Hey Ray, great comparison. This was exactly what I wanted to see. I am in the process of having a precision rifle built and yoou saved me a lot of time figuring out which bipod to use. I appreciate it.
Fantastic looking bipod. I have 2 Accu-Tacs and 1 Atlas. Love them all. I will definitely be purchasing one of these soon. Just discovered it in a Colion Noir video and went to you for the review. Appreciate it, brother
Great review Ray! I really like the features and function of the Thunderbeast. Thanks for being very detailed in your reviews I think this helps out a bunch. 👊😎🇺🇸
Those are some very nice bi-pods, and they sure seem well built. You sold me on that mega heavy duty "camera" tripod you featured a little ways back. It was about the same cost as those bi-pods, and it is amazing! It will come in handy in a couple of weeks when I have yet another shoulder surgery. Love your reviews brother, hope you had a great weekend!
Very good points being brought up as usual. Amazing bipods have evolved. Hope the weather improves so that you can make the video on the 300 blackout vs 5.56 comparison. Keep those videos coming. Best regards.
Thanks for the review. Hope the Thunder Beast will help you in the Sniper Match. Really like the features on it. Like you said seconds will make you winner. Thanks Ray
OH boy...those rifle legs have come a long way since 3-sand-papered 1/2"-3/4" sticks tied together...to Harris and now these beauties. Thank you for showing them off.
Great review! Sincerely appreciate your knowledge and application of same. Just as an awareness, the Atlas V8, PSR and CAL all have "Hold what you move" technology. This means the deployment and extension of the legs are intentional (as you demonstrated), they wont get snagged and deployed nor will they accidentally extend with a press of a button. This was a requirement for SOCOM as was the Pan feature. The tool requirement for the feet fall into the same thought process, if properly installed (line plunger up with hole) they wont fall out and Atlas legs love mud. Another thing oft overlooked, the Atlas outer leg ID is 1/2" so any 1/2" dowel rod can be cut to length and slipped into the outer leg to get enough height for a sitting position. I've heard rumors that B&T will be introducing a PRS style bipod, possibly command controlled by either Alexa or Siri and retail under $1200.00..... Keep up the good work!
Love the way you explain things, very detailed and clear to the point. Awesome job! But I guess if I get a bipod I'll have to get Harris or even a caldwell lol.
@@XRING Hey bud the little silver nib thing on the feet of the atlas should be depressed with a 5.56 bullet ( or similar) tip. You shouldn't need a punch or anything to change them out. FYI
Ray I got excited because Friday I was installing a tv mount for a customer and it came with a magnetic bubble level that’s the perfect size for an AR rail. Figured it’s a good start till I can get to your level.
Great bipod, not sure if the Thunder Beast has enough of a difference to warrant a price increase of 100 dollars, but it’s worth considering. Perhaps their product manager thought it was, but the Atlas is very well priced for the value it’s offering.
Man that TB is a seriously nice piece, hadn't seen it before. I was so happy with my Atlas :o( Really only complaint i have with it, at all, is the lack of quick deploy. Toyed with different techniques to hit both legs at once to speed it up, just cant find one that i can nail consistently. I have the same PSR, and pan is just one of these features that you need to try, to decide if you LIKE it or not. Personally i think it is quite important, even if you arent tracking moving targets, to help minimize that lateral torque that you can get when making small / medium size corrections / transitions. I feel its worth the annoyances(and it can be quite annoying), and just requires a bit more attention to keep everything proper, but that isnt always so easy and can be distracting. Would have to get one of these and actually run it a bit to try and find any non-obvious trade-offs, but it seems like another excellent option. TB pretty much always delivers on quality. I will say i actually like the 180deg option on the Atlas, as i store my legs in that position on any rifle that offers enough length to allow it. Offers lower drag and helps move that COG back slightly. Pretty minor though. May be a reason i'm missing that so few good shooters seem to do that, thoughts? Experimenting was so much easier when they were all
The last few years off and on I have been making a bipod. I been redesigning constantly. Question, what range do you want (like) ,specs and so on. For example legs, go for 8in to 24in.
