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Bipod for new build
- Thread starter Matt_3479
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It will streamline the feedback if you provide a wee bit more info like type of rifle and what purpose it will be used for. IMHO
TBAC bipod. I can run the bolt and the TBAC stays in place, but I can easily cant the rifle to level things out. The legs are spring-loaded which are a decent feature and being able to quickly deploy the legs is nice if you're coming off a barricade to prone. Ckye-pod is nice as well, I've heard good things from guys that run them.
I apologize.
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Mpa ba comp chassis
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main purpose will be comp/target. I will take it in the field for coyotes for sure, we will see total weight before I decide if it comes anywhere else with me lol
Right now I’ve noticed the atlas cal or super cal be more beneficial over the ckyepod at 6 matches this year. And now you have to buy a lever to adjust the cant, makes it less appealing to me. Atlas Cal BT65 for the win
what’s makes it more beneficial? I’ve never seen the ckye pod but it seems to be so universal. Price is steep though. Just don’t want to waist the money on one if it’s not worth it
I had a Ckye-pod and thought it was awesome. But for me, I just didnt ever use it any other way than a normal bipod. I ended up selling it in favor for a cal gen 2. It's my second cal, and I'm still not a huge fan of the cant adjustment but it checks all other boxes for me. A few weeks ago i got the urge and couldn't resist and bought a TBAC bipod. I sold it within a week. I just didnt like it. I thought the leg adjustment was awkward and it had a lot of slop in it. Took a pretty good loss on that little adventure. CAL gen2 would be my suggestion for anyone currently looking for a solid bipod.
Here is a comparison I did a while ago. My favorite bipod is still the sake trg, then the atlas cal, then Harris.
For how much you will spend on a Ckyepod vs. how much you will actually use the features that it has over an Atlas/Harris.... get whatever is cheapest.
The lone scenario in which I would say a Ckyepod is beneficial is field matches. If you’re shooting out west/wide open field matches, it’s definitely nice to have the ability to go as high or as low are you need, etc.
For square range matches, they are pretty much pointless and offer no benefit over your standard bipods. Majority of guys worth their weight in bullets just use a bag...
The lone scenario in which I would say a Ckyepod is beneficial is field matches. If you’re shooting out west/wide open field matches, it’s definitely nice to have the ability to go as high or as low are you need, etc.
For square range matches, they are pretty much pointless and offer no benefit over your standard bipods. Majority of guys worth their weight in bullets just use a bag...
to be honest it’s nothing. My first custom I was being a bit.. Stingy. I regretted not spending the extra do on an action. Second custom I bought everything and against my better judgement (not that I’m unhappy) I purchased another more based priced custom action but it’s leaving me wonder. So this build I purchased the action I wanted, a chassis I’ve been curious about, and now before purchasing a bipod I just don’t want to be wondering. With actions it can be night and day, but i never hear about many bipods other then Harris and atlas so I wasn’t sure if it was a bad bipod or if it was just too pricey for most people or if it just didn’t offer much benefit over most other bipods!
thank you! I am curious about it cause it seems to over large flexibility but in Canada the match’s are pretty few and far between and 90% of my shoot is on Decently flatish ground
Sounds like your better served by an atlas or Harris. My opinion after spending the money is stick with an atlas and save up and buy a tripod. The combo of the atlas and a tripod are much better than spending the money on the ckye unless you have a very specific use.
I think everyone has answer your question pretty fairly in this thread and has given you some good insight 
I am obviously going to be biased towards the Ckye Pod, but I acknowledge that it isn't the "be-all-end-all" choice for everyone.
Depending on where in Canada you are, the matches and hunting terrain will dictate really how effective rifle support (bipods, tripod and bags) will really be. If you're on the East side shooting in the Ontario and QC matches, then pretty much all of your match use and hunting will be on flatter ground and off of relatively stable support. Out here in the West, our BCPRL and SAPRL matches are starting to expand more, and the Ckye Pod is really king for high-angle, mountain terrain as well as creative props that we have at our ranges! The fact that the cant is not limited to 20* or 60* but rather 170* allows you to extend the legs into a weird position, rotate your gun up so that it is level and still make a solid shot. Not to mention that a lot of hunting between the west coast and central AB is pretty damn mountainous, so getting that stable position is key to making an ethical shot.
