I recently finished my first centerfire build (Remington 700 in .260 Rem) but I have been struggling with finding the right bipod. So far, I have purchased 4 bipods specifically for this rifle and returned or sold 3 of them. FYI, I already own an Atlas B10 V8 that I use for my rimfire rifles but I really want the absolute lightest bipod that I can find. A weight under 8 ounces would be ideal.
Bipod #1:
Javelin Bipod
The first bipod I tried was the
Javelin bipod (weighs 5.22 oz.) made by
Spartan Precision Equipment. I immediately returned it because the bipod is not foldable while mounted. I paid around $350, which included free shipping from the UK.
Bipod #2:
Modular Evolution Bipod
My second purchase was the
Evolution bipod (weighs 14.00 oz.). This bipod is basically a clone of the Atlas bipod with carbon fiber legs. My only complaint was its weight and as a result I never used it. I think I paid about $350 but sold it here in the classifieds.
Bipod #3:
Spartan 300 Bipod
My third bipod purchase was the
Spartan 300 bipod (weighs 5.60 oz.) and is also made by
Spartan Precision Equipment. The Spartan 300 bipod was very nice, but I had two issues with it. First, the cant tension was not adjustable. Second the leg extensions were not spring loaded nor were they notched. So basically to extend the legs you twist to unlock then pull to desired length. I purchased it on sale for $400, which included free shipping from the UK. Once again, I returned it for a refund.
Bipod #4:
Tier-One Tactical Bipod
Today I received bipod #4, the Tactical bipod by
Tier-One (based in the UK). The Tactical bipod is offered in many different configurations. I selected one with 7”-9” carbon fiber legs, tilt but no pan feature, QD mount and the optional Pod Lock. Several variations are available such as aluminum or carbon fiber legs, pan & tilt, tilt only, two leg heights and three different adapters for attachment. The advertised weight of my particular bipod was 8.53 oz. I paid $418, which included free 2-day shipping from the UK. The bipod has every feature I wanted: spring loaded notched deployable legs, carbon fiber legs, QD attachment and a sturdy case. I’m disappointed with the actual weight as it is 11.52 oz.
After reading all the replies to this post, I have decided to simply keep this bipod and discontinue my search for a lighter one.
There are a couple other bipods on the market that I have looked at but will not work for my build. The bipods listed below I considered:
-Accu-Tac BR-4 G2 bipod (20.00 oz.)
-Warne Skyline bipod (19.00 oz.)
-Boscabel Bel-Loc bipod (16.93 oz.)
-Knight Armament Precision bipod (12.50 oz.)
-Rugged Ridge Outdoor Gear Extreme bipod (~12 oz.)
-Magpul bipod (~11 oz.)
-Steinert Sensing Systems NeoPod bipod (2.90 oz.)
I know I am leaving out Harris bipods and that is because I will not use them. Thanks again to everyone who responded.