Nightcrawler
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The Harris bipod seems to be the most popular aftermarket bipod for rifles these days. There are also others like the Versa-Pod.
So I have a question.
Why do these bipods, when folded, have the legs fold forward? This way they stick out in front of the rifle, and would be a pain in the butt when hiking through the bush.
Wouldn't a bipod that folded rearward (like most "assault bipods") be more useful?
I saw a picture (on this forum) of a Palestinian with an M16, featuring a Harris-looking bipod. Except the legs were folded to the rear, and someone commented that it was backwards.
Is there any reason you can't mount a Harris or similar bipod as such? Do they lock open when extended, or will having them fold rearward cause the bipod to fold up on you when moving around in the prone (if you were to slide forward)?
EDIT: Here's the picture:
So I have a question.
Why do these bipods, when folded, have the legs fold forward? This way they stick out in front of the rifle, and would be a pain in the butt when hiking through the bush.
Wouldn't a bipod that folded rearward (like most "assault bipods") be more useful?
I saw a picture (on this forum) of a Palestinian with an M16, featuring a Harris-looking bipod. Except the legs were folded to the rear, and someone commented that it was backwards.
Is there any reason you can't mount a Harris or similar bipod as such? Do they lock open when extended, or will having them fold rearward cause the bipod to fold up on you when moving around in the prone (if you were to slide forward)?
EDIT: Here's the picture: