New Springbok bipod feedback wanted?

[pirogue]

Do you have a compact bipod attachment that just incorporates the sling screw? I don’t a bulky picatinny setup.

 

[Happy Antelope]

Yes thats exactly what it is, the end of the Springbok is magnetized as well so it will stay put even if you lift the rifle to change positions, yet can be pulled out quick and inserted quick if need be. Nothing to tighten, twist, etc.

 

[Ranger 692]

Any more real world experience with one of these? I hunt a lot of sage country and find myself shooting from a sitting position 70% of the time and haven’t found a perfect solution yet that doesn’t weigh a ton

 

[atmat]

Any more real world experience with one of these? I hunt a lot of sage country and find myself shooting from a sitting position 70% of the time and haven’t found a perfect solution yet that doesn’t weigh a ton

I shoot seated sometimes. I would recommend one of the following: arca on tripod; rifle rested on your spotter/Binos on tripod; or hunting pack sitting vertical

 

[donrleonard]

Any more real world experience with one of these? I hunt a lot of sage country and find myself shooting from a sitting position 70% of the time and haven’t found a perfect solution yet that doesn’t weigh a ton

The jury's still out for me on the springbok attachment itself. But the legs are the absolute perfect length for shooting from seated/kneeling position. For a more secure shooting position I unscrewed the legs from the springbok and attached them to a conventional javelin bipod holder thingy. The result is something waaaay more stable then shooting sticks at about the same weight/bulk.

 

[bmart2622]

Doesnt it have the same attachment system as the other Spartan bipods?

 

[Shō[t]gun]

When set up like this picture, how much stock pressure is required to get the rifle vertical? It looks like that center post is rigid inside the rubber section so it wants to resist angled shooting quite a bit.

 

[Shō[t]gun]

The jury's still out for me on the springbok attachment itself. But the legs are the absolute perfect length for shooting from seated/kneeling position. For a more secure shooting position I unscrewed the legs from the springbok and attached them to a conventional javelin bipod holder thingy. The result is something waaaay more stable then shooting sticks at about the same weight/bulk.

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Now that’s a setup I’m interested in. Unfortunately it doesn’t look like that combo is an option on their website, though it should be.

 

[pirogue]

Any more real world experience with one of these? I hunt a lot of sage country and find myself shooting from a sitting position 70% of the time and haven’t found a perfect solution yet that doesn’t weigh a ton

For predator hunting, I’m seated 90% of the time. I recently got the Spartan Precision Pro Tac bipod with 19.5” to 42” legs. Super light, quick to attach and detach as it’s magnetic and fits into a sling swivel attachment. No bulk at all. Give Paul at HappyAntelope a call.

 

[donrleonard]

Now that’s a setup I’m interested in. Unfortunately it doesn’t look like that combo is an option on their website, though it should be.

True enough. They do offer longer legs separately that can be used with any of their bipods, but they are a bit longer/heavier than the ones that ship with the Springbok.

Honestly, the Springbok bipod mount would probably work just fine for you. As BMart mentioned, they all use the same connection style. I just felt like the flexibility of the springbok wouldn't add anything for my shooting style, which is in open--mostly level terrain. So I went with the rigidity of their conventional bipod combined with the long legs of the springbok. If I was in unleveled terrain I would definitely grab the Springbok and give it a go.

 

[pirogue]

For predator hunting, I’m seated 90% of the time. I recently got the Spartan Precision Pro Tac bipod with 19.5” to 42” legs. Super light, quick to attach and detach as it’s magnetic and fits into a sling swivel attachment. No bulk at all. Give Paul at HappyAntelope a call.

I just weighed mine. The head and legs weigh a mere .94 lb. The sling swivel adapter can’t be much.

 

[donrleonard]

I just weighed mine. The head and legs weigh a mere .94 lb. The sling swivel adapter can’t be much.

The springbok is only 10oz. Very backpack friendly.

 

[Shō[t]gun]

True enough. They do offer longer legs separately that can be used with any of their bipods, but they are a bit longer/heavier than the ones that ship with the Springbok.

And way more expensive, $130 per leg! Oof.
I emailed the company to see if they could throw together the two parts you’ve got.

 

[donrleonard]

And way more expensive, $130 per leg! Oof.
I emailed the company to see if they could throw together the two parts you’ve got.

Great idea! Let us know what they say!

 

[pirogue]

The springbok is only 10oz. Very backpack friendly.

Lighter because the legs aren’t as long as the ProTac extendable legs.

 

[donrleonard]

Lighter because the legs aren’t as long as the ProTac extendable legs.

Pretty darn close. Springbok legs go 19.5"-38.5". Plenty for kneeling. But for folks who aren't cutting the handles off their toothbrushes, an extra 5 or 6 oz is pretty trivial.

 

[Happy Antelope]

Can you explain the thought process behind believing that a bipod that jiggles/floats after you shoot being a good thing?

Hotest selling item at Western Hunt and SCI. I wasn't a Believer until I played with them some either. There isn't a better tool on the market for fast Target acquisition with the ability to follow the animal It's almost dummy proof it's so good.

 

[Happy Antelope]

Looks amazing. When wilt it be available?

In stock now!

 

[left hunter]

I was at SCI and was impressed enough I bought one on the spot. Seems like it would be perfect for calling coyotes where I hunt. Shots aren’t typically long but they can come in from many different locations so the ability to move positions quickly is a huge advantage for that. Also looking forward to trying it with my daughter’s squirrel hunting. Those things are always running through the trees and changing position

 

[tpicou]

In stock now!

Any news on the quad sticks? I’d like to try those if they are as maneuverable as traditional shooting sticks.