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Pod loc

#7
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Ok thanks yall, sent an email to Terry. Its a KMW I bought from Triad last year and it does get used quite a bit, but for everyone's info I broke it while using a crook in a tree for a field expedient rest and it hit the tree during recoil. It didnt break off from twisting it by hand and probably would have last forever if I didnt hit it so hard. I like it so will get another one whether this one gets replaced or if I have to buy it.
 
#9
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I broke one on a hunt a couple years back and Terry sent me a new one ASAP no questions asked. Customer for life because of that.
 
#10
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Replacement already on the way, Terry said it will arrive my house tuesday. Awesome!
Sure hope I can soon afford to send him some business on one of his rifles, hopefully a 7wsm build. I really appreciate someone backing their products, even if it was an inexpensive pod-loc, makes me very confident in the more expensive stuff!
 
#12
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: crossgun</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Seems to me that if you broke it in the manner you said you did then he did you a really big favor.

His warranty goes above and beyond! </div></div>

While I agree, this is not an uncommon "failure" with the Podloc. I don't recall if it was this year or the 2009 Oregon Sniper Challenge there was a pile of 4-5 Podloc handles next to the barricade.

It's doesn't diminish the utility of the product, but it does highlight where care should be taken. Thankfully it appears that Terry fully supports his products even after user induced failure.
 
#13
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
While I agree, this is not an uncommon "failure" with the Podloc. I don't recall if it was this year or the 2009 Oregon Sniper Challenge there was a pile of 4-5 Podloc handles next to the barricade.

It's doesn't diminish the utility of the product, but it does highlight where care should be taken. Thankfully it appears that Terry fully supports his products even after user induced failure. </div></div>

Apparently action has been taken:

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1718742&nt=2&page=1

John
 
#14
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Terry is the most stand-up guy you could possibly imagine. I live maybe 30 min away from him and have been to his shop several times. Maybe just to bullshit or for advice on something but he ALWAYS has taken the time to talk to me. His products are top notch but his personal service is SECOND TO NONE. I will definately say, my KMW would not leave my hands for the world. If you can, give Terry a shot. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!

Ryan
 
#15
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jrob300</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Apparently action has been taken:

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1718742&nt=2&page=1

John </div></div>

I am aware of this and have not had a chance to get one of the new Podlocs, but I suspect that placing the handle against a barricade, then firing a highpower rifle with the new handles will result in a similar failure. If you made the lever strong enough to prevent this from occurring, then I think it would be strong enough to cause damage to the bipod. I don't believe it's a design flaw, but I do believe it's something the shooter should be aware of.

We have three on our work rifles. I still have not gotten around to checking to see if the levers are the new or old models.
 
#16
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I'd like to know how guys are breaking these off on barricades. I have used my Pod Locs on many barricades over the years and never had a problem. You all do realize you can reposition the handle so it's not always in the 6 o'clock position? Put it up it the 3 or 9 o'clock and you are less likely to break them. Also with the legs up, if you lay the flat bottom portion of the Harris on the barricade, if it's wide enough, it is more stable and takes the Pod Lock out of danger.
 
#17
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It's real simple.

From what I could see, they kept the handle in a "down" position and they set the stock on the barricade just behind the bipod.

I didn't say it was broken due to correct use. Just that they were broken.
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It's something a used needs to be aware of.
 
#20
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I was only half kidding although it would be a good video. Wasn't meant to piss you off any.
 
#21
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The only pic for you guys that I could find. When shooting off a barricade, a thin one in the pic where you can't set the flat portion of the Harris on it with Pod Loc in 3 or 9 o'clock positions, then put the rifle's forend on it ballanced to make it more stable and push it up against the wood. Bipod and Pod Loc infront and not getting damaged. Some padding on the forend helps to make it soft to hard contact and not jump as much. That's a SO Tech Skid Plate on there. I will try to take some better pics over the next week or so and get them posted so people don't break their Pod Locs as much.
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#22
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For those that did not bother to read the KMW post in the link. The PodLoc lever should break off before damage is done to the internal parts of the host bipod.

As a side note on the position of the handle when shooting (as in something other than 6:00). When a sniper buddy was using my shoulder for support to see over a fence, his PL was pointing straight down. Not until it was too late, did I realize that he had the rifle pulled back so the PL was resting on my collar bone. WOW, is an understatement......
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#23
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I was only half kidding although it would be a good video. Wasn't meant to piss you off any. </div></div>

Rob you didn't piss me off in the slightest. When I re-read my comment it did come off a bit frosty. Sorry.
 
#24
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Triad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For those that did not bother to read the KMW post in the link. The PodLoc lever should break off before damage is done to the internal parts of the host bipod.

As a side note on the position of the handle when shooting (as in something other than 6:00). When a sniper buddy was using my shoulder for support to see over a fence, his PL was pointing straight down. Not until it was too late, did I realize that he had the rifle pulled back so the PL was resting on my collar bone. WOW, is an understatement......
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</div></div> I hope i witness this one day. it would make my day!
 
#25
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For those that did not bother to read the KMW post in the link. The PodLoc lever should break off before damage is done to the internal parts of the host bipod.

As a side note on the position of the handle when shooting (as in something other than 6:00). When a sniper buddy was using my shoulder for support to see over a fence, his PL was pointing straight down. Not until it was too late, did I realize that he had the rifle pulled back so the PL was resting on my collar bone. WOW, is an understatement...... cry cry cry</div></div>

So, which broke first, your collar bone, or the podloc?
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#27
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LOL Triad - if he had a brake hope you had your ear pro on....

Pod-loc is back in action, thanks again Terry!

It was really cold that morning, I was taking a shot at a morning coyote during this cold snap. That might have contributed, and it was my fault for bracing it that way.
 
#29
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When my pod loc broke it was snowing outside. The handle flew into the snow somewhere and I couldn't find it. All I have left is a small piece where it bolted to the bipod. If I send just this piece in could I get a new one? It was one of the original pod locs that came out.
 
#30
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When my podloc broke, I contacted Terry and sent in the stripped off handle and he sent a replacement one ASAP. I think if you send whatever broken part you have, he'll replace it for you.

And here's hoping that Steve gets some more gen 2's in soon as well, as a couple would make a great supplement to the X-mas gift to myself.
 
#31
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Would of any of you gents, soldiers, marines, sailors, airmen, business owners etc.. know where i can get my hands on a <span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">KMW</span></span> loc? I think I've exhausted all "search" options i think everyone is out but figured i'd ask.
 
#35
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I saw Terry shooting last weekend. He has the podlock tucked nice and tight at 9 o'clock position. The 6 o'clock position is handy for quick adjustments in a nice sterile range environment, but it will also get in the way, and hang up on things in a tactical environment.

+1 on Triad Tactical store!
 
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