I have been trying to decide between two bipods, I am going to get them from area 419 with the arca clamp but cannot decide between the BT65 and the BT46, Can someone lay out any advantages one may have over the other that is not listed in the actual side by side comparison on size etc. they seem pretty similar just the 65 is a little beefier from what I am seeing on the comparison.
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Take a look at the Atlas website:
www.accu-shot.com
The BT65 is the CAL, cant and lock. The BT46 is the PSR bipod. The legs are the same size but the designs are different. The PSR pans and cants, the CAL has a wider stance and does not pan plus the cant can be locked with the KMW Pod Loc lever. I prefer the CAL since I have not found the panning feature to be used much. Even if I'm shooting movers, the CAL will work just fine also.
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The BT65 is the CAL, cant and lock. The BT46 is the PSR bipod. The legs are the same size but the designs are different. The PSR pans and cants, the CAL has a wider stance and does not pan plus the cant can be locked with the KMW Pod Loc lever. I prefer the CAL since I have not found the panning feature to be used much. Even if I'm shooting movers, the CAL will work just fine also.
Do a search of the Atlas cal vs psr on this site or google it and type in sniperhide in the search bar with it. Lots of great threads comparing them and others similar
That said I have the Cal and love it. Here’s a thread I started when making my choice
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That said I have the Cal and love it. Here’s a thread I started when making my choice
Atlas CAL/BT10/PSR- Who owns them? What do you prefer?
Been doing some research on Bipod and I was set on an atlas but after seeing some people talking about slop in the bt10/psr that I originally wanted I’m not so sure my mind is made I’m mostly wondering what you prefer I currently run a leg notch Harris with pod loc and it works great. I shoot...
www.snipershide.com
I just ordered the cal from area 419 this morning...I had an atlas years ago and didn’t like it so we will see how this goes.
I have a area 419 clamped atlas cal and I really enjoy it. I’m also a huge fan of my super cal but it’s huge and not always practical.
I’m interested in your thoughts when you get to run it.
The older atlases are excellent bipods but it think we moved past them in expectations of stability.
The CAL was definitely a step in the right direction in my opinion.
Made the order of the BT65 added barricade block, rail changer and bag, and grip changer bag. Thank you for the recommendations
I have the CAL and Super CAL and while I like the Super CAL, it's really stiff and super stable with the widest stance of any bipod that I own, I wouldn't use it in a precision rifle match because it's too big and unwieldy, I think it would be harder to handle around barricades, tank traps, T poles, etc.
super cal is to big and im hoping the cal is not to big either we will see.
I could fit the Cal on my 260 into my Eberlestock backpack.
Not even a possibility with the SCAL.
this is what im hoping...i did not like the BT10? i think it was...it was narrow and just felt weird...i used it one time and sold it.
the cal looks like a much better design IMHO.
The BT10 footprint and stability are similar to a Harris.
The CAL is way beyond the Harris without being gigantic.
A Good compromise.
my cases are pretty tight so i pull my bipods anyway but the Scal just looks giant....you think the cal is to big for running props? i mean if we ever get to shoot a match again.
Not in the least.
I do feel the SCAL could be, especially in some of the small port hole position I’ve seen.
The standard CAL G2 is my favorite and prior to I had the PSR. If panning is an unwanted feature I wouldn’t recommend the PSR. Nice bipod but the tension adjustment wheel tends to come loose, for me it was all of the time. Just bought a second CAL in their limited no-dye. Unless you intend to run AREA 419s arca lock system maybe consider the RRS BTC clamp if you haven’t already. It allows use on both arca and picatinny rails.
im all in with the acrca set up so i bought direct form 419 with their clamp already installed
Currently running multiple 5H bipods, but would really like to try out the new SuperCal by atlas
So I got my CAl today and I must say I’m very impressed...it’s rock solid and they fixed all the things that made me not like the first one I owned.
I’ll get out this weekend and use it but I already know I’m going to love this bipod...I’m pretty sure I’ll be replacing the one on my vudoo with a CAL but want to run this one though a little testing first.
I’ll get out this weekend and use it but I already know I’m going to love this bipod...I’m pretty sure I’ll be replacing the one on my vudoo with a CAL but want to run this one though a little testing first.
I received mine in today too. Love it so far. I ran the Arca rail and bag out my basement window this afternoon after I installed them. I’ll try the bipod out this weeken I hope. The bipod seems pretty sweet, thank you all for the recommendation.
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Hard to beat the CAL. I haven't found a situation yet where the pan feature would be useful. Just a hindrance in my opinion. Flip the bipod around so the locking lever is on the front so it doesn't get in the way of your bag.
So I shot with the cal today and as I thought I love this bipod...rock solid and nice wide stance.
only issue was the arca clap thumb nut came loose twice but I’m 99% sure that because it’s new and needs to be broke in a bit.
Ill be ordering one for my vudoo in about an hour....got a fat tri tip on the Traeger right now!
only issue was the arca clap thumb nut came loose twice but I’m 99% sure that because it’s new and needs to be broke in a bit.
Ill be ordering one for my vudoo in about an hour....got a fat tri tip on the Traeger right now!
lol
I had a buddy with a M14 in a JAE try my SCAL today.
I thought I might have to fight it out to get it back.
It was awesome!!
I’m going to do a prime rib pretty quick...getting the cook times down with cheaper cuts...115 on the prob is just about perfect with a 10min rest.
