So I want to throw a Bi-Pod on my AR15 using a 1913 style rail, but I know nothing about bi-pods. I'd like to have something that is as lightweight and durable as possible. It will likely be used exclusively for range use, but I don't want to cheap-out on it.

 

What are good brands?

 

What features and differences in quality determine price?

 

What should I avoid?

 

Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

For an AR, just go with a Harris.

 

http://www.harrisbipods.com/

Yup, Harris.../end thread

If you want a better mousetrap then I would buy an Atlas. Hooks up directly to your picatinny rail. Superior quality, more adjustable, better design, beefier, more accessories available and its tacti-cooool to look at. More expensive then a Harris and harder to find. If you buy one and hate it after a month then you will be able to sell it in minutes without losing much on your investment. They are in very high demand.

 

http://www.accu-shot.com/Atlas_Bipods.php

I have a Harris on my 308 AR and it works well..

I have a mako bipod for my ar. The kind that folds into a forward grip then splits into a bipod with legs that drop. I like it as a handle but its not stable enough as a bipod. My repr is 10 pounds and the wind can blow it over at ft dix on the mako, which makes me nuts! I have to lay the gun on its side when I go down range. That never happened with the cheap bipod I originally had. The mako just doesn't spread wide enough apart.

 

I have a Harris 6-9 on my Remington 700, and am happy so far but just got it.

GG&G xds bipod. I won't use anything else on a rail. Leave the Harris for a bolt gun..

 

Molon Labe

 

 

If your looking for something decent but not to pricy your local Walmart carries the Winchester and blackhawk bipods for around 50 bucks. I agree with the other posters that a Harris is the main workhorse and top notch but at a hundred bucks you'll need to decide. I have a Harris on my ar and its awesome. I bought a blackhawk at Wally world for my crossbow and I was hey surprised went back out and got another one for my 22 bolt gun. For the price it can't be beat.....

Harris, atlas, or GG&G, i have a harris on my mvp a GG&G on my AR and will be putting an atlas on my 243 build.