What's the hot tip for FTR Bipods these days?
- Thread starter Dogleg
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I've tried many and many have problems.
Some are just not very stable.... Like the one from Mystic. It's ok for a beginner but you will outgrow it. The wiggle will begin to drive you nutz.
Star Shooter kept rotating due to barrel torque mid string and that caused some grief as I didn't notice at first. I modified it by adding a couple screws on either side of the top plate with thumb nuts to prevent rotation.... That did fix the problem. Unfortunately Star Shooter dismissed the recommendation despite my rant on the point.
Keep in mind that most any bipod will work fine for one shot, like for tactical or hunting applications.
The problem with F-Class is that you need a bipod that will remain stable for 12-17 shots.... without canting... and that either does not move under recoil, or will easily return to the original position.
In the end, out of frustration I just made my own (several times over the years).... but there are some decent options out there... expect to pay plenty for a good one.
Some are just not very stable.... Like the one from Mystic. It's ok for a beginner but you will outgrow it. The wiggle will begin to drive you nutz.
Star Shooter kept rotating due to barrel torque mid string and that caused some grief as I didn't notice at first. I modified it by adding a couple screws on either side of the top plate with thumb nuts to prevent rotation.... That did fix the problem. Unfortunately Star Shooter dismissed the recommendation despite my rant on the point.
Keep in mind that most any bipod will work fine for one shot, like for tactical or hunting applications.
The problem with F-Class is that you need a bipod that will remain stable for 12-17 shots.... without canting... and that either does not move under recoil, or will easily return to the original position.
In the end, out of frustration I just made my own (several times over the years).... but there are some decent options out there... expect to pay plenty for a good one.
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The one I designed and made for myself 2-3yrs ago works pretty good, super solid, not too heavy, but also not on the market yet. Hoping to produce a few of them this winter.
The Phoenix Precision is supposed to be one of the best on the market at this time. I have on of their TR rear sights and work seems quite good, so I'd expect their bipod to be pretty decent, but its $$$.
Lots of way over priced but poorly designed/built crappy F-Class bipods on the market.
The Phoenix Precision is supposed to be one of the best on the market at this time. I have on of their TR rear sights and work seems quite good, so I'd expect their bipod to be pretty decent, but its $$$.
Lots of way over priced but poorly designed/built crappy F-Class bipods on the market.
Doy you have any pictures of the mod you did to the star shooter bipod? I have one and am curious.
Thanks
There are quite a few similar F Class bipods.
The Rempel, star shooter, Phoenix Precision and Tier One are all very similar.
I have always like Tier Ones products as they are a high end manufacturer but I do not have Their FTR in hand....yet
The Rempel, star shooter, Phoenix Precision and Tier One are all very similar.
I have always like Tier Ones products as they are a high end manufacturer but I do not have Their FTR in hand....yet
Mystic Precision
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Well, I will have to disagree on the stability issues (not sure how you have set it up) and of course, how far you can go with the MPOD.
I do know that the MPOD has helped someone win a World Championship in FTR... has been used to set NRA records in both individual and team. Won matches at the provincial and state level. Been used by shooters that went on to Team USA.
Helped me win a bunch of stuff and even onto the Cdn National FTR Team a couple of times.
I think it is still the lightest FTR bipod on the market and it has even gotten under some F Open and ELR cannons. The new cant adjustment doesn't move during a long 20rds relay and reset is easy if the shooter has set up the rifle and follow through properly.
The design favors what I call "rear steer".... ideally, the bottom of the buttstock will have a taper so fine elevation adjustments can happen with the rear bag - sliding fore and aft. Otherwise, once set up, I don't need to fiddle with it.
Other excellent bipods includes Henry Remples design which is the grand daddy for most of the bipods used today. Built like a tank and about as heavy.. it works and has sat under a number of top Cdn FTR shooters. If you have 4lbs to make weight, it is a solid piece of kit.
The Phoenix is a light variant of the Remple... has its quirks, very popular in the US and I have seen a few in Canada. There are a variety of Remple variants
The Joypod by Seb is another very popular design. Again, has its handling quirks. Very nicely made and presented..... some love the joy stick adjustment... others have moved away from it.
The Star Shooter has a solid presence out East and the manfs are very nice people with a strong love for the Sport.
There is another design from Italy that is a marriage of Road Race bike and a Sinclair bipod. Also very light, adjustments with very small hardware.... looked fragile to me but have not used one personally.
there are a few home grown scissor jack type bipods as well.
Thats kind of the list off the top of my head..
Jerry
Here you go TrxR, I uploaded a quick video showing the Star Shooter Bipod Modification.
https://youtu.be/DsrtqRvQzAQ
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Rempel in the current iteration is about 2 lbs in the Anschutz rail mount. Can be made lighter with titanium pins and acetal or delrin in a few places if you are motivated but the gains in any milling out of the aluminum are negligible by comparison.
bulldog284
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Anyone tryed the tier one bypod yet?
Disclaimer: I don't shoot F-Class, so my opinion is not worth as much as others on this.
However, have you considered the LRA F-Class bipod? Designed for that type of shooting. I use it on my .300NM ELR rig, with the optional ski foot attachments. It's super solid and well built. Tracks well with my .300NM, I imagine it would be more than great on lighter recoiling F-Class calibers. With ski feet, bag rider and the proper rear bag, you would have a very sturdy setup.
Perhaps others can comment more to it's suitability in the F-Class/FTR world. But I'm impressed, very well built, good features and I'm really digging it for ELR shooting so far.
However, have you considered the LRA F-Class bipod? Designed for that type of shooting. I use it on my .300NM ELR rig, with the optional ski foot attachments. It's super solid and well built. Tracks well with my .300NM, I imagine it would be more than great on lighter recoiling F-Class calibers. With ski feet, bag rider and the proper rear bag, you would have a very sturdy setup.
Perhaps others can comment more to it's suitability in the F-Class/FTR world. But I'm impressed, very well built, good features and I'm really digging it for ELR shooting so far.
Not bad but tall when I tried it. And takes the right rear bag and stock to make it work for fine elevation adjustment.
Mystic Precision
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- Summerland, BC
Thanks for the update...
If you can make weight with it, definitely a bipod to consider.
Jerry
Mystic Precision
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- Summerland, BC
Here are the parts in the "white"... replaces the central C lug and retains the center lever... I have a few retro fit kits left... PM or email.
I am out of the levers for the legs... they are available on line through specialty lever suppliers.
Jerry
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That is good to know.
