Kit for Ranger XR

[puddleglum]

Hi all,

The Brocock Ranger XR should be arriving Wednesday. I got a Westhunter 3-12x44 IR FFP and medium rings ready to mount on the Ranger. I also have a Magpul 45 degree QD sling mount on the way to mount to the rail on the bottom of the chassis, so I can use a two-point adjustable sling.

I would like to get a bipod, and can get a good price on UTG products. I am looking at the Recon 360 TL series. I like that the legs can be set forward at an angle to get the pivot point farther forward. They make a 5.5-7", a 7-9", and a 8-12" version. I initially was thinking of going for the middle height 7-9" one, so I could use it with the legs shortened and at an angle off a bench, and have the option to use it with the legs longer and straight up if I need a taller shooting rest. But then was thinking that the rail on the bottom of the chassis is pretty far below the barrel bore, so maybe the shorter 5.5-7" one would be better.

Anyone have any advice re: bipod height for the Ranger?

@l-leon and @Blackpaw very interested in your thoughts.

Thanks
-pg

 

[L.Leon]

@puddleglum, I currently alternate between an Accu-Tac BR4 G2 and a UTG Recon 360 TL (center height 7"-9"). See the attached images for comparison. The UTG has served me well and is lighter than the Accu-Tac. If I had to keep one? The Accu Tac...

 

[Blackpaw]

Well, the bipod I have is crap, Chinese knock off of a atlas. I had an AccuTac that was stolen, and @L.Leon advices me to get it. Next Month I am going to probably get the accutac again. The thing is solid, but heavy

 

[puddleglum]

Thanks @L.Leon I probably will start with the cheaper bipod, see how much I use it and like it. Do you like the 7-9" UTG on the Ranger? Do you ever think, it would be nice if this were shorter?

-pg

 

[L.Leon]

@puddleglum, it, the UTG bipod works well and keeps the package light... So yes, I do like the UTG on my Atomic XR. I'm looking forward to your impressions, once you've use your Ranger XR a while.

 

[Ghostranger169]

The Accutac was a little more solid and looked "cool"er, but ended up using the Atlas V8 BT-46 because it was lighter, more easily adjusted(just push a button rather than yanking on the leg), and folded up a little tighter.
Also used an adjustable position forend.

 

[puddleglum]

@L.Leon I forgot you have an Atomic. I will make a report on the Ranger, after I get some trigger time. Also will have to report on the Westhunter, seems like one of the few lower power compact FFP scopes with an illuminated reticle. What height rings are you using with the WH on your Atomic.

@Blackpaw Ack! Do you know who stole it or at least where it happened to avoid that again?

@Ghostranger169 I have been thinking an adjustable forend might be useful for offhand and other field position shots this squirrel season. What brand is yours?

 

[Ghostranger169]

puddleglum,

I think there are better quality ones out there, but they were hard for me to find. This one has a kinda cheap, angled plastic picatinny attachment, but functions(changes positions and locks in place) well, is light, and was less than $20 so...

NcStar Folding Vertical Grip - 4 Positions

Check out the deal on NcStar Folding Vertical Grip - 4 Positions at MSP - Mounting Solutions Plus

www.mountsplus.com

 

[L.Leon]

@puddleglum, I'm using Warne Mountaintech Medium height rings...

 

[douger]

@puddleglum, it, the UTG bipod works well and keeps the package light... So yes, I do like the UTG on my Atomic XR. I'm looking forward to your impressions, once you've use your Ranger XR a

howmany shots does that little guy get

 

[Ghostranger169]

My .177 Ranger got 3 magazines(39 shots)