As many have stated, nice review of a couple great bipods . Another one I recently started using and love is the WARNE SKYLINE. Take a look if you get a chance. I’d like to hear your thoughts
I've had a TBAC bipod for a few months, I got one out of the first batch once I saw they were going to release them. It's the best bipod I own. I have several tricked out Harris bipods with the feet swapped, the top connector swapped to an ARCA adapter etc. I have a few of the Atlas as well. All great bipods but the TBAC is better. It's faster to get deployed, it's slightly more stable on my rifles and the build quality is 115% of the already high quality Atlas. It just needs an ARCA adapter to make it perfect. I learned that the hard way on the clock the first weekend I got mine. I had it on the spigot mount and deployed for a stage that was basically stacked barrels. You can't slide it back on a spigot mount and I was so fired up to use it I didn't think about that until I had to figure out plan B on the fly. I use the little claw feet on mine, they work really well on everything. I may add a paracord pull to the legs so I can grab both at once like on a Harris but it's so smooth I don't think I'll need it. I agree with them on the lack of panning for this bipod. For PRS and similar matches if you are shooting at moving targets you will know it ahead of time and can setup for it, basically just ambush the target with the reticle as it crosses your lead hold. Not so in other matches where you have to look for the targets but for PRS and the like it's the way to go. Glad to see someone finally review one.
Great comment on the TBAC bipod Joe! I really am impressed with the setup. The width does makes it a tight fit in an Eberlestock pack. It does have LESS wobble than an Atlas which is even more impressive. The only other thing I wish it had is a 180° setting. I am sure this will be my new go to bipod. Thanks again and have a great week.
@@stevewheeler8640 The feet don't freely rotate like an Atlas, they do turn but not as easily. I've actually got the claw feet on mine and they don't walk at all, they are also not as sharp as some of the Atlas or Harris replacement feet so they don't damage shooting tables as badly or tear up your shooting mat.
@@XRING Thank you! I got a great deal out of this video. Clear and concise with lots of good info. Thank you for THAT too. I like the looks of this bipod.........
Looking for a light weight bipod. Will install in my sig cross that I use to back pack hunt with. Will this be a good choice or is there is a lighter one.
Thanks Val and I understand completely. Kind of like comparing Glocks and Sigs to 2011’s. They all do the same just just some better than others using premium materials.
Nice videos! Any chance you can do a comparison of the Sti Open gun and the Sti dvc p/ Staccato xc? How it shoots and how much of a difference there actually is from a real Open gun and a tuned 'carry' gun?
TBAC...the waiting is the hardest part...ordered my can in July...it will finally get manufactured next month if I am lucky and their bipods are always out of stock too.
@@XRING agree they are super nice folks and I had a 50% off coupon from a match so I really cannot complain but it will be something like 1.5-2 years till I get the can and that just hurts
I would like to get you opinion on Sierra 7 bipod designed by Daniel Horner - who won the international sniper competition while in the Army and now a top IPSC shooter. I hear it is a great design - in particular - the patented leg spring hinge lock up that mitigates the issue you mentioned with small release buttons on the Atlas.
When you say load the bi-pod before shooting - please tell or show what your preference for the legs, canted forward or towards the rear? Why for your choice?
Hey Doren, in the straight down position for the legs you want to push forwards into the legs with your shoulder. This is called “loading” the bipod. The legs forwards or rear wards is usually used for high angles or for smaller locations. Hope this helps.
I can say the Warne is a very nice. I’ve had a TBAC for several months and feel like it’s “my” best bipod. Warne does everything really well and honestly it’s Ford or Chevy to me save for one thing. The Warne , with legs stowed in the up position, will deploy when running a stage sometimes. Here’s what i mean, let’s say you have legs stowed up and are running a barricade where you put your bag down on the wall then let your rifle lightly fall on your bag to get a solid, fast setup. When the rifle come down , sometimes one leg will deploy. I’ve had mine for awhile and probably deployed the legs a thousand times but if you play with one you’ll see what I mean. Kinda gets in the way sometimes. I love Atlas as well but have always run a Harris with ARCA Mount. They’re solid enough, fast to deploy and put up and just work. The TBAC is amazing. The way it’s built wider at the top just feels solid, the bipod itself is smooth, fast and has a positive feel to it. I used it at the Gap Grind this year after only getting it the day before and was very happy. It’s my go to bipod now over my beloved Harris and the Warne is a very, very close second. If not for the ease at which the Warner’s legs come down (deploy) it would be a very tough decision. Geez did I say something was too easy to deploy....... guess that does exist. Anyway, sorry to hijack your thread but thought I’d add that. Great review!!!!
Atlas bipods are wibbly wobblers and quite expensive for all that. That's why I have never bought one but after using Harris with RRS ARCA/Picatinny mount for years which is pretty good, I am going to try an Accu-tac which is stable like the Thunderbeast. Otherwise I think the Harris with ARCA mount is a lot better than an Atlas.
