Backlanz Precision Alpine Bipod Review

[Justin Crossley]

I met the guys from Backlanz at the Western Hunting Expo and thought their bipods looked interesting. They agreed to send me the Precision Alpine Bipod for review, and they included the Precision Lite Bipod as well. They had some prototypes with long legs at the show, and I'm hoping to get one of those as well.



The bipods showed up today, so I figured I would note some initial thoughts before I take them out for testing.



Fit and finish are decent. I will note there are some edges on the titaniam that could be a little more refined, which isn't uncommon with that material. The carbon fiber parts seem high-quality.




They are really light, and you can choose Piccatinny or ARCA attachments as they are swappable.



The carbon legs are twist-lock, with a twist collar at the bottom of each leg. I prefer when the legs are inverted so the twist collar is at the top.

The spring-loaded legs are a carbon outer leg with a notched aluminum (I think) inner leg. These are really fast to deploy, but there is nothing to stop the legs from twisting when you push forward, which can be a problem if you're shooting from a hard surface.

Let me know if you have any other questions, and I'll do my best to get answers.

 

[Coleredding00]

I will be interested to see what you think of them.

Do they feel tighter and better made than the MDT mountain/backcountry?

 

[DroptineNW]

I’ve been a fan of this company for a few years and surprised it has not taken off yet for what it is. Really a lot more solid than they look that’s for sure. I’ve been debating getting this model for I just have a carbon hunter model but that precision may be worth picking up if I deem my triple pull with red legs to unbearable and extra length not needed. My hunter model I run on multiple rifles but the locking mechanism can become loose when you don’t expect it is only concern I have there. 80% of my stuff now is arca so this may be the ticket for a surprisingly sturdy lightweight bipod. I assure anybody looking on here that the backlandz bipods are super stout for weight.

 

[benconfused]

I've been looking at the carbon hunter with spring loaded legs as a hunting option. My main question is:

1. Will it work on a Rokstok using their proprietary quick detach mount in place of where the picatinny/trinity rail would go? (As I understand it, their QD system just mounts in place of the sling stud).

 

[Justin Crossley]

I've been looking at the carbon hunter with spring loaded legs as a hunting option. My main question is:

1. Will it work on a Rokstok using their proprietary quick detach mount in place of where the picatinny/trinity rail would go? (As I understand it, their QD system just mounts in place of the sling stud).

I'll talk with @Ryan Avery and find out.

 

[43.6N]

This photo from their website told me all I needed to know. They seem like my kind of people!

I’ll wait to hear about long term durability before putting down cash, but definitely interested.

 

[elsb0048]

I met the guys from Backlanz at the Western Hunting Expo and thought their bipods looked interesting. They agreed to send me the Precision Alpine Bipod for review, and they included the Precision Lite Bipod as well. They had some prototypes with long legs at the show, and I'm hoping to get one of those as well.

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The bipods showed up today, so I figured I would note some initial thoughts before I take them out for testing.

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Fit and finish are decent. I will note there are some edges on the titaniam that could be a little more refined, which isn't uncommon with that material. The carbon fiber parts seem high-quality.

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They are really light, and you can choose Piccatinny or ARCA attachments as they are swappable.

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The carbon legs are twist-lock, with a twist collar at the bottom of each leg. I prefer when the legs are inverted so the twist collar is at the top.

The spring-loaded legs are a carbon outer leg with a notched aluminum (I think) inner leg. These are really fast to deploy, but there is nothing to stop the legs from twisting when you push forward, which can be a problem if you're shooting from a hard surface.

Let me know if you have any other questions, and I'll do my best to get answers.

If you have experience with them a comparison to MDT/mtngear mountain and Backcountry bipods would be interesting. Feels like the most direct competitors I've seen.

 

[benconfused]

If you have experience with them a comparison to MDT/mtngear mountain and Backcountry bipods would be interesting. Feels like the most direct competitors I've seen.

@Oropi I believe has been using a backlanz for a couple years...