount comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee when purchased through Brownells or Sinclair Int’l. User feedback has been positive. One purchaser wrote: “I take this [traversing bipod mount] on all my hunts and it has impressed me immensely. The part is built strong and has improved my shooting. It is really smooth, easy to use, and helps me stay on scope when my game is on the move instead of having a shaky swivel or having to move the whole bipod. I have recommended this product to all of my friends[.] — Adam, Missoula, MT
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EdLongrange offers this additional info:
If you are using a Picatinny rail attach for your Harris, an alternative is the Rota-Pod, which has been available for at least a couple of years. The Rota-Pod is available in QD and fixed/standard cross-bolt attach versions. The standard fixed version (RPA-2) is $74.95, compared to the Rail-mount version of Upriser product at $89.99. The Rota-Pod has the significant advantage (IMHO) of having a large handle to secure the rotation of the rifle – there is no such feature in Upriser product (fixed forward or otherwise “loose” to rotate).
The Upriser link, to their products page, is http://upriserarms.com/products.html
The Rota-Pod link is http://www.harrisbipods.com/index.html Scroll down the page to the bottom for the standard model. NOTE: This is NOT a Harris site, only a reseller that is focused totally on Harris bipod products and associated accessories. If you are into Harris, it’s worth a long look. As best I know the company that manufacturers the Harris bipod does NOT have a website. I asked Harris’ (the manufacturer’s) staff at the SHOT show in 2012 or 2013 (senior moment as to which year), and she advised that these companies are NOT affiliated.