Good bipod for trinity rail?

[Q_Sertorius]

I got the trinity rail on my RokStok and I originally planned to use the Picatinny MDT GRND-POD bipod with it. Unfortunately, this bipod doesn’t work with my rail.

The slightly rounded corners on the butt-end of the trinity rail prevent it from securing. I could take it off and file them square, but the rail lips still would not extend that far. I have another rifle on which I could use the GRND-POD I already have.

I am looking for another reliable bipod, appropriately the same cost (under $200), height (9-13”) and weight (1#) that will mount securely on this rifle. Any suggestions?


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[Salmon River Solutions]

Arca bipod works fine on the shorter section.

Hatch bipods arent terrible and they work on this if you flip the pic head around.

Ken

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Arca bipod works fine on the shorter section.

Hatch bipods arent terrible and they work on this if you flip the pic head around.

Ken

Ken,

Thank you for your response. Appreciate it.

I have never used, handled, or even looked at an arca mount up close. But, from what I can see it just fits into the center hole. Doesn’t seem quite as stable as I would like (and too close to the sling swivel?). I specifically wanted something that would be forward on the rail and well clear of the sling swivel.

Edit - those Hatch bipods are expensive!


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[BULLBLASTER]

Just move your bipod forward one pic section.

 

[svivian]

Ken,

Thank you for your response. Appreciate it.

I have never used, handled, or even looked at an arca mount up close. But, from what I can see it just fits into the center hole. Doesn’t seem quite as stable as I would like (and too close to the sling swivel?). I specifically wanted something that would be forward on the rail and well clear of the sling swivel.

Edit - those Hatch bipods are expensive!


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an arca mount grabs on to the square plate. The center hole is for a spartan bipod

if you have no intentions to use either the arca or the spartan i would just get a longer picatinny rail and call it a day.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

The only bipod I want on a hunting gun is one that can be removed in seconds without pushing a button, sliding a lock, rotating the unit, the list goes on.

It needs to be able to be both deployed and removed with one hand and in seconds.

The only viable option with that requirement is Spartan.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Just move your bipod forward one pic section.

It only has one bar locking it in if I do that. And it’s not very stable and looks bad.


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[Q_Sertorius]

The only bipod I want on a hunting gun is one that can be removed in seconds without pushing a button, sliding a lock, rotating the unit, the list goes on.

It needs to be able to be both deployed and removed with one hand and in seconds.

The only viable option with that requirement is Spartan.

Why the requirement to be able to quickly remove it?

And which one that meets that requirement do you recommend?


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[BULLBLASTER]

It only has one bar locking it in if I do that. And it’s not very stable and looks bad.


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It has the same surface area to clamp to, how do you figure its any less stable?
One bar “locking it in” is plenty for that use, many bipods only have one cross bar anyhow.

I agree with the poster that mentioned just getting a longer pic rail if you wont use the arca or spartan interfaces.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Why the requirement to be able to quickly remove it?

And which one that meets that requirement do you recommend?


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For hunting I really only use the Spartan with long legs. This allows for the quickest deployment of a fully supported kneeling and/or seated position. It also just as quick to put away when the animal moves and I need or want to switch to a different position, example being shooting off the backpack prone. A fixed bipod or bipod that takes forever to remove, or gets in the way of any shot other than prone, has proven to cause missed animal opportunities many times.

For me all prone shots are off pack unless shooting “groups” at 100 yards and then the short legged Spartan bipod gets snapped on. Something like this.



This position, when practiced regularly and with good shooting mechanics, is nearly as stable as prone using long spartan bipod and pack…

 

[Q_Sertorius]

For hunting I really only use the Spartan with long legs. This allows for the quickest deployment of a fully supported kneeling and/or seated position. It also just as quick to put away when the animal moves and I need or want to switch to a different position, example being shooting off the backpack prone. A fixed bipod or bipod that takes forever to remove, or gets in the way of any shot other than prone, has proven to cause missed animal opportunities many times.

For me all prone shots are off pack unless shooting “groups” at 100 yards and then the short legged Spartan bipod gets snapped on. Something like this.

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This position, when practiced regularly and with good shooting mechanics, is nearly as stable as prone using long spartan bipod and pack…

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I don’t always wear a pack, so I like the option to deploy a bipod. But I don’t always use one. It’s just been a “nice-to-have” for some hunting situations.

I’d estimate that 60% of my hunting shots have been taken in unsupported sitting positions or standing with a hasty rest (e.g. a fence post, tree branch, etc.). And maybe 10% of non-varmint kills have been prone, with off hand making up the remainder.

Any opportunity to turn an 8 MOA shot into a 4, 2, or 1 MOA shot should be taken.

The longer Spartan option makes a lot of sense for many situations. Which specific model do you have?


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[mxgsfmdpx]

I don’t always wear a pack, so I like the option to deploy a bipod. But I don’t always use one. It’s just been a “nice-to-have” for some hunting situations.

I’d estimate that 60% of my hunting shots have been taken in unsupported sitting positions or standing with a hasty rest (e.g. a fence post, tree branch, etc.). And maybe 10% of non-varmint kills have been prone, with off hand making up the remainder.

Any opportunity to turn an 8 MOA shot into a 4, 2, or 1 MOA shot should be taken.

The longer Spartan option makes a lot of sense for many situations. Which specific model do you have?


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You buy the main unit whatever it’s called not sure and then buy the long legs separate. They thread in and replace the short legs.

The ones that extend way out like this…



Mine double as shelter poles as well with sewn in grommets for these to thread into.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

They strap to the outside of my pack preset to my seated shot height. Remove, snap in, sit down, build position, shoot. Easy.

 

[nm.otter]

Yes, it's proprietary -- but it works. I'm still converting, but the simplicity is ingenious.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

As I have read about it, the Spartan system certainly has a lot of appeal. The ability to have one bipod on multiple rifles is nice.


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[Seeknelk]

I only have an older, shorter (8-12?)model of the Spartan but the speed of putting it on from my vest pocket is incredible. And I'm hunting with a clean nimble rifle otherwise.
I should get a long leg set up...and just use pack for prone stuff also(for hunting)