What's the hot tip for FTR Bipods these days?
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I'm with 308bar please explain seen a couple of post on 6br they mentioned nothing of that
Main issue I've seen is with how it attaches to the rifle. 1 screw trying to keep 2 small faces together under recoil, lots of flex there. This can cause issues, it's not the best way to do it. It does appear to have some play/bounce but the 2 little finger knobs could probably be replaced with something else to get a bit of leverage on as well. To me a bipod needs to lock solid, no play, nothing coming loose and not be played with/readjusted at all during a relay. Many bipods have a similar issue with how they attach, even the phoenix has a ridiculous/weak attachment but some are modifying that, easy fix, but apparently the elevation system in it is better than others and probably why they got such a high price.
I don't think there's a perfect bipod yet. My design isn't perfect either, quick prototype I put together in a couple days with an elevation system nobody else does, but solves some issues of others.
Not sure what you mean about the mystic bipod not being solid mine is very stable with no movement and super light when you have a gun on the heavy side , it isn't quite as fast to setup on the line compared to fully adjustable ones but that doesn't matter once it's set it stays there and tracks well
Lots of pro golfers thought they were great until Tiger Woods showed up.
Just as you are satisfied with the bipod... until you one day find something more solid, and your shooting expectations come to demand more.
Hey, no problem if you like it... rock on.
What I use is purely custom and not for sale anywhere, and it's just more solid, a lot more solid and doesn’t move under recoil. I plant the feet once and they stay there until I'm done shooting.
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Dogleg,
Please let us know what you think of the bipod once you have a chance to get out to the range.
Its already been dropped off at CP so its on the way.
Enjoy.
I just ordered one also and should have some hand loads ready by the next weekend.
I'll give my thoughts after a bit of use. I really like the width of it.
And thank you for bringing these in and the extremely fast shipping and great customer service.
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Well so far I really like the quality, light weight and wide stance. I have only set the tension on the Picatinny adapter,attached it to my rifle and played with the knobs and wheel haha. My rifle isn't the heaviest but it's not real light either at 17 lbs for a 6mm. MTU Bartlein at 22".
Seems easy to adjust up and down and seems like it stays put with the single tension knob but can also be snugged up using the other 2 knobs. The wheel has removable spokes and the Picatinny adapter is top notch and locks up very solid with a nice release. Came with a rifle sling mount adapter and either the Freeland or Anschutz adapter, I'm not sure which it is since I don't know the difference haha. In either case the entire assembly seems to be of great quality with no noticable slop. So far I prefer the simple single lever for cant as compared to the Atlas 5h rolling set up for how smooth it is, but the atlas is nice how the rifle sits low on it. Obviously this isn't a tactical bipod so there isn't much comparison but with the Atlas I was disappointed with the cant when the bipod was used with the legs at 45 degrees or when loaded. Obviously I won't be loading the Tier One but this was just another reason why I wanted to try it and thought it was the best of its type. But I must also admit I am not an F class shooter, just a guy focused on accuracy, proficiency and self improvement. Buddy of mine ended up making skis for his Atlas 5h but I think this will work better for this style of recoil management since it seems to have less front to back slop.
So far I am really happy with it but I'll try to update after actual use.
Seems easy to adjust up and down and seems like it stays put with the single tension knob but can also be snugged up using the other 2 knobs. The wheel has removable spokes and the Picatinny adapter is top notch and locks up very solid with a nice release. Came with a rifle sling mount adapter and either the Freeland or Anschutz adapter, I'm not sure which it is since I don't know the difference haha. In either case the entire assembly seems to be of great quality with no noticable slop. So far I prefer the simple single lever for cant as compared to the Atlas 5h rolling set up for how smooth it is, but the atlas is nice how the rifle sits low on it. Obviously this isn't a tactical bipod so there isn't much comparison but with the Atlas I was disappointed with the cant when the bipod was used with the legs at 45 degrees or when loaded. Obviously I won't be loading the Tier One but this was just another reason why I wanted to try it and thought it was the best of its type. But I must also admit I am not an F class shooter, just a guy focused on accuracy, proficiency and self improvement. Buddy of mine ended up making skis for his Atlas 5h but I think this will work better for this style of recoil management since it seems to have less front to back slop.
So far I am really happy with it but I'll try to update after actual use.
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Wow, never heard or seen one of those bipods, but the quality looks great. Looks really solid!
Looks much more solid and better built than some of the other bipods recommended here in this thread.
Looking forward to hearing how it performs.
Looks much more solid and better built than some of the other bipods recommended here in this thread.
Looking forward to hearing how it performs.
Just got the Tier One yesterday and couldn't wait to try it out. First two groups at 300 meters just flopping down in the dirt. I'm still getting a feel for it, but things are looking positive. 
Weather, not so much. I might have a load too.
Weather, not so much. I might have a load too.
How is the cant on these, after recoil does the rifle tilt? and how easy is it to bring it back level again?
What are the bottom of the feet like, does it slide smoothly on carpet? Try it on some wet carpet.
Dogleg you are running an anshutz rail correct? At the end of the your shooting day when you take it off it is still as secured and tight as when you put it on?
Is there slop when adjusting the mariners wheel?
I am running a duplin now and have some of these issues I am looking at a new bipod for next season. The tier one is a copy of the duplin so just wondering if it has similar issues.
What other FTR bipods have you guys used to compare it to?
Hopefully you guys can answer these questions and we can have a better idea about this bipod.
What are the bottom of the feet like, does it slide smoothly on carpet? Try it on some wet carpet.
Dogleg you are running an anshutz rail correct? At the end of the your shooting day when you take it off it is still as secured and tight as when you put it on?
Is there slop when adjusting the mariners wheel?
I am running a duplin now and have some of these issues I am looking at a new bipod for next season. The tier one is a copy of the duplin so just wondering if it has similar issues.
What other FTR bipods have you guys used to compare it to?
Hopefully you guys can answer these questions and we can have a better idea about this bipod.
I'm more at the "ask questions" than the "answer questions" level. About all I can say is it stayed tight on the rail, and once set the cant stayed put. I used the locking knobs for height, and steered from the bag and stock slope because frankly that's all I know.
I was actually surprised that the bubble held center for 60 shots because I was just shooting off the dirt. There were two smooth little skid marks and the rifle never bounced out of them.
I was actually surprised that the bubble held center for 60 shots because I was just shooting off the dirt. There were two smooth little skid marks and the rifle never bounced out of them.
