Recommend me a f-class bipod

[bigHUN]

With arca clamp;
deeper U pocket for better COG, at least 60mm=2.5" wide;
a better cant lock, not really liking the locking legs to keep a bubble;
option for skids and spikes;
will not break the bank.
I have one over the barrel bipod that mounts at 12 a clock, but that would need a lot to modify for bottom arca rail mounting.

 

[Longstud]

The one from Jerry at Mystic seems very well made and Ive seen many shooters using it. Its very cost friendly as well. Dont know if it checks all your boxes but a quick PM will let you know.

 

[bigHUN]

Yes, I saw the MPOD pictures online. I would need some tinkering around mounting to arca rail, otherwise I would be in.

 

[Paul_T]

Yes, I saw the MPOD pictures online. I would need some tinkering around mounting to arca rail, otherwise I would be in.

It's easy to set up for an ARCA, just bolt a T slot rail to a flat bottom ARCA clamp. I bought a short T slot rail from Jerry, came with the screws.

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...til-nov-11-how-to-mount-to-arca-rail.2210166/

post 10 - ignore his also using the AFAR rail kit. Not required. He is using the same ARCA clamp for double duty on a Harris.
All you need is the Mystic Precision (EGW manufactured) Anschutz T-slot rail, short size.

 

[bigHUN]

I would need the Anschutz T-slot rail without a through slot and hole and drill my own to the arca rail pattern.
I see also the arca clamp locking screw needs to clear the bipod frame....

 

[sailor38]

Have a look at the SEB joypod.

 

[Paul_T]

I would need the Anschutz T-slot rail without a through slot and hole and drill my own to the arca rail pattern.
I see also the arca clamp locking screw needs to clear the bipod frame....

The T slot rail bolts to the ARCA clamp and you might have to grind down the screws level with the nuts. It's literally a 5 minute job.
The clamp knob clears everything, just mount the MPOD at the other end of the T slot rail (where my thumb is in the pic)

 

[Bustercluck]

What style of shooting are you doing? And what kind of stock do you have?

 

[bigHUN]

What style of shooting are you doing?....

Shooting rings only, no plinking or hunting with rifles.
From a table top with this new 308 project so far I am zeroed at 300 meters.
The grouping from reload looks tight enough for a next step 600 and over, but currently the army distances at Borden base is busy with incoming tournaments.
I like to dual purpose my equipment between pb and airguns, the 10-50x60 scope works well also the tripod as a front rest is almost acceptable for 308 with some tweaking. Here I want to try some specialty bipods if makes much different.
To fully answer your question, most of the time I train and practice 100 meters rings BR with my .22 and .25 PCP air rifles.

 

[bdb.hunting]

I use an M-Pod as well for all my rifles when doing accuracy work.

I mounted mine to a Small Rig Arca clamp similar to Paul_T but didn’t have to grind anything. One thing of note was the small rig clamp uses a lever instead of a twist lock knob.

I’ll get a photo of it when I can get into my shooting stuff later today.

B

 

[bigHUN]

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/threads/the-gun-jumps-to-the-left.2464514

With this setup (as pictured) I can consistently get a five shot group size in average of 45mm=1.77" @ 300 meters without any extra effort.
(last measured at 23C, 75% humid, 1021 mBar, some light swirling/gusting wind in the valley).
Also, the gun is way too lightweight at 6.8 Kg in this setup.
Most likely I will get the MPOD, if that improves the group size...that asks for a trouble.
I am not entirely comfortable with the synthetic stock, yes I modified it somewhat but there are things I cannot used to ergoniomics entirely.
I am predicting that a heavy chassis is a next step if I want to dedicate to longer distances, but for now that will wait the summer is over.

 

[iron cat]

Remple bipods are pretty heavy compared to some but comparable in price .
If you want to stay within F/Tr limits ypu can only go up a bit anyway as the limit is 18 pounds - or just under 8 kilos.
Better to be slightly under than over
Cat

 

[bigHUN]

Remple bipods are pretty heavy compared to some but comparable in price .
...

Impressive find. I can see this bipod hard connects to the rifle , that gives a combined total weight very close to 8 Kg.
I am eyeing the Open class, but not decided yet.
Looking at the pictures I assume a same or similar connection with that T-slot rail? No online pictures clear enough to make sure I can skip that T-slot piece?
Edit:
Similar to Tier-One, but that comes with an arca clamp for extra $$

 

[iron cat]

Impressive find. I can see this bipod hard connects to the rifle , that gives a combined total weight very close to 8 Kg.
I am eyeing the Open class, but not decided yet.
Looking at the pictures I assume a same or similar connection with that T-slot rail? No online pictures clear enough to make sure I can skip that T-slot piece?

Either Arca style or Anschutz style, Henry makes both .
If you are going to shoot F/O you may as well resign yourself to the fact that you will want to shoot a completely different rifles, cartridge and front rest set up rather than a bipod.
Personally speaking, if I was already set up for F/Tr with a 308 that was easily making weight, I would just buy a Remple pod and be done with it .
Otherwise you are looking at an enormous amount of money to upgrade into F/O and still be competitive
Cat

 

[bigHUN]

Thanks cat, a good point.
It is more convenient for me staying with BR 300M in my gunclub 14 minutes from my door vs chasing the longer ranges maybe 2-3 times a year, those need a dedicated whole day of driving there and back including the entertainment.

 

[Bustercluck]

I would say the absolute best setup would be a joypod with a flat bottom on your buttstock and a flat protektor bag.

With the mpod or remple and an angled buttstock and angled sand bag would be second for me. I find the mpod finicky to adjust but it is stable. The angled bags give you a bit of adjustment.

Arca clamps tend to be expensive. If you can mount a t-slot on your rifle somehow would be the cheapest way to run an mpod.

 

[Bustercluck]

Here’s what my kid will be shooting f/tr with. I have a joypod on order whenever it shows up.

 

[Bustercluck]

 

[bigHUN]

I would say the absolute best setup would be a joypod with a flat bottom on your buttstock and a flat protektor bag.

With the mpod or remple and an angled buttstock and angled sand bag would be second for me. I find the mpod finicky to adjust but it is stable. The angled bags give you a bit of adjustment.

Arca clamps tend to be expensive. If you can mount a t-slot on your rifle somehow would be the cheapest way to run an mpod.

My longest years hobby is photography originating back somewhere to late 70's, so yes, I have many tripods and arca rail/clamp setups laying around in my mans cave.
My engineering background makes my perspective about mpod about a same feel.
For now my synthetic buttstock is flat because I wanted to use a mechanical rest for adjustments for BR, I don't have some nice to say positive experience with bags.
I never pay any attention earlier to those anshutz t-slot rails. These are clamping hard ? and move the gun and bipod together ? or these are "free floating F-R from the recoil ? If free floating then I don't need an extra arca connection (only to pile up the connection errors) but I can bolt the t-slot rail directly to my existing arca rail on the forestock ?
( have a micro mill in my garage for all my quick prototyping in middle of a night if the sleep doesn't come easy )

Edit:
My experience using bags is not really positive. In my gun club four of the different length ranges I was shooting so far - not two the same bench top height to rings angle. Constantly dragging shim plates with me just so emotional, especially if I forgot some at home and I just unpacked the gear ready to shoot. This why I decided going towards mechanical rests.

 

[iron cat]

I may be wrong but I don't think your rear rest is legal as it is mechanically adjustable and a solid hard surface between the butt stock and the ground or bench.
Cat