They were worth the wait. I could swear it was a Gen2 if my packing slip didn't say otherwise. MDT did right by their customers.
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They were worth the wait. I could swear it was a Gen2 if my packing slip didn't say otherwise. MDT did right by their customers.
They sure did do us right! My standard one should be here today. Waiting on the triple pull to ship. They sure made up for the black friday site crashes.
Thanks MDT
Thanks MDT
Not sure, they had said they were installing newer parts on the remaining gen1s and going over all the QC. There's some play in the legs but I doubt it'll be an issue when the rifle is shouldered.
It isn't a Gen 2. It has a few Gen 2 parts though.
https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/mdt-fufillment.7046006/post-9192768
I got my Ckye Pod a couple weeks ago, I was shocked at how "sloppy" it was; the legs have upwards of 1 inch of play/movement while locked... I was aware that I should expect some play (I've read plenty of threads on it, including this dumpster fire from this summer), but I didn't think it would be this loose. I reached out to MDT thinking it was a defective unit (with a video to demonstrate), but they confirmed that my Ckye Pod is within their acceptable tolerances for a factor second. While some people are receiving Gen1s with Gen2 parts (or just new Gen2s?), people could receive a unit that is a customer return from an earlier production run (I have to assume that's what I got).
Just to be clear, I'm not knocking MDT for their customer service, they offered to give me a refund for the unit after confirming it was within their acceptable tolerances for a factory second even though their policy states that factory seconds are a final sale. I do appreciate their offer, but I'm not looking to take advantage of their customer service.
And for all the trolls out there saying "what did you expect when you bought a factory second?!" - yes, it is a factory second, but MDT is still putting their name on it and it was still $385 (30% discount on original price). MDT has a reputation for quality, so I had higher expectations, even for a factory second.
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"The legs have upwards of 1 inch of play/movement while locked..."
Just curious, how are you measuring this? Like the ends of the legs will wobble 1" back and forth, front to back, when extended?
Not necessarily flex, more like wobble from having looser fitting parts.
Wobble is a good way to put it. I'm measuring at the feet of the bipod. There is definitely more wobble front-to-back than there is side-to-side. Maybe I'm being too nit picky, idk. It just feels a lot looser than my friend's ckye pod (also Black Friday purchase).
Here is a video with the legs partially extended.
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Yea, the way MDT described it, it sounds like these factory seconds have a wider range of tolerances. Im guessing I just got one of the looser ones. It does function fine, and I'm sure it will be fine in the field (MDT is confident it will be, so I trust them). I'm just worried that the legs could "wobble" out of position under recoil unless the spikes are dug into the ground (and the Ckye Pod isn't designed for prone shooting).
What do you mean it isn't designed for prone shooting?
I should clarify, the design of the Ckye Pod wasn't focused on making the most stable bipod for prone shooting, it's designed for awkward, unusual, and improvised shooting position, hence the versatility (different angles, widths, lengths, even triple pull legs). The versatility and quick adjustments is where this bipod shines over others.
Plenty of people have proven it is more than capable for prone shooting, but its not the reason people pay a premium for it.
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I haven't tested it out in the field yet, but I should be able to get out to the range this weekend and see how it performs. I agree that some play is fine given the versatility and ease of use, especially if it's straight back and forth. This just seems like a lot, especially compared to my Atlas PSR and Warne Skyline, which have little to no play/wobble.
i just got an atlas cal, which has more play than my accu-tac, and i put cleated feet on it, which has a ball joint...
but once the legs are splayed out, it only moves back and forth,
Guys, I just wanted to take a second and thank you for all the sale items. I meant to write this earlier but have been slammed. Anyways, I got my Bipod many weeks back and I got to say I’m super impressed. I mean I’m familiar with the the bipods but mine looks brand spanking new. Certainly didn’t come across as a blemish to me. I’ll gladly buy more blemished items again next time! Thanks again. It was worth the wait!
PS Mine does not have any new parts and does have some wobble but a little play is good. I don’t care for my pod to be rock solid. If you’ve ever used a TRG bipod then you know. As far as I’m concerned the TRG bipod was an awesome design except for one flaw. There is no way to tension the slop. Like it’s great when you load the bipod as intended but as soon as you let off and loading the rifle flops like a fish. I decided to sell mine and move onto some others long ago but wish I hadn’t.
PS Mine does not have any new parts and does have some wobble but a little play is good. I don’t care for my pod to be rock solid. If you’ve ever used a TRG bipod then you know. As far as I’m concerned the TRG bipod was an awesome design except for one flaw. There is no way to tension the slop. Like it’s great when you load the bipod as intended but as soon as you let off and loading the rifle flops like a fish. I decided to sell mine and move onto some others long ago but wish I hadn’t.
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