I may be late to the party on this but wanted to put it out there. I purchased the Tier One ATAC bipod after doing quite a bit of research. Over the years I’ve owned or used Harris, MDT (Ckye-Pod, Mountain, and GRND-Pod), Accu-Tac, and a few generic bipods. The Ckye-Pod has been my favorite by far—rock solid. I primarily use my rifles for hunting rather than target shooting, so durability and reliability matter more to me.
Unfortunately, I’m very disappointed with this bipod, especially given the price. The real kick in the teeth was the additional tariff cost, which effectively amounted to the price of an entirely new Ckye-Pod. This bipod was purchased for a rifle I’m currently building, and it hasn’t even been mounted yet.
Packaging & Presentation
This may seem minor, but first impressions matter—especially at this price point. The packaging honestly looked like it came out of a kindergarten class. It arrived with a single layer of bubble wrap that looked used, tissue paper, and a plain cardboard box. You can see this clearly in the photos. For a premium product, I expected a presentation that reflected the cost and quality Tier One claims to deliver.
Function & Fitment Issues
Functionally, the usable positions are similar to the Ckye-Pod, but one leg consistently binds during extension and collapse. It appears the legs can rotate slightly, which puts them out of alignment. In the photos (red circle), you can see drag marks on the leg—minor, but definitely present and very noticeable during use.
Finish & Wear
Another major concern is the finish. I haven’t used this bipod in the field—only handled it indoors—and the finish is already wearing off where the leg locks make contact. That’s unacceptable for a product marketed as premium.
Locking Mechanism Concerns
The leg locks only make contact at the very ends of the “ears” on the button. As shown in the photos, the ears are already wearing down. Once that material shears off, the bipod is effectively done. Again, this is all before the bipod has even been mounted on a rifle.
Final Thoughts
For $405 plus an additional $145 tariff, this bipod is simply not worth it. Between the poor packaging, binding legs, premature finish wear, and questionable long-term durability of the locking mechanism, I can’t recommend it. Save yourself the money and look elsewhere—there are better, more robust options on the market for less.
Unfortunately, I’m very disappointed with this bipod, especially given the price. The real kick in the teeth was the additional tariff cost, which effectively amounted to the price of an entirely new Ckye-Pod. This bipod was purchased for a rifle I’m currently building, and it hasn’t even been mounted yet.
Packaging & Presentation
This may seem minor, but first impressions matter—especially at this price point. The packaging honestly looked like it came out of a kindergarten class. It arrived with a single layer of bubble wrap that looked used, tissue paper, and a plain cardboard box. You can see this clearly in the photos. For a premium product, I expected a presentation that reflected the cost and quality Tier One claims to deliver.
Function & Fitment Issues
Functionally, the usable positions are similar to the Ckye-Pod, but one leg consistently binds during extension and collapse. It appears the legs can rotate slightly, which puts them out of alignment. In the photos (red circle), you can see drag marks on the leg—minor, but definitely present and very noticeable during use.
Finish & Wear
Another major concern is the finish. I haven’t used this bipod in the field—only handled it indoors—and the finish is already wearing off where the leg locks make contact. That’s unacceptable for a product marketed as premium.
Locking Mechanism Concerns
The leg locks only make contact at the very ends of the “ears” on the button. As shown in the photos, the ears are already wearing down. Once that material shears off, the bipod is effectively done. Again, this is all before the bipod has even been mounted on a rifle.
Final Thoughts
For $405 plus an additional $145 tariff, this bipod is simply not worth it. Between the poor packaging, binding legs, premature finish wear, and questionable long-term durability of the locking mechanism, I can’t recommend it. Save yourself the money and look elsewhere—there are better, more robust options on the market for less.
