Brakes and Bipods

HuskyDude said:
Cabela's Savage® 110 Tactical 6.5 Creedmoor

Cabela's Vortex® Diamondback FFP 6-24x50mm MOA

Colonel Mustard .308 / 7.62 WIDE MUZZLE BRAKE - 5/8"x24 THREAD $65.00

At the time there were no Magpul Bipod in Canada. Let alone a Flat Dark Earth one.
So I picked one up at OpticsPlanet.com $105 us

Combination...priceless

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That's the biggest brake i've ever seen, bigger than even some (or maybe all) 50 BMG brakes I've seen. Very...um...interesting :eek:
 
kthomas said:
That's the biggest brake i've ever seen, bigger than even some (or maybe all) 50 BMG brakes I've seen. Very...um...interesting :eek:
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LOL It does look huge in that pic !!! Must be the camera angle. Here's a different shot.
Off their web page Dimensions: 3.07" x 1.38" x 0.85"

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I'll throw in another vote for the MDT Elite Brake. I have been running a prototype for almost a year now and it has never loosened or shown any signs of issue. For the $120 you'll spend on it, it is worth every penny! It's self timing, user adjustable and provides decent recoil reduction, with little concussion towards the shooter.

As for bipods, you have three, good options in my mind:
Cheap = Harris 6-9 BRMS ($150 ish)
Effective = Atlas Cal or PSR ($300 ish)
Best there is = Ckye Pod ($500 ish)

Don't cheap out and go with anything lower than the Harris IMO.
 
Thanks for all the suggestions, much appreciated.

I've decided to go with the Harris 9" - 13" swivelling with standard legs. I did consider getting the notched legs, but went with the standard as it should give some additional flexibility if needed.

I've also gone with the MDT Elite brake, for the simple reason that the 30 day satisfaction guarantee is too good to pass over. MDT seems to have largely positive reviews for their products, so this guarantee is a nice selling feature for me.

Now, I've just got to wait and see when all these bits and pieces show up and then it'll be assembly and testing time.
 
Got the Vortex today, although the store that advertised only having the MRAD version actually only had the MOA version - decided to go with that instead.

I'm rather annoyed with MDT, though, as apparently the brake is going to take 4 weeks to arrive. Because, it actually isn't in stock - not cool...
 
7ECA said:
Thanks for all the suggestions, much appreciated.

I've decided to go with the Harris 9" - 13" swivelling with standard legs. I did consider getting the notched legs, but went with the standard as it should give some additional flexibility if needed.

I've also gone with the MDT Elite brake, for the simple reason that the 30 day satisfaction guarantee is too good to pass over. MDT seems to have largely positive reviews for their products, so this guarantee is a nice selling feature for me.

Now, I've just got to wait and see when all these bits and pieces show up and then it'll be assembly and testing time.
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The downside of the standard legs over the notched legs is that it's a huge pain in the ass to adjust bipod height once you're prone.
 
how is the recoil reduction with the heathen? everyone claims theres is the best i'm more looking for a decrease in muzzle jump. thanks!
 
Zahace said:
how is the recoil reduction with the heathen? everyone claims theres is the best i'm more looking for a decrease in muzzle jump. thanks!
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Recoil reduction is great with the Heathen. Pair that with good shooting fundamentals (in this particular case, getting straight behind the rifle), and there will be very little muzzle jump.
 
I have a Heathen on one gun and a MDT Elite muzzle brake on another - both work great at recoil mitigation. I had been using Caldwell bipods since you could get them so cheap on sale, but updgraded to Atlas PRS
 
Have two Harris and one Caldwell. The Caldwell performs just as well as the Harris in my books. They are so cheap, might as well pick up a couple in different sizes for the price of one Harris. I would still like to upgrade to a precision bipod, but haven’t been able to part with the $400/$500+
 
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If want maximum stability and consistency, and don't need the legs to fold, I can offer you the MPOD. Easy on and off, so I just pack it when done

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comes in 2 sizes to support all types of forends from 2.5 up to 3".