This is a tough call I think with practice you will be much faster with TB however on extreme rough terrain and uneven shooting positions seems like the atlas allows for more versatility
@@XRING The content, the content!! Im basic, dont care for intros, outros, too much or over editing, just give raw information. Like lives are great too, like a fireside chat, some gems usually given if you pay attention! Thanks
$400 bucks but you can’t load it without it rolling away.. Great! That’s why the 46’s feet don’t roll. The $100 Harris would be awesome if the fricken feet didn’t roll..
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Hey Ray, great comparison. This was exactly what I wanted to see. I am in the process of having a precision rifle built and yoou saved me a lot of time figuring out which bipod to use. I appreciate it.
I appreciate you showing all the details. Very good review, thanks Ray
Fantastic looking bipod. I have 2 Accu-Tacs and 1 Atlas. Love them all. I will definitely be purchasing one of these soon. Just discovered it in a Colion Noir video and went to you for the review. Appreciate it, brother
Great review Ray! I really like the features and function of the Thunderbeast. Thanks for being very detailed in your reviews I think this helps out a bunch. 👊😎🇺🇸
Those are some very nice bi-pods, and they sure seem well built. You sold me on that mega heavy duty "camera" tripod you featured a little ways back. It was about the same cost as those bi-pods, and it is amazing! It will come in handy in a couple of weeks when I have yet another shoulder surgery. Love your reviews brother, hope you had a great weekend!
Thank You Sir! It is good to see these state of the art features!
Very good points being brought up as usual. Amazing bipods have evolved. Hope the weather improves so that you can make the video on the 300 blackout vs 5.56 comparison. Keep those videos coming. Best regards.
Great review Ray as always.
Thanks,
Ray S
Thanks for the review. Hope the Thunder Beast will help you in the Sniper Match. Really like the features on it. Like you said seconds will make you winner. Thanks Ray
OH boy...those rifle legs have come a long way since 3-sand-papered 1/2"-3/4" sticks tied together...to Harris and now these beauties. Thank you for showing them off.
Great review! Sincerely appreciate your knowledge and application of same. Just as an awareness, the Atlas V8, PSR and CAL all have "Hold what you move" technology. This means the deployment and extension of the legs are intentional (as you demonstrated), they wont get snagged and deployed nor will they accidentally extend with a press of a button. This was a requirement for SOCOM as was the Pan feature. The tool requirement for the feet fall into the same thought process, if properly installed (line plunger up with hole) they wont fall out and Atlas legs love mud. Another thing oft overlooked, the Atlas outer leg ID is 1/2" so any 1/2" dowel rod can be cut to length and slipped into the outer leg to get enough height for a sitting position. I've heard rumors that B&T will be introducing a PRS style bipod, possibly command controlled by either Alexa or Siri and retail under $1200.00..... Keep up the good work!
Bitter Thanks for the addition Bitter! Great information to know especially about the 1/2 dowel rods.....that is awesome. Thanks for watching.
Love the way you explain things, very detailed and clear to the point. Awesome job! But I guess if I get a bipod I'll have to get Harris or even a caldwell lol.
Thanks Chris. Nothing wrong with those bipods either. In the end, they basically do the same thing. Thanks for watching.
@@XRING Hey bud the little silver nib thing on the feet of the atlas should be depressed with a 5.56 bullet ( or similar) tip. You shouldn't need a punch or anything to change them out.
FYI
joey dubbs76 Thanks for the add Joey.
Very good comparison of the two, Xring. Thank you
Thanks Mano! I appreciate you watching.
Appreciate the overview
Awesome video brother!
Ray I got excited because Friday I was installing a tv mount for a customer and it came with a magnetic bubble level that’s the perfect size for an AR rail. Figured it’s a good start till I can get to your level.
Nice comparison, Thunderbeast is looking cool. Looks like itll run a lil smoother.
Pan also changes the recoil, will pull it left or right if it isn’t perfectly square. I like the atlas CAL, would be nice if it had that quick deploy.
Awesome Bipod an i would love to have a Atlas Bipod product. It's just not in my budget. Thanks for showing these awesome Bipod's X-Ring !!!!!!!!!!!
Great bipod, not sure if the Thunder Beast has enough of a difference to warrant a price increase of 100 dollars, but it’s worth considering. Perhaps their product manager thought it was, but the Atlas is very well priced for the value it’s offering.
They are both really nice setups Quality Guru. You can’t go wrong with either of them.
Man that TB is a seriously nice piece, hadn't seen it before.
I was so happy with my Atlas :o( Really only complaint i have with it, at all, is the lack of quick deploy. Toyed with different techniques to hit both legs at once to speed it up, just cant find one that i can nail consistently.
