This Atlas BT10/LW17 Tactical Bipod redefines stability for AR15 platforms with its 4.75–9.0" height adjustability and rugged 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum construction, engineered for precision shooting in tactical, hunting, and competition scenarios. The quick-detach swivel mount enables tool-free installation on Picatinny/Weaver rails, featuring a lever-action release that maintains zero retention through repeated deployments—ideal for operators who demand rapid setup on uneven terrain. The bipod’s dual-leg design with 3-stage telescoping adjustment (in 0.25" increments) adapts to prone, kneeling, or barricade positions, while the 25kg load capacity withstands heavy recoil from 5.56mm to .308 Win calibers.
Constructed with a hard-anodized anti-corrosion finish, the bipod resists abrasion and extreme temperatures, with non-slip rubber feet that enhance grip on soft ground or hard surfaces. The integrated swivel mechanism allows 15° lateral movement to compensate for terrain inclines, while the precision-machined leg locks prevent sagging during firing—backed by Atlas’ legendary torque adjustment system for customizable tension. The foldable design (4.2" folded height, 14.8oz weight) minimizes pack space, making it ideal for SBRs, hunting rifles, or tactical carbines requiring compact transport.
Designed for tactical versatility, the BT10/LW17 bipod supports both standard and enhanced AR15 setups, with a modular design that 兼容 optional spike adapters (sold separately) for soft-ground use. The shockproof construction withstands drops from 2 meters, and the hard-anodized matte finish reduces visual signature in covert operations. Whether zeroing in at the range, engaging targets in urban terrain, or hunting in mountainous regions, this bipod balances durability and accessibility—backed by Atlas’ lifetime warranty and military-grade engineering that prioritizes mission-critical stability in high-stakes shooting scenarios. Includes mounting hardware and a protective storage pouch for worry-free transport.
Mounts directly to any 1913 style Picatinny rail via included ADM 170-S Lever.
Height Range approximately 4.75 – 9.0".
15 degrees +/- of preloaded Pan.
15 degrees +/- of preloaded Cant.
Leg positions are; stowed back, 45 degrees angled back, 90 degrees straight down, 45 degrees forward and stowed forward.
Fore and Aft pivot limiting Bosses.
Non-Rotating Legs: outer leg does not rotate around inner leg.
Strengthened Leg Boss.
Inner Leg constructed from T6063.
Footprint spread 8"–11"
A bipod is an attachment, usually to a weapon, that helps support and steady it. The bipod provides significant stability along two axes of motion (side-to-side, and up-and-down).
Bipod comes from the Latin and Greek roots bi and pod, meaning "two" and "foot, or feet" respectively.
History
The first known use of bipods on firearms can be traced back to hand cannons of the 12th century which were cast iron barrels laid on top of short poles.
Bipods on rifles are first known to have been used in an improvised fashion during the mid-19th century, particularly by frontiers hunting buffalo and other wild animals. For example, the painting "The Long Shot" by Howard Terpning shows indigenous native American hunters shooting a rifle with an improvised bipod consisting of two crossed arrows.
During the 20th century, use of dedicated bipods increased, and was seen on different types of rifles during wars. For example the Lewis gun (1914) was fitted an adjustable of bipod.The technology became more advanced, with hinged legs and even extendable or retractable legs.
One of the first companies to manufacture commercially successful bipods was Harris Engineering, Inc founded in 1979 in Barlow, Kentucky by Gerald Harris, Margaret Harris, and Susan Wilkerson. Before starting the company, Gerald had applied for a patent on the bipod. In 2019, their successful Harris Bipods have been produced for nearly forty years, and have remained relatively unchanged.
Recent advances in manufacture of bipods include use of lightweight materials such as aluminium, carbon fiber and titanium, use of different quick attachment and detachament mechanisms (Picatinny, M-LOK, etc. or even magnets) and various types of feet materials such as rubber, metal, or a "basket" designed to stop the bipod from sinking into soft surfaces such as fine sand or deep snow (inspired by ski poles and snowshoes)
Mounting standards
There are several mounting standards for attaching a bipod to a rifle, of which some well known are swivel stud, Picatinny and Versa Pod spigot mount.