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Warne Skyline Bipod
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Hmmm suspicious on the ability to deploy legs in multiple positions like the atlas... I might be wrong, but this bipod seems to be infringing on a certain patent from a major bipod manufacturer.
Patent infringements? Not good quality? Care to elaborate on your thoughts/experience with this bipod?
I run a PSR, and love it, but the locking pan and quick leg extension are appealing features. I've never used Warne products before, so I'm not familiar with the company or quality of their products.
Wow, didn't know we had so many IP/patent law attorneys on the hide
Or they saw that no bipod under $300 is worth using so they upped the price so people would buy it.
I ordered one as well. I contacted Warne and asked about the arca mounts. Was told once those are released can swap for the picatinny one with $20 extra.
I like my Atlas a lot. I also have a Cadex Lite on the way, and my friend has a few accutacs for comparison once the Warne arrives, but optics planet has these for 266 right now so it might be worth the gamble.
weird from my desktop it’s showing $329, cell phone shows it at $266
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I used the free 2nd day air code. When using the 5% off they wanted to charge me for shipping then
$292 now. Prices are all over the place. Looks like a great pod. Wish I had known about it when I was out there in Nevada a couple weeks ago. Arca mountable?
Arca adapter coming. I think it is $20. Prices are all over the place. Pretty sure they run a demand app similar to other stores. More interest increases the price.
$20 and your picatinny mount.
Anyone buy extra feet as well? I like how the claw feet articulate.
Just unboxed it. First impression is that it is well built, but damn... it is beefy. Attached is a pic of it next to my atlas PSR. Not only are skyline bipod legs about twice as thick as the PSR bipod legs, but the skyline weighs +50% (+6oz) more.
So, now to the functionality.
- The tension ball (pan and swivel) locks up solid, eliminating any movement
- Tension is easy to adjust, offers fine adjustments, and the movement is very smooth
- Adjusting the legs is about as easy as it gets, and very easy to operate
- The legs are rigid, with little movement when loading the bipod (as are the legs on the PSR)
- Feels like the bipod could withstand a grenade
Concerns:
- The ball (for swivel and pan) is exposed to the elements on both sides, so I fear that when it gets covered in dirt (because it will), it could get jammed up
- The feet screw on, which I can see them coming loose and falling off (hoping I'm wrong)
- The base of the bipod (mount and ball) is bulky
Other callouts:
- The tension wheel is backwards compared to the atlas (just had to be different...), this will definitely get the better of me while using both bipods
- The QD mount could be better (specifically the lever and locking latch), but I will admit that I am partial to the ADM mount
Overall, it looks and feels like it will be an awesome bipod. I'm cautiously optimistic about it, but I'm looking forward to putting it through some field use to see how it holds up.
If anyone wants camparisons to the PSR, let me know and I'll do my best to provide an unbiased opinion or facts.
So, now to the functionality.
- The tension ball (pan and swivel) locks up solid, eliminating any movement
- Tension is easy to adjust, offers fine adjustments, and the movement is very smooth
- Adjusting the legs is about as easy as it gets, and very easy to operate
- The legs are rigid, with little movement when loading the bipod (as are the legs on the PSR)
- Feels like the bipod could withstand a grenade
Concerns:
- The ball (for swivel and pan) is exposed to the elements on both sides, so I fear that when it gets covered in dirt (because it will), it could get jammed up
- The feet screw on, which I can see them coming loose and falling off (hoping I'm wrong)
- The base of the bipod (mount and ball) is bulky
Other callouts:
- The tension wheel is backwards compared to the atlas (just had to be different...), this will definitely get the better of me while using both bipods
- The QD mount could be better (specifically the lever and locking latch), but I will admit that I am partial to the ADM mount
Overall, it looks and feels like it will be an awesome bipod. I'm cautiously optimistic about it, but I'm looking forward to putting it through some field use to see how it holds up.
If anyone wants camparisons to the PSR, let me know and I'll do my best to provide an unbiased opinion or facts.
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All good info there.
Yeah any comparisons would be good the prices are similar so if the Warne catches on I'm sure a lot of people will be deciding between the two.
Maybe some side by side pictures hard to tell how beefy everything is compared to Atlas.
