Obviously a couple little mods have been needed to get the CAL working to my liking, but I can’t say I’ve liked any other bipod as much as the CAL. It does what I need. Very thankful for the CAL.
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I installed the parts and find that the tension is only about 25-30% to lock up and that it is still to sensitive to suit me. I also don't like the way the brass washer is wearing on the pivot point and at my acceptable tension point and not a fluid motion of movement this will wear and at some point. The second thing is when I took it out to test with other shooters to try we found that the lever still loosens up (unscrews). Again I tend to agjust my tension on my Atlas bipods once and very rarely ever adjust agiain I appreciate your help in trying to rectify the problems and I'm not saying that it will not work well for alot of others as it may be perfect, just not for me that's all.Yes, please do explain this.
Kasey, if I received my bipod May 12th, did it come with the new parts installed. Sorry this is my first atlas, and I although I have fiddled with it, haven't taken it out to the range yet.
I installed the parts and find that the tension is only about 25-30% to lock up and that it is still to sensitive to suit me. I also don't like the way the brass washer is wearing on the pivot point and at my acceptable tension point and not a fluid motion of movement this will wear and at some point. The second thing is when I took it out to test with other shooters to try we found that the lever still loosens up (unscrews). Again I tend to agjust my tension on my Atlas bipods once and very rarely ever adjust agiain I appreciate your help in trying to rectify the problems and I'm not saying that it will not work well for alot of others as it may be perfect, just not for me that's all.
Yes that SHOULD be the case. Easy to check though, unscrew Pod-Loc and look for spring under collar of Pod-Loc and once loose you should feel some tension between cradle (part with legs attached) and base.
bas402, thanks for reply. We can add additional tension easily. I've not seen the Pod-loc loosen when moving through the cant arc, maybe I'm not running it tight enough to start with? But if you're not going to use it, I'd sure like to look at it and we can give you a full refund if desired. Brandi can get you RMA and return postage if you'll contact her - [email protected] .
Thank for the support kRcu! I hated to ask you guys to instal those parts but am glad it's fairly quick and painless.
More pictures please, thank you .
Does it have same leg´s that is on the PRS model, that are not rolling around?
Kasey, I would be interested in hearing how to increase tension. I installed the upgrade and would like to see if more tension improves it further.
Thanks for your business! Sure, what I was thinking was to put a washer(s) under the large spring, inside the pod-loc, dropped down into the cavity, this will move the spring out which will in use be compressed more adding tension.
What I'm not understanding is the need for more tension between loose and lock, So I get it that having zero tension gave a loose Parker Hale bipod feel. But the springs gave it some adjustable tension.... Anyhow, I fully get the personal preference thing, me, I'm paying so little attention to my bipod, just looking at target and working trigger. But, I miss a lot too!
Kasey, it’s all good and I appreciate your support, offer and your concern, I have a friend that only shoots from a bench and it works great for him so I let him have it. Like I stated just didn’t fit my needs. Just back to running my 4 Atlas PRS pods for now?Yes that SHOULD be the case. Easy to check though, unscrew Pod-Loc and look for spring under collar of Pod-Loc and once loose you should feel some tension between cradle (part with legs attached) and base.
bas402, thanks for reply. We can add additional tension easily. I've not seen the Pod-loc loosen when moving through the cant arc, maybe I'm not running it tight enough to start with? But if you're not going to use it, I'd sure like to look at it and we can give you a full refund if desired. Brandi can get you RMA and return postage if you'll contact her - [email protected] .
Thank for the support kRcu! I hated to ask you guys to instal those parts but am glad it's fairly quick and painless.
First off, I am curious as to what a non-locking Harris bipod is.I am new to PRS competitions (1 match using a non locking Harris bipod - wrong gear!).
why is the non pan (CAL) version preferred over the pan and cant (PSR) version?
A really old one that came with a used upper I bought. No lock for cant would be the better description - the legs do lock...Thanks.First off, I am curious as to what a non-locking Harris bipod is.
