Bipods - Caldwell XLA vs Harris

[drrxnupe]

Anybody have any experience with one of these? Is the Harris really worth double the price of the Caldwell?

I'm planning to use on a Rem 700 in 7mmMag.

Thanks

 

[rdl65]

Get the Harris.

 

[meat hunter]

If you value quality American made products then get the Harris. They are made right up in KY. I overtightened the screw that holds the bipod to my rifle. I called Harris and two days later they sent me the whole assembly free of charge.

Caldwell products are all made in China.

Yes the Harris is worth twice the price of the China crap.

 

[drrxnupe]

I prefer to buy American products but besides that, what features make the Harris blow the Caldwell's outta the water? The reason I ask is because I've seen the Caldwell product, held it in my hand, and it seems pretty nice.

 

[RUGER]

Never seen or used a Caldwell but I did have a Harris and it was amazing.

 

[cecil30-30]

I have this model on my 223 bolt gun for predator hunting and it works extreamly well.No complaints so far,its been on it for over a year now.

http://www.amazon.com/Caldwell-Pivot-Mo ... 168&sr=8-2

 

[Grainger]

Just bought my 3rd Harris. I think they're worth the extra you pay.

 

[mike243]

i have had a harris for 10-12 years,the only thing wrong with it is its not a swivel head,would buy another tomorrow if i lost mine today,quality is great

 

[mr.big]

the notch legs on the Harris are super nice when time is money,,

 

[fastbs]

have 2 harris and 1 caldwell, all notched leg and swivel models.
After a CLOSE look, harris is made a little better. Personally i could grab the caldwell and never notice which one i was using.

Many seem to think the harris is leaps and bounds above the caldwell but mine are pretty close. Maybe i just got an exceptional caldwell.

Then like mentioned earlier the harris is made in the US and if you have a problem they will fix it. The caldwell was the first one i got before i heard of harris.

 

[drrxnupe]

What is the minimum height i need to shoot while sitting on the ground?

 

[reloadxx]

I have the Caldwell and they go up to 23in long and when i set down they are to short and not had a harris yet but fixen to order one seeing that the caldwell is only 2 months old and one leg is done warpt hope that helps by the way im 6'1"

 

[Grainger]

What is the minimum height i need to shoot while sitting on the ground?

13.5-27 in the Harris. That's the S25C

 

[remke]

I have a Harris on my 300 RUM, I like it

 

[TNRAMBLINGMAN]

I have two Harris. One for field shooting and one for bench. Best $ I ever spent. Everything else I have tried in terms of bench and field rests are not practical and dependable in comparison.

 

[sure shot]

i have a caldwell and after several days of rounding my brain to get a harris i couldnt justify the $$ not saying there not worth it..but my caldwell is great i have it on a .243 no problems

 

[Greg M]

No problems with my Caldwell, although, I am starting to try to make an effort to buy American everything. Doubt I would buy another Caldwell just for that reason, but.....it's up to you.