Yeah any comparisons would be good the prices are similar so if the Warne catches on I'm sure a lot of people will be deciding between the two.
Maybe some side by side pictures hard to tell how beefy everything is compared to Atlas.
If you are concerned about the feet unscrewing... I would add some loctite to the threads... Thanks for the write up. I ordered mine. It looks like it will support a small truck as a jack stand
It does look like those quick adjust levers on the legs will get stuck on brush, tree limbs, kittens, rainbows, etc... for those of us using it in the field
It does look like those quick adjust levers on the legs will get stuck on brush, tree limbs, kittens, rainbows, etc... for those of us using it in the field
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Yes, that is something I forgot to mention - it has some snagable hardware on it, most notably the leg height adjustment levers. What I've done in the past, in similar scenarios, was use a durable thin elastic rubber to wrap the levers (almost like taping them to the legs). This leaves them functional, but reduces the snag factor.
Nice review. As long as mine show up tomorrow I’ll run in it a one day match Saturday and I can report back with how it does
I've played with one, but not shooting. It's fantastic in a demo setting, but who knows behind the rifle
I hope to get out tomorrow and finally shoot this gun, but my initial reaction is that it’s pretty ideal for me. Smooth pan and cant, easily adjusted, solid but with just a hint of flex (hopefully it’s by design and doesn’t open up).
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I got to use it this morning and it was quite impressive. The pan and cant feature is very smooth, and the tension wheel makes it very easy to adjust. I found myself using it a few times (which I don’t do on my atlas).
Someone on another site asked about the feet. They are just threaded on, and when I took one off it was loose enough that I think it might have started unthreading while I was shooting. This would be a possible concern. The feet themselves are soft rubber and quite grippy, a stark contrast to Accutac’s feet which are slippery.
Overall I’m very impressed. I’m interested to see how it compares with the Cadex Falcon Lite still, I should know by the end of the month. As of right now I can’t think of a better option at $270.
Someone on another site asked about the feet. They are just threaded on, and when I took one off it was loose enough that I think it might have started unthreading while I was shooting. This would be a possible concern. The feet themselves are soft rubber and quite grippy, a stark contrast to Accutac’s feet which are slippery.
Overall I’m very impressed. I’m interested to see how it compares with the Cadex Falcon Lite still, I should know by the end of the month. As of right now I can’t think of a better option at $270.
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I received my bipods on Friday and got to shoot with one a bit Friday than again yesterday. I agree with theflash_la review above. I love everything about the bipod and for the price I paid I would say its a winner and I am glad I bought 2 of them. Hopefully all the adjustments are still super smooth after 3 or 4 2 day matches with dust and dirt. Great job Warne!
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For those of you who have purchased one of these and have experience with the Atlas PSR, how do the two compare?
I have a Harris BRM-S that I’m fairly certain is too short. The more time I spend behind the rifle, the more my neck hurts. The first hour or so isn’t bad.... but it starts to wear on me after that.
I see that the Warne has the same ~6”-9” height as the BRM-S which gives me pause, but I’m still considering it. The PSR can be had in ~7”-13”.
How much can the pan and tilt be locked out on each of these?
I’m also considering the CAL gen 2 as I don’t really see myself needing pan. But, it too only come in ~6”-9” height. I suppose leg extensions could be slapped on.
Just trying to weight options. Thanks all.
I have a Harris BRM-S that I’m fairly certain is too short. The more time I spend behind the rifle, the more my neck hurts. The first hour or so isn’t bad.... but it starts to wear on me after that.
I see that the Warne has the same ~6”-9” height as the BRM-S which gives me pause, but I’m still considering it. The PSR can be had in ~7”-13”.
How much can the pan and tilt be locked out on each of these?
I’m also considering the CAL gen 2 as I don’t really see myself needing pan. But, it too only come in ~6”-9” height. I suppose leg extensions could be slapped on.
Just trying to weight options. Thanks all.
I don’t have a PSR, but I have the standard atlas bt something on my rpr and bergara. I like the warne better, it just feels more refined. It’s more solid, and beefier, though I have no issues with the atlas. There’s less flex, but still some. I find that I can still load it naturally with my 6.5cm.
