New Warne Skyline Lite Bipod

[Justin Crossley]

Warne released a new bipod today called the Skyline Lite. @Travis Bertrand and I will be testing them out to see how they work. I've actually already used mine at a local PRS style match and it worked well.

 

[JMF]

Looking forward to the review. Have you weighed it? The website lists 17oz. which isn't exactly "lite". Thanks.

 

[Justin Crossley]

Looking forward to the review. Have you weighed it? The website lists 17oz. which isn't exactly "lite". Thanks.

Yeah, I was disappointed when I weighed it. Not lightweight at all. So far I think it's a great choice for PRS type matches and such. Not sure it would make sense for hunting purposes.

 

[JMF]

Yeah, I was disappointed when I weighed it. Not lightweight at all. So far I think it's a great choice for PRS type matches and such. Not sure it would make sense for hunting purposes.

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That's unfortunate, I like the pull down legs and the simple pull out leg extension compared to an Atlas.

 

[ID_Matt]

I just got one in the mail for a backup to my ckye pod. Seems like it will be a good bipod for what it is. My only gripe is the tension lever for the tilt feature, seems like when you try to tension that or lock it, the whole head wants to tilt as you twist it. Did you notice that much, Justin?

 

[Justin Crossley]

I just got one in the mail for a backup to my ckye pod. Seems like it will be a good bipod for what it is. My only gripe is the tension lever for the tilt feature, seems like when you try to tension that or lock it, the whole head wants to tilt as you twist it. Did you notice that much, Justin?

Yeah, I noticed the same thing if I try to lock it down tight. Most bipods suffer from that if they have a similar locking lever/screw system. It's not much of an issue for me, though, since I typically adjust it so there is tension and leave it. I don't fully lock it down.

 

[ID_Matt]

Yeah, I noticed the same thing if I try to lock it down tight. Most bipods suffer from that if they have a similar locking lever/screw system. It's not much of an issue for me, though, since I typically adjust it so there is tension and leave it. I don't fully lock it down.

MDT seems to have that issue figured out. Definitely don't notice it on the ckye but immediately did on the warne. I'll likely do the same as you. Set it and forget it with a good bit of tension

 

[TimberHunter]

Bumping this back up. Considering this or a Harris bipod for

 

[Justin Crossley]

Bumping this back up. Considering this or a Harris bipod for

What is your intended use?

I prefer this one over Harris.

 

[TimberHunter]

What is your intended use?

I prefer this one over Harris.

Hunting rifle, weight is a concern but don’t want to pay for the lightest and also the want it to be stable.

Currently using Caldwell bipod, my main issue is the cant feature loosens up with the tilt of the rifle or during each shot no matter how tight I tighten the tilt handle

Edit: ended up ordering the QD pic version. Figured for $141 shipped and tax that it would be hard to beat. Should be leaps and bounds better than my Caldwell pos


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[Justin Crossley]

Hunting rifle, weight is a concern but don’t want to pay for the lightest and also the want it to be stable.

Currently using Caldwell bipod, my main issue is the cant feature loosens up with the tilt of the rifle or during each shot no matter how tight I tighten the tilt handle

Edit: ended up ordering the QD pic version. Figured for $141 shipped and tax that it would be hard to beat. Should be leaps and bounds better than my Caldwell pos


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How do you like it so far?

 

[TimberHunter]

How do you like it so far?

I do like it better than my cheap Caldwell and it’s seems well built. I’d same comparable to a Harris style but I do like the notches on the legs vs a smooth leg when adjusting the legs out. Also the 45* leg position is helpful at times


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[arlenter]

just chiming in -
This is a great bipod - IMO, it bridges the gap between a Harris vs. Atlas

(admittedly my use is more for tactical/prs/target shooting, vs hunting)

I think it competes directly against something like the MDT grnd pod.
Yet, I think this is better. (feels way more solid) Cheaper too.

 

[SchwarzStock]

I don't like that lever hanging off the side. I would rather have a bit more weight and go with an Atlas.