MDT GRND-POD ARCA Mount Problems

[dubbednate]

I have a question for you all. I have a Daniel Defense Delta 5 Pro. It has an ARCA rail and I bought an MDT GRND-POD. I've ran into some problems with it. The clamp for the bipod, even when fully tightened on the ARCA rail, slides freely. I even had MDT send me a new mount because they thought there might be a problem with it. I can't figure out what's wrong. Has anybody else ran into this problem?

 

[XLR308]

Have you looked up what the external dimensions should be and verified they are within spec ?
Not sure the Bear Pit is a good place to have this if you want serious answers.

 

[dubbednate]

Have you looked up what the external dimensions should be and verified they are within spec ?

External dimensions of the clamp?

 

[XLR308]

External dimensions of the clamp?

The rail dimensions, and measure the clamp to verify which one is either out or if something is out wack with clamp or user error.

 

[dubbednate]

Yeah good idea. Thank you. I know it could totally be me but it seems pretty simple: put the clamp on and tighten it. I've used plenty of RRS with ARCA rails before and never had a problem.

 

[XLR308]

Just friendly advice but the bear pitt is for bullshitting and mud slinging and you may get some fucked advice and comments posting for technical advice.

 

[dubbednate]

Just friendly advice but the bear pitt is for bullshitting and mud slinging and you may get some fucked advice and comments posting for technical advice.

Copy. What's the best thread for this?

 

[XLR308]

Somewere in gear or technical i would have to look.
Just scroll through the forum list.
The Armory

 

[Hagen]

Copy. What's the best thread for this?

I would go with "the armory"

 

[chevy_man]

You can't find the right sub-forum. This would lead me to believe it's user error.

Or the ARCA rail is too small. That would have to be noticable if you had any other ARCA attachments to test it with though. So I'm still voting user error.

 

[dubbednate]

You can't find the right sub-forum. This would lead me to believe it's user error.

Or the ARCA rail is too small. That would have to be noticable if you had any other ARCA attachments to test it with though. So I'm still voting user error.

I'll take it. Wish I knew how I was putting a clamp on wrong.

 

[chevy_man]

I'll take it. Wish I knew how I was putting a clamp on wrong.

Have you tried anything else on the rail?

I would believe DD screwed up before MDT screwed up myself.

 

[WaltHer]

Have you tried anything else on the rail?

I would believe DD screwed up before MDT screwed up myself.

Fuck that. This is clearly the fault of the police, government employees, taxation, tyranny, and a slide in western values. Burt, Wade? Opinions?

 

[msgriff]

There isn't a dimension standard for ARCA rails like there is for a Picatinny rail. There are variations and incompatibilities. Some manufacturers of clamps have addressed the issue. How old is your MDT?

 

[dubbednate]

Have you tried anything else on the rail?

There isn't a dimension standard for ARCA rails like there is for a Picatinny rail. There are variations and incompatibilities. Some manufacturers of clamps have addressed the issue. How old is your MDT?

Brand new. My ARCA rail is 1.5” wide.