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Made up an ARCA adaptor so now can use them on my precision rifles.

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Load work up at 185yds...

Under $300.......

Will start testing some "harris" type feet on the legs shortly...

Jerry
 

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I did end up buying a swivelling Harris with the straight legs, and while it was completely adequate for the one time I've used it, I will agree that it's a bit of a pain to have the straight legs. Sure you get lots of adjustment potential, but you also have a bit of chore changing heights once prone.

So, I'm replacing it with a notched leg version - at least on my .308. The straight leg unit can go on a .22, or I'll sell it, hopefully the latter.
 
Claytom Magnet said:
Are mpods good for prs type shooting or mostly for f class?
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It was designed for F class and has done well there. It is also being used by more ELR shooters to support their very heavy boomers.

The MPOD could also be used in PRS type games IF the stage doesn't need you to fold/extend the legs from prop to prop.

I am about to start testing legs with Harris type rubber feet. I am not expecting any surprises in function but the feet would make it suitable for more surfaces. You don't need to load this bipod so it would fit those leaning towards "free" recoil.

Where I feel it would be advantageous is the LR stages where you are shooting prone and need/want as much stability and accuracy as possible. I will also have a Harris for those stages where you need the folding leg feature.

Jerry
 
Mystic Precision said:
It was designed for F class and has done well there. It is also being used by more ELR shooters to support their very heavy boomers.

The MPOD could also be used in PRS type games IF the stage doesn't need you to fold/extend the legs from prop to prop.

I am about to start testing legs with Harris type rubber feet. I am not expecting any surprises in function but the feet would make it suitable for more surfaces. You don't need to load this bipod so it would fit those leaning towards "free" recoil.

Where I feel it would be advantageous is the LR stages where you are shooting prone and need/want as much stability and accuracy as possible. I will also have a Harris for those stages where you need the folding leg feature.

Jerry
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With regards to PRS, you'd be much better served dropping the coin on a Ckye-pod than carrying both an Mpod and Harris and the cost would be pretty close. The Ckye-pod would also still be more versatile than both those bipods combined. Different tools for different games.
 
rugbydave said:
With regards to PRS, you'd be much better served dropping the coin on a Ckye-pod than carrying both an Mpod and Harris and the cost would be pretty close. The Ckye-pod would also still be more versatile than both those bipods combined. Different tools for different games.
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Not available yet in Canada unless you import.
I was told a couple of weeks to a month they may have stock.
I think that is my next bipod but I would like to have the tension adjustments with anything other than an Allen key. They say you can set it and leave it but I'd like to try it first hand. I really like the ability to widen the stance if wanted/needed. The Tier One Carbon FTR is really nice, well made and wide however, I would rather have 1 bipod that does it all.
Theres a few really good ones depending on what you're after:
Atlas PSR, Cant and Lock, 5h
Cadex
Accu Tac
Tier One Tactical & FTR
LRA





Width of the Tier One FTR on a Modern Sporter in 224 Valkyrie:

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rugbydave said:
With regards to PRS, you'd be much better served dropping the coin on a Ckye-pod than carrying both an Mpod and Harris and the cost would be pretty close. The Ckye-pod would also still be more versatile than both those bipods combined. Different tools for different games.
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True... but already have Harris and MPODs here... and there are subtle benefits to rigid bipods, especially at extremes of travel.

Would like to get some time behind the CKYE pod and see how it works ... looks like an interesting design.

Jerry
 
rugbydave said:
With regards to PRS, you'd be much better served dropping the coin on a Ckye-pod than carrying both an Mpod and Harris and the cost would be pretty close. The Ckye-pod would also still be more versatile than both those bipods combined. Different tools for different games.
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Agreed. I wouldn't suggest to anyone to carry two bipods around.

I have the Ckye-Pod on my PRS rifle, and it's the best bipod I've used to date for PRS. It's really versatile.
 
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