I’ve had a btc-pro backordered for a while now. Until then I have nothing to mount my cal with.Just received my new CAL BT65 today from Mile High... What a great piece of kit ! I've been waiting for a bipod like this for years. Can't wait to get it dirty - Just need the RRS BTC-Pro do get back in stock.
And Thanks to MHSA for great service getting it to me.
What a blessing buy a psr or something else,I do not rate the cal at all.Thanks for the update since I have one on back order.
Montrose
PSA - We have had a series of challenges with the CAL and with distances getting longer and rightfully todays end users expectations from a bipod are increasing as well. We've become aware of some design issues that need to be addressed and as such we have stopped production and stopped shipping CAL bipods as of today. I suspect 15-20% of all shooters will appreciate what we are doing but as we cannot determine who will be doing what with our gear, we are going to satisfy that minority KNOWING the majority will be getting a better product.
I apologize for any trouble this may cause anyone here.
To be clear, there is no concern about using the CAL's that you own.
We will announce when we are back in production as well as the upgrade we will make available to those that own a current CAL and want the upgrade.
I'm out as I've got a bit of work to do!
Looking forward to these when they're ready. Will throw one on my ARCALOCK mount and go to townPSA - We have had a series of challenges with the CAL and with distances getting longer and rightfully todays end users expectations from a bipod are increasing as well. We've become aware of some design issues that need to be addressed and as such we have stopped production and stopped shipping CAL bipods as of today. I suspect 15-20% of all shooters will appreciate what we are doing but as we cannot determine who will be doing what with our gear, we are going to satisfy that minority KNOWING the majority will be getting a better product.
I apologize for any trouble this may cause anyone here.
To be clear, there is no concern about using the CAL's that you own.
We will announce when we are back in production as well as the upgrade we will make available to those that own a current CAL and want the upgrade.
I'm out as I've got a bit of work to do!
I will be looking forward to have my Gen 1 Cal upgraded to Gen 2. Thanks for the update.Guys I apologize for my absence here, been living in a blender on both personal and buiness fronts. On the business side, B&T has successfully sued a US infringer of our patents, entered a licensing agreement with another company and are negotiating a licensing agreement with a third. And we are working with FBI and DHS on counterfeit Atlas bipods. (I no longer feel the love from china I once did as they are now counterfeiting some of the infringing bipods...). On the personal side, I will keep that personal.
Regarding the CAL, the CAL Gen 2 will have several improvements, tension that is end user adjustable (in addition to a Pod-Loc), legs that are out front, a higher Apex for starters and I'm trying to get the cost down without sacrificing strength.
Our plan is to offer a Gen 2 upgrade to Gen 1 owners with no timeline (we still get V7, the original pull leg design, back for upgrades...) and we plan to be in production this month.
What is interesting is we have people that have a CAL Gen 1 and are contacting us to buy another. And people that are "no way keeping it".... If you can, please stand by to see the Gen 2 before acting. My hope is you will be 95% satisfied with the CAL Gen 2.
Last, we have a newsletter we use for an information vehicle, we send it out monthly and/or as needed. We will also be using it to introducev some new kit soon as well.. http://www.accu-shot.com/newsletter-signup.php
I sincerely thank you for your patronage and patience.
Regarding the CAL, the CAL Gen 2 will have several improvements, tension that is end user adjustable (in addition to a Pod-Loc), legs that are out front, a higher Apex for starters and I'm trying to get the cost down without sacrificing strength.
Our plan is to offer a Gen 2 upgrade to Gen 1 owners with no timeline (we still get V7, the original pull leg design, back for upgrades...) and we plan to be in production this month.
Last, we have a newsletter we use for an information vehicle, we send it out monthly and/or as needed. We will also be using it to introducev some new kit soon as well.. http://www.accu-shot.com/newsletter-signup.php
I sincerely thank you for your patronage and patience.