Anyone try one yet? Looks like they came out not too long ago and figured someone might have one.
Precision Rifle Gear New Warne Skyline Pro bipod
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Why are so many going to the trouble to design new bipods and they are still putting the final stock position so high above the leg apex geometry?
Just like with tripod mounted rifles, the higher the gun is above the apex, the less sturdy it is.
I'm sure that they are worried about trying to keep it narrow, etc. but going to all the other trouble of designing good legs and base features only to have the rifle so high above doesn't seem like a good trade off.
Just like with tripod mounted rifles, the higher the gun is above the apex, the less sturdy it is.
I'm sure that they are worried about trying to keep it narrow, etc. but going to all the other trouble of designing good legs and base features only to have the rifle so high above doesn't seem like a good trade off.
^^^ I was wondering about this as well. Perhaps the picture makes it look more exaggerated that it is in reality?
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For those that already ordered will find out soon enough. My match rifle is about 23 pounds. I won’t be slamming it on the ground but I’ll see how stable or flexy it is.
Quick off the cuff impressions..
The legs are quick deploy from closed to 90 degrees. You can easily slap them down. If you flip the bipod around you have 45 and 90. There is slop/play in the bipod. The legs are geared so they splay at the same time. So far it seems “stable” while prone. Obviously I need to shoot with it. There is some give or flex to the legs when you set it down on the ground with the weight of the rifle.
The bipod tips the scale at 20.5 oz as configured. What I don’t like so far is the cant lock. Even when tightened if you cant the rifle left and right you can watch the lock knob loosen itself.
The legs are quick deploy from closed to 90 degrees. You can easily slap them down. If you flip the bipod around you have 45 and 90. There is slop/play in the bipod. The legs are geared so they splay at the same time. So far it seems “stable” while prone. Obviously I need to shoot with it. There is some give or flex to the legs when you set it down on the ground with the weight of the rifle.
The bipod tips the scale at 20.5 oz as configured. What I don’t like so far is the cant lock. Even when tightened if you cant the rifle left and right you can watch the lock knob loosen itself.
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I feel that same about the cant and on my workbench wasn’t 100% if it was straight. I need to shoot off it to see how it does. Really no other complaints so far
Someone on Facebook mentioned the cant issue and Warne said this:
“Sorry about the tension not locking. Please try snugging up the screw that runs through the middle of it.”
I have wondered about that as well and I'm sure I'm not the only one that has had the idea of why not make a two piece bipod that attaches via M loc or pic rail that puts it up near the centerline of the barrel.
It always seemed like a good idea to me.
Broke down and bought one to try. Should be here next week so we shall see how it compares to the Ckyepod.
Took it out yesterday to zero my rimfire. The barrel is a 1.25” straight at 25” with 2 internal weights in the front of the ACC Elite. I didn’t feel any weird flexing that affected my groups.
One thing I will note now that I’ve communicated with Warne is how the legs rest when they are folded. One leg sits higher up. This only applies in the “quick deploy” setting. If you turn the bipod around and fold up the legs they will lock in the notch and be even. The CS rep I dealt with spoke to the QC team and checked all the production samples they had. They were the same. When deployed and in the locking notches it’s 100% fine. If anything it’s aesthetically not pleasing. Sucks for the amount of money but they said that’s just how it is. Tightening the knob screw also took care of the loosening tension. I made micro adjustments while shooting and it did not come loose. I did swap out the Arca clamp for a Gray Ops one.
Nice rifle, your avatar cracks me up as I was on a flight with him from Houston to little Rock.
Really laid back chill dude but could tell he was getting irritated from all the people hounding him.
That little difference is something I wouldn't be worried or concerned about at all. As long as it locks out right then it is what it is.
How narrow do the feet get when in on the closest setting and extended? Just wondering if they get as narrow as a Ckyepod.
Ckye-Pod PRS
Narrow- 5.5” wide legs in
Narrow- 8” wide legs pulled
Widest- 14.5” wide legs in
Widest- 21” wide legs pulled
Warne
Narrow- 7.5” wide legs in
Narrow- 10.5” wide legs pulled
Widest- 16.5” wide legs in
Widest- 23” wide legs pulled
There are obvious differences but functionally it didn’t feel like I was missing anything from the Ckye-Pod which is my primary match bipod. Adjustments were fast and I felt stable enough. I didn’t pay full price so that was a bonus. Warne has a 40% discount for PRS members.
I’ll shoot a few more matches with it and will get a much better idea but for now it’s not bad.
Just got mine in today. As mentioned it comes in the quick deploy set up but easy enough to swap it with two screws or just spin the whole bipod on the arca rail in a pinch. All in all it feels pretty nice and stable. Will get it to the range and see as soon as I can.
One little negative I see so far is the legs can not be angled out separately. They only go out together. This is good one way as it's only one button to get both out, which is nice, but it's nice to be able to just angle one out if needed too.
One little negative I see so far is the legs can not be angled out separately. They only go out together. This is good one way as it's only one button to get both out, which is nice, but it's nice to be able to just angle one out if needed too.
A couple pics I took for a friend and figured some might want to see. This is both bipods all the way in and legs fully extended.
I was about to go that route but PRS pricing was the same.
The legs on your Warne uneven when folded up?
Which version did you two buy? The lite legs or the precision legs? They appear to be the lite legs.
Lite because the legs were more in line with the Cyke Pod. The precision legs are similar to accutac legs.
Yup mine is Lite too and for the same reason. I like being able to reach up and grab the whole leg to pull it out.
How does it feel durrability wise? Material is solid?
For $260, if its decent thats a good option to outfit a other guns you dont want to drop 600 bucks on a ckyyepod for.
Materials seem pretty solid in my Lite version but need to use it some more before giving any serious reviews. The Ckyepod would be my choice at actual MSRP but for the discount it's definitely a solid option. I would like to see the other version they have to compare them.
My second one has been fine. I would recommend putting loctite on the screws on the legs. I had one back out. I will say Warne sent out a replacement screw right away, no questions asked.
Do you feel there's any instabity in this bipod with the attachment point being so high above the legs?
I really haven't noticed that. I will say it is a lot more stable with the legs either wider our or out front.
Bipod is plenty stable for me. I think more was made of the design than what actually shows up in use.
Thanks guys
Would you still recommend one for PRS, and some field matches?
I should add that I'm currently running a Harris with the sling stud, not sure if I should sink $100 into an Area 419 Arca mount or get the warne on discount.
Would you still recommend one for PRS, and some field matches?
I should add that I'm currently running a Harris with the sling stud, not sure if I should sink $100 into an Area 419 Arca mount or get the warne on discount.
I run one for PRS and it has been great. I have no complaints.