Pan and cant is where this bipod makes the difference for me. It feels very smooth, and I can quickly adjust the tension, which I actually find myself doing more often. When you tighten it, it feels like it locks up tighter than my atlas (hand tight as I don’t have the tool for it). If I didn’t really like a good canting feature, I’m not sure I’d pay a premium for the warne.
Pan and cant is where this bipod makes the difference for me. It feels very smooth, and I can quickly adjust the tension, which I actually find myself doing more often. When you tighten it, it feels like it locks up tighter than my atlas (hand tight as I don’t have the tool for it). If I didn’t really like a good canting feature, I’m not sure I’d pay a premium for the warne.
I have the PSR and Warne. They're both great bipods, and I do plan on keeping both.
Here are a couple things I like about the Warne over the Atlas for:
- Pan/Cant locks up solid, the atlas struggles to do so
- Pan/Cant adjustment is very fine and easy to use
- Ease of adjusting the leg height
Here are a couple things I like about the atlas over the Warne:
- QD mount is much better (ADM)
- Feet are QD and locked in when attached (Warne feet screw in, which I have 1 foot that always comes loose from use)
- slimmer / lower profile
Here are a couple things I like about the Warne over the Atlas for:
- Pan/Cant locks up solid, the atlas struggles to do so
- Pan/Cant adjustment is very fine and easy to use
- Ease of adjusting the leg height
Here are a couple things I like about the atlas over the Warne:
- QD mount is much better (ADM)
- Feet are QD and locked in when attached (Warne feet screw in, which I have 1 foot that always comes loose from use)
- slimmer / lower profile
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I just got a Cadex Falcon Light bipod, and I feel the Warne fits well in the middle between that and my Atlas.
The Cadex has locking feet. I haven’t had a problem with the feet on my Warne coming loose, but the feet are grippy, and there’s no lock. I’ll probably add some vibratite or other light threadlocker for peace of mind.
Pan and cant with the Cadex feels more solid. It feels like I’m moving something on a linear carriage. I haven’t had a chance to compare the two in use, but I’m not sure there will be a practical difference.
The Warne is narrower than the Cadex, with beefier legs. It sits between the Cadex and Atlas in terms of size, I think it’s the heaviest though.
I also have the easiest time deploying the Atlas legs. I don’t know what it is, the pull down button on the Warne isn’t tricky, but I just can’t seem to deploy it as blindly and easily as the Atlas. The Cadex has a push button style too, but it seems to get stuck sometimes, it might just need to wear in, but it also only gets stuck when I’m trying to fold the legs after deploying, so it’s not an issue when deploying.
Overall, after using the Warne for a while now, I wish I would have bought 2 at 266, and sold my Atlas. At the 330ish I’m seeing now, not so much. I think it’s better, but I think it’s better by about the value of the price difference. I like the Cadex better than the Warne, but it’s not $200 better, let alone $300 better, I think it is better though.
The Cadex has locking feet. I haven’t had a problem with the feet on my Warne coming loose, but the feet are grippy, and there’s no lock. I’ll probably add some vibratite or other light threadlocker for peace of mind.
Pan and cant with the Cadex feels more solid. It feels like I’m moving something on a linear carriage. I haven’t had a chance to compare the two in use, but I’m not sure there will be a practical difference.
The Warne is narrower than the Cadex, with beefier legs. It sits between the Cadex and Atlas in terms of size, I think it’s the heaviest though.
I also have the easiest time deploying the Atlas legs. I don’t know what it is, the pull down button on the Warne isn’t tricky, but I just can’t seem to deploy it as blindly and easily as the Atlas. The Cadex has a push button style too, but it seems to get stuck sometimes, it might just need to wear in, but it also only gets stuck when I’m trying to fold the legs after deploying, so it’s not an issue when deploying.
Overall, after using the Warne for a while now, I wish I would have bought 2 at 266, and sold my Atlas. At the 330ish I’m seeing now, not so much. I think it’s better, but I think it’s better by about the value of the price difference. I like the Cadex better than the Warne, but it’s not $200 better, let alone $300 better, I think it is better though.
I just ordered the Arca one from guns2ammo for $243 once youput it in your cart.
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