I have the same PSR, and pan is just one of these features that you need to try, to decide if you LIKE it or not. Personally i think it is quite important, even if you arent tracking moving targets, to help minimize that lateral torque that you can get when making small / medium size corrections / transitions. I feel its worth the annoyances(and it can be quite annoying), and just requires a bit more attention to keep everything proper, but that isnt always so easy and can be distracting.
Would have to get one of these and actually run it a bit to try and find any non-obvious trade-offs, but it seems like another excellent option. TB pretty much always delivers on quality. I will say i actually like the 180deg option on the Atlas, as i store my legs in that position on any rifle that offers enough length to allow it. Offers lower drag and helps move that COG back slightly. Pretty minor though. May be a reason i'm missing that so few good shooters seem to do that, thoughts?
Experimenting was so much easier when they were all
I have changed my mind over the years....
I really have come to prefer no pan. Or more ideally, be able to lock it out.
Bipods have come a long way in recent years.
Great Video
Thanks KB!
The last few years off and on I have been making a bipod. I been redesigning constantly. Question, what range do you want (like) ,specs and so on. For example legs, go for 8in to 24in.
Great review
Thanks Andrew. Not an exciting video but a decent comparison of the two.
As many have stated, nice review of a couple great bipods . Another one I recently started using and love is the WARNE SKYLINE. Take a look if you get a chance. I’d like to hear your thoughts
Very nice share as some nice bipods there....Good detailed info sir....Good stuff....
Thank you Scott and thanks for watching. They are both very nice bipods for sure.
I've had a TBAC bipod for a few months, I got one out of the first batch once I saw they were going to release them. It's the best bipod I own. I have several tricked out Harris bipods with the feet swapped, the top connector swapped to an ARCA adapter etc. I have a few of the Atlas as well. All great bipods but the TBAC is better. It's faster to get deployed, it's slightly more stable on my rifles and the build quality is 115% of the already high quality Atlas. It just needs an ARCA adapter to make it perfect. I learned that the hard way on the clock the first weekend I got mine. I had it on the spigot mount and deployed for a stage that was basically stacked barrels. You can't slide it back on a spigot mount and I was so fired up to use it I didn't think about that until I had to figure out plan B on the fly. I use the little claw feet on mine, they work really well on everything. I may add a paracord pull to the legs so I can grab both at once like on a Harris but it's so smooth I don't think I'll need it. I agree with them on the lack of panning for this bipod. For PRS and similar matches if you are shooting at moving targets you will know it ahead of time and can setup for it, basically just ambush the target with the reticle as it crosses your lead hold. Not so in other matches where you have to look for the targets but for PRS and the like it's the way to go. Glad to see someone finally review one.
Great comment on the TBAC bipod Joe! I really am impressed with the setup. The width does makes it a tight fit in an Eberlestock pack. It does have LESS wobble than an Atlas which is even more impressive. The only other thing I wish it had is a 180° setting.
I am sure this will be my new go to bipod. Thanks again and have a great week.
Joe George...... Because the legs (and feet) rotate, do you notice the TBAC "Walking" as you load into it?
Steve Wheeler Hey Steve, I haven’t noticed them doing it at all. However, I don’t typically shoot on a hard surface like a table.
@@stevewheeler8640 The feet don't freely rotate like an Atlas, they do turn but not as easily. I've actually got the claw feet on mine and they don't walk at all, they are also not as sharp as some of the Atlas or Harris replacement feet so they don't damage shooting tables as badly or tear up your shooting mat.
@@XRING Thank you! I got a great deal out of this video. Clear and concise with lots of good info. Thank you for THAT too. I like the looks of this bipod.........
Both are really nice but the thunder beast just seems to be a little quicker and smoother to operate. Thanks for the comparison X-RING
Another good video. Thanks. Quick question, which scopes are you using in the video?
One is a NF ATACR 4-16 and the other is a Primary Arms Platinum 6-30
Looking for a light weight bipod. Will install in my sig cross that I use to back pack hunt with. Will this be a good choice or is there is a lighter one.
Great review , but for the amount of LONG range shooting I do , my magpul will work just fine :)
Thanks Val and I understand completely. Kind of like comparing Glocks and Sigs to 2011’s. They all do the same just just some better than others using premium materials.
Nice videos!
Any chance you can do a comparison of the Sti Open gun and the Sti dvc p/ Staccato xc? How it shoots and how much of a difference there actually is from a real Open gun and a tuned 'carry' gun?
Hey Knut, I don’t have access to the Staccato Xc. If I can find one I will try. Thanks
You use a round of ammo to depress the button on the Atlas to remove the feet.
