Lightweight Bipod

[ChickenSalad210]

Searching for a lightweight bipod. Have used spartan, didnt love the connection. Interested in other ideas.

 

[ljalberta]

If cost is not an issue. This is an intriguing option. https://backlanz.co.nz/products/backlanz-alpine-bipod

 

[Cameron.25]

The mtn bipods are what i use

 

[SikaHuntaa]

Either the Backlanz or the MTN are my recommendations- personally own thr Backlanz and rate it, my mates have the MTN and it's wicked in steep, difficult terrain to set up

 

[bergie]

Searching for a lightweight bipod. Have used spartan, didnt love the connection. Interested in other ideas.

What don't you like about the connection? I have spartan adapters on my hunting rifles and am soon getting the gunsmith adapter installed on two of them. I wasn't a huge fan of the bulkiness of the classic adapter, but other than that I have no complaints at all.

 

[Wood2sawdust]

i would also like to know what you did not like about the Spartan. Thanks. any complaints about the Hatch?

 

[Allen Smith]

I have made these mounting plates for connecting my Magpul bipods. I add M-LOK to the bottom of my rifles factory stocks. I have used them on wood and synthetic stocks.

 

[pirogue]

Not sure which connection the OP didn’t like, as there is a little more bulk in the classic gunsmith, compared to the Universal. Hard to imagine less bulk, less weight, and quicker connect/disconnect, yet still have the sling connection, on the Spartan Universal connector. Sure like it on my Tikka

 

[OrangeMan73]

Anybody ever use Q's Kickstand?

 

[backstrap billy]

neo pod

 

[ozyclint]

You only need to sell a kidney to own a backlanz and MTN.

 

[worx53]

MDT double pull or triple is worth every ounce. I ditched the spartan as 50% of the time I needed it out west in particular on steeper angles it was too short and couldn’t adjust quickly

MDT works every time.


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[ChrisAU]

MDT double pull or triple is worth every ounce. I ditched the spartan as 50% of the time I needed it out west in particular on steeper angles it was too short and couldn’t adjust quickly

MDT works every time.


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This....after running a single pull in matches last year I got a lightweight double pull to be my do everything bipod and I'm stoked to use it in WY mule deer hunting this year.

 

[sodaksooner]

I like the look of the gunsmith adapter. I just use the standard one. I gotta say, it's one of the most stable I have used and love how I can just pop it on the rifle when I need it. Honestly can't help the OP much but you might look at the gunsmith adapter as has been mentioned.

 

[gtriple]

What don't you like about the connection? I have spartan adapters on my hunting rifles and am soon getting the gunsmith adapter installed on two of them. I wasn't a huge fan of the bulkiness of the classic adapter, but other than that I have no complaints at all.

The connection has too much play. I've run the bipod and tripod for several years now. It is fine, but not perfect.

 

[Medicwp]

I picked up an MDT GRIND-POD off a prize table last year, for a hunting rifle it has worked well and only weighs 14 OZ

 

[JHubbard2010]

I'm in a similar position. I shoot a Gunwerks Clymr in 6.5 PRC and it's already coming in at 9.5 lbs. I have an atlas bipod that I bought with the rifle and it's coming in around 15oz. Looking at the Javelin Pro Hunt Tac Bipod. They're advertising it to be 7.6oz. Any drawbacks to that bipod aside from the fact that you cant really stow it on the rifle? I'm also interested in any other options. Heading to the Yukon for a backpack sheep hunt in August and trying to trim weight everywhere I can.

 

[ChickenSalad210]

I'm in a similar position. I shoot a Gunwerks Clymr in 6.5 PRC and it's already coming in at 9.5 lbs. I have an atlas bipod that I bought with the rifle and it's coming in around 15oz. Looking at the Javelin Pro Hunt Tac Bipod. They're advertising it to be 7.6oz. Any drawbacks to that bipod aside from the fact that you cant really stow it on the rifle? I'm also interested in any other options. Heading to the Yukon for a backpack sheep hunt in August and trying to trim weight everywhere I can.

I have found no issues while running the Spartan. Its lightweight and easy to quickly attach and detach. The rubber feet and carbide tips make it great for varying terrain which you will likely run into in Alaska sheep country. The carbide tips bite well into lichen covered or wet rock for a solid connection. I got used to having it in a quick access sleeve (https://www.redkettle.co/products/s...nBBJSzqGjCZJ2_AcT6no-8RhRXABdazZ8_zsA8ajSEX6o) on my bino harness for easy access. Spartan sells one directly on their site as well. This erased any stress of not having it stowed on the rifle. If I am without my bino pack on stalk, something is seriously wrong... The bipod cants and traverses easily as well with simple spring assisted legs for height adjustment.

 

[JHubbard2010]

I have found no issues while running the Spartan. Its lightweight and easy to quickly attach and detach. The rubber feet and carbide tips make it great for varying terrain which you will likely run into in Alaska sheep country. The carbide tips bite well into lichen covered or wet rock for a solid connection. I got used to having it in a quick access sleeve (https://www.redkettle.co/products/s...nBBJSzqGjCZJ2_AcT6no-8RhRXABdazZ8_zsA8ajSEX6o) on my bino harness for easy access. Spartan sells one directly on their site as well. This erased any stress of not having it stowed on the rifle. If I am without my bino pack on stalk, something is seriously wrong... The bipod cants and traverses easily as well with simple spring assisted legs for height adjustment.

I really appreciate the insight. Do you have the gunsmith adapter? I bought the pic rail adapter and I really don't like it.

 

[ChickenSalad210]

I really appreciate the insight. Do you have the gunsmith adapter? I bought the pic rail adapter and I really don't like it.

I prefer to run a sling with my rifle for when i need both hands accessible in steep country especially on stalks. Because of this I simply removed the swivel stud on my rifle and used the classic rifle adapter. It is .4oz more than the gunsmith adapter and didn't require drilling into my carbon stock.