Review - Spartan Precision Bipod - Javelin Long + Jane Long Legs

[Muledeerfanatic]

I have only had the chance to use mine once, but I really like it. Super simple and lightweight. Will be great for backpack deer hunting.

 

[dotman]

Absolutely can not wait to try these out.

You better be doing a review on the tripod!!

 

[armyjoe]

I've been waiting for them to restock so I finally order one of them.

I definitely think these hit the mark of what I've been looking to get.

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[BRTreedogs]

I'm super interested in these, have never hunted w a bipod because I didn't want it attached to the rifle all day.

 

[3forks]

I thought I saw a post from Javelin saying they were working on a discount for Rokslide members. Does anyone know if a discount exists?

 

[Spartan Jim]

I could organise a group buy for you? See how many you guys can put together and I’ll organise a decent discount for you.

Sound like a plan?

 

[armyjoe]

I could organise a group buy for you? See how many you guys can put together and I’ll organise a decent discount for you.

Sound like a plan?

I'm definitely in on this idea. Let's get the ball rolling.

On a side note... do you know when the long bipod will be in stock again

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[Spartan Jim]

Probably 2-3 weeks for the longs as we’ve run out of legs temporarily. Standards should be back in stock as we speak..

 

[armyjoe]

Sounds good. Thanks for the update and I will order one the minute it's available

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[doverpack12]

I could organise a group buy for you? See how many you guys can put together and I’ll organise a decent discount for you.

Sound like a plan?

I’m in for a group buy. Almost bought one last year after Justin’s review then held off and now I’m convinced.

 

[nrh6.7]

Great review, Tim. Not sure how I missed this but the group buy thread brought it to my attention. I'll be getting in on the group buy also.

Thanks Jim!

 

[DoveBlaster]

Nice review. Thinking about getting in on the group buy

 

[dotman]

Thanks guys, this is a great product!

 

[OLI62]

Definitely would be in for one on a group buy.

 

[dotman]

Link to Group Buy thread http://www.rokslide.com/forums/general-discussion-forum/89180-javelin-bipod-buy-roksliders.html

 

[calico pig]

First off I want to thank both Spartan and Rokslide for providing the opportunity to test this equipment out. Not often do you see sponsors or forum owners allowing a non-biased review of their products and not that I’m saying the Rokslide pro staff is biased but it’s good to see member reviews especially for expensive products. By no means am I a pro staff kind of person, I enjoy my gear and I demand that my gear can take a beating and keep on ticking. I also believe in buying quality goods and supporting small businesses that stand behind their products.

Unfortunately due to Customs I wasn't going to receive my test unit prior to my late November mule deer hunt, Spartan came to the rescue, I was shipped one of their US based employees personal bi-pod and long legs, arriving just before I left. I was able to install the mount on my rifle and hit the range on my way out of town. My initial concern was that the magnetic attachment point may not be the most secure and if moving quickly while still being attached I thought it could be possible to lose the bi-pod. I have been running a KDC V2 Snipe Pod for a few years, I have used it on a muzzleloader and rifle. The weight of the KDC and compact size really drew me to it. I always keep it in a belt pocket for easy access and it attaches in a very firm manner. On my last hunt with the KDC I almost lost it, the set screw had somehow threaded itself out and the mount attachment point pin somehow did not drop out allowing for the mount to be lost, this by no means is a knock on the KDC, this was simply a heads up that if you use something double check the attachment points. OK, back to the Javelin, nothing is perfect and anything can happen is how I look at everything. Knowing that even though the KDC had what I always thought was a very secure mounting system, I had almost lost it. So as quick as the thought came into my mind about the magnetic connection point, I quickly ignored the thought. Until I actually had field use I knew that Spartan had designed the attachment point to the best of their ability to not allow this to happen, this is what good dedicated companies do.

I spent 3 and 1/2 days hunting mule deer in the furthest most reaches of Kansas along the Colorado and Nebraska Border States on WIHA land, pretty much, public land for a state without much public. I put on over 10 miles a day and hours glassing each and every day. I had the Javelin connected every time I wasn't on the move and a few times when I was stalking in closer to get a better look at animals. The Spartan has exceeded every assumption I had! While both Justin and Ryan have stated how impressed they have been with the unit, it was more impressive than I expected. The magnetic connection is extremely solid, I do not see this just falling off and it takes decent force to remove from the mount.

Build Quality is first rate! All adjustments are solid and secure, I found that I couldn't get the star knob to tighten the side to side tilt as much as I would like but the included lever attachment that can be installed in place of the knob really lets you tighten all movement down to an extremely solid locked in position allowing you to steadily stay on target as long as it is not moving but to also easily and quickly loosen to allow for adjustment.

The standard and Jane Long Legs are very high quality carbon and very easy to swap between the standard legs included with the bipod to the Jane long legs. I was able to put the bipod with Jane long legs into a spotting scope pocket and secure down to where it was in a very secure place while in the pack that also provided quick access if needed. When the standard legs were installed I was able to put the bi-pod into my organizer pocket mounted on my pack belt, a Kifaru large belt pocket would also allow for the storage of the bi-pod on the belt of a Kifaru, not sure about other manufacturers belts as all I have really used for a long time are Kifaru packs and pockets.

This bi-pod is extremely stable, while the KDC has thinner legs similar to aluminum tent poles that actually allow for flexing and some movement the Spartan is solid as a rock. While in the standard configuration you do not get as much height adjustment as you would with the KDC you get a more solid platform. The Jane Long Legs allow for you to use the bi-pod while sitting and add less then 2oz to your pack. The base weight difference between the KDC and Spartan Javelin Long is less than an oz!! The KDC is 4.9oz and the Javelin Long is 5.8oz on my scale. This blows my mind that Spartan was able to produce such a solid bi-pod that weighs close to the KDC.

After using this product I’m extremely thankful for the opportunity, so much so that I ordered an extra mount and Jane Long Legs. I easily see this being my go to bi-pod for both muzzle loader and rifle hunting. I’m not saying this because I was allowed to test the unit, truthfully if it was junk I would have sent it to Robby and said sorry but my review isn’t going to be good. Again, this product has exceeded all of my expectations and I feel it is worth the premium. The KDC is also a good option at a lower price point but it is not as solid or streamlined as the Spartan. The Spartan while it doesn’t allow for as large of a range of adjustment straight out of the box does provide an adjustment similar to what we see with our tripod legs in a very solid package.

Did you locktite the adaptor on? I put one on a 300wm and can't keep it tight if I use it for the sling point too. I used purple loktite and still comes loose. The sling seems to turn the adaptor when I shoulder it.

 

[doverpack12]

Thanks for the like Dotman didn’t realize there was another thread.

For the mount turning try flipping it 180 so the sling pulls from closer to the muzzle end. My snipepod adapters would always turn until I did that and now they stay put.

 

[ofl0926]

Question for you and I imagine it’s personal preference. Why choose the long leg version vs the standard? What benefits will you go?


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[Schnee's]

I have the Javelin on my rifle and love it. 1/3 the weight of my regular bipod and really stable. Love these things!

Matt

 

[dotman]

Did you locktite the adaptor on? I put one on a 300wm and can't keep it tight if I use it for the sling point too. I used purple loktite and still comes loose. The sling seems to turn the adaptor when I shoulder it.

Yes I used blue and haven’t had an issue but I rarely use a sling, I usually just have the Kifaru gun bearer but I did use a sling this fall with the Spartan mount without issue.