Or a firing pin if you are using an AR platform.
Or the spiked feet of the bipod
Or the Allen wrench or torx you carry with you for your scope.
Nice Review Brother! Have you ever checked out an Accu-Tac? I’m really liking mine. Carry on
Thanks Big J! I have and they are very solid units. However, they are really heavy..........almost overbuilt.
Thank you
Thank you.
You're welcome Camron.
TBAC...the waiting is the hardest part...ordered my can in July...it will finally get manufactured next month if I am lucky and their bipods are always out of stock too.
LOL! Some of the best things do have a wait time for sure. You will be happy with the suppressor.
@@XRING I've got 4 other cans but want this as my dedicated PRS can but its like TBAC and the ATF work together to increase the suffering...lol
Eric Austin LOL! Trust me, the guys at TBAC want them moved out as fast as they can ! Super great guys.
@@XRING agree they are super nice folks and I had a 50% off coupon from a match so I really cannot complain but it will be something like 1.5-2 years till I get the can and that just hurts
I would like to get you opinion on Sierra 7 bipod designed by Daniel Horner - who won the international sniper competition while in the Army and now a top IPSC shooter. I hear it is a great design - in particular - the patented leg spring hinge lock up that mitigates the issue you mentioned with small release buttons on the Atlas.
I know Daniel. I haven’t heard about his bipod design but will look into it. Thanks for the info .
@@XRING Thanks. I love the channel. Top level content and communication - and really one of the best on RUclips in the firearm space.
JK Grooms Thank you JK and thank you for watching the channel
When you say load the bi-pod before shooting - please tell or show what your preference for the legs, canted forward or towards the rear? Why for your choice?
Hey Doren, in the straight down position for the legs you want to push forwards into the legs with your shoulder. This is called “loading” the bipod. The legs forwards or rear wards is usually used for high angles or for smaller locations. Hope this helps.
@@XRING Ray, you're a great help - thanks. sure appreciate the videos
Seems to be a tiny bit better than my $19 bipod.
Review of the new Warne would be interesting vs these two.
I can and will make that happen
I can say the Warne is a very nice. I’ve had a TBAC for several months and feel like it’s “my” best bipod. Warne does everything really well and honestly it’s Ford or Chevy to me save for one thing. The Warne , with legs stowed in the up position, will deploy when running a stage sometimes. Here’s what i mean, let’s say you have legs stowed up and are running a barricade where you put your bag down on the wall then let your rifle lightly fall on your bag to get a solid, fast setup. When the rifle come down , sometimes one leg will deploy. I’ve had mine for awhile and probably deployed the legs a thousand times but if you play with one you’ll see what I mean. Kinda gets in the way sometimes. I love Atlas as well but have always run a Harris with ARCA Mount. They’re solid enough, fast to deploy and put up and just work. The TBAC is amazing. The way it’s built wider at the top just feels solid, the bipod itself is smooth, fast and has a positive feel to it. I used it at the Gap Grind this year after only getting it the day before and was very happy. It’s my go to bipod now over my beloved Harris and the Warne is a very, very close second. If not for the ease at which the Warner’s legs come down (deploy) it would be a very tough decision. Geez did I say something was too easy to deploy....... guess that does exist. Anyway, sorry to hijack your thread but thought I’d add that. Great review!!!!
I like the Thunder bumper better.
Atlas bipods are wibbly wobblers and quite expensive for all that. That's why I have never bought one but after using Harris with RRS ARCA/Picatinny mount for years which is pretty good, I am going to try an Accu-tac which is stable like the Thunderbeast. Otherwise I think the Harris with ARCA mount is a lot better than an Atlas.
Yeah, this is an old video. Times have changed and it is rare for me to use an Atlas now.
I want that 🤪🔫😜 Thank you, sir!
This is a tough call I think with practice you will be much faster with TB however on extreme rough terrain and uneven shooting positions seems like the atlas allows for more versatility
My debit card is quivering in fear right now 🤣
Your face is all over my feed last few days...😀
LOL! I hate that happened to you JB. I have to look at that knucklehead everyday! 🤣
@@XRING The content, the content!! Im basic, dont care for intros, outros, too much or over editing, just give raw information. Like lives are great too, like a fireside chat, some gems usually given if you pay attention! Thanks
Yeah very disturbing Razor.
$400 bucks but you can’t load it without it rolling away.. Great! That’s why the 46’s feet don’t roll. The $100 Harris would be awesome if the fricken feet didn’t roll..
No thanks!... I'll wait for the Chinese to clone it for 40 bucks.