Product Tutorials & Care
These are the hands-on guides for operating and maintaining your Atlas gear. Each tutorial pairs a walkthrough video with written steps so you can set up your bipod, adjust the quick-detach lever, and keep everything running smoothly, whether you own a V8, PSR, or 5-H. From first-time setup to routine care, these guides help you get the most out of your Atlas and keep it performing for the life of the gun.
What you will find in product tutorials and care
These guides cover model-specific setup, quick-detach adjustment, and maintenance.
- Series tutorials: how to use and adjust the Atlas V8 (BT10), PSR, and 5-H.
- How to adjust the ADM-170-S quick-detach lever tension.
- How to clean and maintain your Atlas bipod.
- General bipod uses and application across shooting positions.
Installing and adjusting the ADM Lever
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How to Adjust the ADM-170-S Quick Detach Lever on the Atlas Bipod
Adjust the ADM-170-S quick-detach lever tool-free: unlock, install on the rail, and turn the octagonal nut one to two flats until the lever closes firmly. Watch the video.
How to Clean an Atlas Bipod
Clean an Atlas bipod by clearing grit, wiping the legs and joints, and lubricating minimally. See when to clean, the steps, and the mistakes to avoid. Watch the video.
Atlas Bipod Uses and Application: Getting the Most From Your Bipod
An Atlas bipod steadies prone, bench, barricade, and field shots. See the main uses, how to match settings to your position, and why loading matters. Watch the video.
Atlas 5-H Series Tutorial: How to Use and Adjust
How to deploy, adjust, and mount the Atlas 5-H field bipod: five leg positions and locking cant. Watch the tutorial, follow the steps, and mount it via the BT81.
Atlas PSR Series Bipod Tutorial: How to Use and Adjust
How to deploy, adjust, and mount the Atlas PSR (BT46/BT47): taller legs, locking pan and cant, and loading. Watch the tutorial and follow the written steps.
Atlas V8 (BT10) Series Tutorial: How to Use and Adjust
How to deploy, adjust, and mount the Atlas V8 (BT10): five leg positions, locking pan and cant, and loading. Watch the tutorial and follow the written steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you adjust the ADM-170-S quick-detach lever?
Unlock the lever, install the mount on the rail, then set the tension using the octagonal nut, turning it one to two flats at a time until the lever closes with firm one-hand pressure. No tools are needed. The tutorial video shows each step.
How do you clean an Atlas bipod?
Brush off grit and debris, wipe the legs and joints with a clean cloth, work the legs through their range to free trapped grit, then use minimal lubrication only where recommended. Avoid harsh solvents and over-oiling, which attracts dust.
Where can I find a tutorial for my Atlas model?
This category has dedicated tutorials for the V8 (BT10), PSR, and 5-H series, each with a walkthrough video and written steps covering deployment, adjustment, and mounting. Start with the tutorial that matches your bipod.
Start with the Shop Atlas Bipods
Ready to go deeper? The Shop Atlas Bipods is the best next step from this category.
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