TLDR: figure out where and what at you'll be shooting the most; if it is mainly flat and open then the Ckye Pod may not be your best choice, but if it is mountainous and challenging terrain, the Ckye Pod is king!
Also, we have a 30-day, no questions asked, money back guarantee if you want to try one and send it back
Josh
I am obviously going to be biased towards the Ckye Pod, but I acknowledge that it isn't the "be-all-end-all" choice for everyone.Depending on where in Canada you are, the matches and hunting terrain will dictate really how effective rifle support (bipods, tripod and bags) will really be. If you're on the East side shooting in the Ontario and QC matches, then pretty much all of your match use and hunting will be on flatter ground and off of relatively stable support. Out here in the West, our BCPRL and SAPRL matches are starting to expand more, and the Ckye Pod is really king for high-angle, mountain terrain as well as creative props that we have at our ranges! The fact that the cant is not limited to 20* or 60* but rather 170* allows you to extend the legs into a weird position, rotate your gun up so that it is level and still make a solid shot. Not to mention that a lot of hunting between the west coast and central AB is pretty damn mountainous, so getting that stable position is key to making an ethical shot.
TLDR: figure out where and what at you'll be shooting the most; if it is mainly flat and open then the Ckye Pod may not be your best choice, but if it is mountainous and challenging terrain, the Ckye Pod is king!
Also, we have a 30-day, no questions asked, money back guarantee if you want to try one and send it back
Josh
Haha thank you everyone!! I do shoot and hunt in Ontario, mainly mid to southern Ontario where like josh said is pretty flat and solid shooting platforms. I mainly wanted to make sure I wasn’t going to be missing out by not going with the ckye pod. Like I said earlier, I cheaped put pre say on the last build and while it shoots amazing and it’s a great build, it left me wondering. If the ckye doesn’t offer me anything I need then I’m good with Harris and atlas.
what does the atlas cal offer that makes it differ from the other atlas’s
what does the atlas cal offer that makes it differ from the other atlas’s
I only have a Harris atm, but am wanting a Ckye. I was going to get the TBAC bipod until I found the Ckye. Now I'm at a toss up. Maybe it's because of the "fad" with them, maybe because I want something fancier. I don't even shoot PRS but am trying to get into it. Hell trying to train for it is nearly impossible here in S. GA. I guess for now the Harris gets the job done having to shoot prone or off of benches, but it's pretty basic.
The second from left looks like the Tier-One Tactical Bipod, but what adapter is that?
The Tier-One Tactical is my favorite bipod by far.
Nice work on the adapter. I own a tier-one tactical bipod, would you be willing to make another mlok adapter and sell it to me?
I appreciate it, but don’t think I could lol. I might purchase something and if the sale comes back on I can rotate some bipods. I technically could get 2. Thank you
Thank you for your patronage! Not sure what Atlas you have but the CAL is different than the V8 or PSR models in that it is CANT only and really low profile when stowed. As far a matches go, hate to say it but you'll use a bag for front support more than a bipod from what I've seen.
i have a v8 model actually. I’m assuming with it being CANT only it makes it a bit more stable and probably faster recovery?
Again, Thank you! The V8 has evolved a ton but the PSR model even more so. All of these improvements were pushed to the CAL and we eliminated the PAN so yes, it would seem more "stable" as there's one less axis of movement (please note having solid PAN and CANT is benificial for dynamic shooting). On the recovery, lets open that can of worms... lol, I believe recovery is going to depend the most on body position and how that body is married to the rifle AND what you are shooting off of. The idea that a single axis (CAL) of movement will allow faster recovery is logical.
Awesome well I’ll wait to hear what we are going to do with the mdt bipods, should find out in a week or so if we can get a decent deal on it! If so I’ll give it a go, but interested in trying the cal as well so might grab both... we will see. Wife is going kill me, bit of a spending spree past we weeks.
would like to decide soon though, as all new build should hopefully be completed in 2 weeks as long as all goes smoothly! Fingers crossed
