Universal Harris Bipod Spike Feet Replacement Caldwell Blackhawk Etc Bipod UPGRADE

Right out of the box, the spiked feet install easily, but the roll pins are loose in my case. SEE INSTRUCTIONS if your roll pins are loose. With my single sample of the CVLife Harris bipod clone, the holes at the bottom of the bipod legs and the holes in the spiked feet where the roll pin is supposed to hold everything together are different. The holes are different enough that the roll pin will fall right out. I bent the roll pin ends and all is well. Plenty good for a basement operator.

Installation took a while but only because Harris roll pins are so tightly installed. It took a long time to get the roll pins out of the Bipod and just as long to pound them back in once the spikes were attached. Just to clarify: this difficulty had nothing to do with the spikes. Once installed the spikes worked amazingly well and kept my rifle dug into whatever terrain I was firing from. They provide a much more stable shot than the rubber feet. It's extremely rare that I get an item from Amazon that is high quality, but this is definitely a high quality item.

Plastic had been cut by a razor blade and the pins were missing. No way whoever put this in the shipping package could not have noticed it. I need these for a match tomorrow and am disappointed in the lack of caring here. The spikes fit loosely but have some stainless steel shim stock I think will tightened them up some nicely. I do have a roll pin set so can make this work. BUT.....there are many people who don't have extra pins or the skill to fabricate. Not impressed so far.....

These seem to be the only spikes available for the Harris, so you don't really have a choice! Would've given them 3 stars, but this is the only company making spikes for Harris, so kudos for that. Spikes make a huge difference when trying to "preload" the bipod on varied terrain. They even work better than the rubber feet for getting a grip on concrete. So, I'm glad I got these. My two main gripes are 1) these are not aggressively pointy enough to truly dig in to hard surfaces, and 2) these are aluminum, so they'll get even more blunt and deformed with use on any hard surface. And they're a huge PITA to install; you have to beat the hell out of your Harris to get the roll-pins holding the rubber feet out, and then beat the hell out of everything to get the pins started in these feet and get the pins back through the Harris. Don't even think about attempting this without a good roll-pin punch (the kind with the nub in the middle to center the punch), and a vice and v-blocks to hold the damn things in place while you pound on them. It was such a maddening experience, there's no way I'd consider changing back and forth between these spikes and rubber feet. It's a permanent install for me. Which sucks, because the aluminum points are already rounded off from 3 or 4 uses on concrete. Still grippier than the rubber feet, but not as grippy as when new. Makes me wish I'd gotten an Atlas bipod, so I could install some quick-change, stainless steel, properly pointy feet for, like, half the money. Or, for similar money, just get a second Atlas with rubber feet and switch back and forth.

So far I have noticed a substantial difference in my ability to load the bipod. The assembly was a touch more difficult than I had hoped, as the roll pins took a massive amount of force to remove with nail punches (Yes I had many sizes and used the right one). The reassembly was much easier, but I had to cut the pins down a touch so they didn't stick out a quarter inch. Other than that they are good on all surfaces. I have worn mine down fast because of shooting on concrete/rooftops etc. during competitions. I felt they were a tad expensive..

I tested these spikes a few months ago and have since put these spikes on all my Harris bipods. They bite into any surface and allow the shooter superb push into the rifle stock when loading the bipod--even on rock and metal surfaces. Installation was simple--even after reading reviews of folks who complained about the final length of the Harris roll pins--this is a non-issue and is of no concern as a shooter. The spikes are simply thinner than the OEM Harris rubber feet. Put them on, load up your bipod, and shoot better! Love 'em!

There spikes fit my Caldwell XLA perfectly. My bipod anchors rock solid on any surface I'm shooting from. Tightened up groups at 300 yards by half an inch. Absolutely worth the money if you're tired of your bipod walking when you try to load it.

I broke my Harris bipod trying to hammer in the roll pin. Be careful when installing. I tried to crimp the roll pin with vice grips to make it a little smaller but my methods didn’t work. Maybe I could have sanded down the roll pins beforehand to make for a smaller diameter and a less tight fit. Or drill the holes a smidgen bigger. Also, the original roll pins from my Harris bipod would be rather long and I think would look bad sticking out over 1/8” on both sides. I would trim them down beforehand as well if I did it all over again. I think it’s a good product but just know that minor alterations are needed to install correctly. And don’t be like me and hammer too hard on your bipod.