Trying to pick a bipod

[slythy]

Hello,

I am currently using a cheap harris bipod knock off from amazon. I would like to get something much nicer. I would like to be able to cant the rifle to get it level which my current one does not allow. I have been looking at Atlas and Ckye pods. Skye pods seem so expensive.... Are they worth it? I plan on getting one that can mount to an arca rail.

I dont do PRS or any real sporting just target shooting stationary mostly prone.

Any insight would be great or if their are any obvious other options. I plan on waiting until Black Friday to try and do anything.

 

[125 Straight]

I use the Atlas Cal for the range and for the first season of PRS. Worked fine. Just ordered a Ckye double pull for NRL hunter matches. I’ll carry it for PRS too for the occasional stage that may warrant it. Pretty rare though. Mostly out west from what I hear.

 

[AllenOne1]

I would recommend the Atlas Cal or one of the Accu-tac bipods. The Atlas Cal has a little flex forward-back, the Accu-tac seems pretty tight.

 

[DeathBeforeDismount]

Ckyepod is worth every penny. Once you go to one you will never want to use anything else.

 

[slythy]

Ckyepod is worth every penny. Once you go to one you will never want to use anything else.

Is the double pull worth the money? or would a single or PRS be perfectly fine

 

[Emerson0311]

Is the double pull worth the money? or would a single or PRS be perfectly fine

Will you ever conceivably need a taller bipod? I have a single pull. For the price difference I should have got a triple pull, but the extra height is huge for my hunting. Your use may never require a triple, but for the relatively small extra cost, buy the double at least.

 

[slythy]

Will you ever conceivably need a taller bipod? I have a single pull. For the price difference I should have got a triple pull, but the extra height is huge for my hunting. Your use may never require a triple, but for the relatively small extra cost, buy the double at least.

I mean its all so expensive. I dont see myself needing to go double or triple ever. I shoot mostly prone. Im not sure I have the desire to do competitions at this point.

 

[Emerson0311]

I mean its all so expensive. I dont see myself needing to go double or triple ever. I shoot mostly prone. Im not sure I have the desire to do competitions at this point.

Then buy a cheap Harris knockoff. At this point you have no concept of the difference expensive gear makes when you have invested $thousands in ammunition and practice time to be competitive. Is the juice worth the squeeze? Honestly, unless you are basically wealthy already, no, it’s not a net benefit to devote the resources necessary to become even regionally competitive in anything, shooting included. Yes, the intangible benefits are personally huge, but recreational is the best return on your investment, assuming you have a diversified life already on the go.

 

[slythy]

Then buy a cheap Harris knockoff. At this point you have no concept of the difference expensive gear makes when you have invested $thousands in ammunition and practice time to be competitive. Is the juice worth the squeeze? Honestly, unless you are basically wealthy already, no, it’s not a net benefit to devote the resources necessary to become even regionally competitive in anything, shooting included. Yes, the intangible benefits are personally huge, but recreational is the best return on your investment, assuming you have a diversified life already on the go.

Thats all fair. Im just looking at like the Atlas vs Ckye pod and the price doubles to triples really fast. But there is a reason everyone uses the Ckye pod and they never get sold second hand... Moneys not really an issue, its whether or not its spent wisely.

 

[Rob01]

Thats all fair. Im just looking at like the Atlas vs Ckye pod and the price doubles to triples really fast. But there is a reason everyone uses the Ckye pod and they never get sold second hand... Moneys not really an issue, its whether or not its spent wisely.

Ckye Pods are sold second hand all the time. I got mine that way. Go look in the PX. They come up from time to time.

For your use it might be an overkill but you shouldn’t regret it. There are others out there like the Warne bipods and MDTs cheaper Grnd pod which gives some of the features in a less expensive set up. You really just need to figure what you need and what you want to spend. For just prone shooting pretty much all bipods will work as long as they have a swivel/cant feature.

 

[psharon78]

I've used both Atlas and Accu-tac. For PRS, i mostly prefer my Accu-tac. For hunting, I like Atlas

 

[MO Fugga]

Ckye Pods are sold second hand all the time. I got mine that way. Go look in the PX. They come up from time to time.

For your use it might be an overkill but you shouldn’t regret it. There are others out there like the Warne bipods and MDTs cheaper Grnd pod which gives some of the features in a less expensive set up. You really just need to figure what you need and what you want to spend. For just prone shooting pretty much all bipods will work as long as they have a swivel/cant feature.

I have a Grnd pod. Best bang for the buck!

 

[VandelayIndustries]

I’m probably in the minority but I don’t like ckyepods. Tbac bipods are my favorite, atlas cal is solid for the money, if you want super lightweight mdts new mountain bipod is decent. Not as sturdy as a tbac but that’s the trade off for the weight.

 

[saddlerocker]

Just fyi since we are getting sorta close to black Friday, B&T sells blems around Black Friday. They go quick, so you need to be on point, but I got my Gen2 Cal last year for $204 shipped, and I can find no blem whatsoever.

(MDT has a badass sale too, but sometimes you need to get lucky)

 

[03machstock]

If not doing PRS and mainly prone check out the LRA f class bipod. I have one of them and it’s super stable, but on the bigger side. I got mine on a black Friday sale from them last year.

 

[Simonsza1]

Ckye pod standard = one and done for everything period!

 

[R_A_W]

Ckyepods are great, but a Harris BRMS w/ KMW pod loc is perfect for your use & will likely never fail you

watch shortactionprecision.com on BF

 

[SRPowah]

I don't compete. I can perform fine with a Harris, but prefer an Atlas at a minimum. Took a friend and his dad shooting out to 600 yards tonight. Both instantly complimented the Atlas when they got situated behind my rifle. They both use a Harris on their rifles. I am still eyeballing a TBAC to try though...

A quality bipod's price is worth every penny when you realize its a fraction of the total system costs, and most tend to notice the improvement instantly. If that improvement leads to less misses, it pays for itself quickly even for non-competitors. Plus you can always move it between rifles.

 

[____________]

Bipods are like shoes, there is no one best model for all tasks. I have run quite a few different models. In my opinion the accutac 5 WB is the best all around bipod for prone and bench shooters.

Something to think about, I have wide shoulders and a big upper body. I always run my bipod two notches out. So I like to buy longer bipods. For example, atlas makes a cal that is two inches longer. If you’re a big guy buy the longer version where possible.

My advice is it skip the ckyepod for your use case. It’s a waste of money for modified prone shooting.

 

[spife7980]

Sounds like you don’t need an expensive bipod to me.
The ckye pod is a very adaptable tool, but it’s adaptations do not pay any benefits from a bench. Atlas cal is my general preference.

 

[chzhd]

I shoot pretty much the same as OP, no PRS, primarily prone stationary target shooting.

Harris bipod w/ Pod-Loc works OK for a budget option. My go-to for a long time was the Atlas CAL but started running into and issue with it collapsing during a string of fire due to loading it (maybe I was loading it too much). Decided to try the Accu-Tac WB-4 and that was a tank. I played with it at home working on setup and adjustment and could not get over the bulk. Calling it a solid bipod is an understatement. I did how easy it was to extend the legs and the spring loaded retract. I ultimately went with the TBAC and have been very happy with it. In all cases, I would recommend getting the spike feet if you are going to setting it up in dirt or gravel.

I still have the Harris on my "M40A3" and it works good. The Atlas now floats between the Tikka T1X, .223Rem Bolt Action, AR-15 and AR-10. The Atlas started out on the AIAX which now hosts TBAC.

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