Which Carbon Bipod?

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Originally Posted by huntnz

To achieve the weight, yes there is only one manufacturer that can make his bipod


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To your knowledge


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Originally Posted by huntnz

Na mate, but I work in the industry [emoji106]


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You sure literally every single one of your posts is about the Backlanz bipod?

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Originally Posted by Stocky

You sure literally every single one of your posts is about the Backlanz bipod?

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I have done some work for them and I support Backlanz yep but I am not the opposition. I just know the in’s and outs of the design work the goes into this stuff.
I am pretty passionate about Backlanz I would admit that.


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Hey @burtonator

Thanks for sharing this great review. I haven't yet been able to physically see a Backlanz Bopod as the gunshops here in Nelson seem not to stock them. Your video was very helpful and I'm definitely leaning towards a Baccklanz as I want to carry the rifle with Bipod attached in the same way that I currently use my Harris. One question - is your Backlanz a Version 1 or version 2? I cant seem to find much info about the difference between the two versions.

Cheers.

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Originally Posted by huntnz

I have done some work for them and I support Backlanz yep but I am not the opposition. I just know the in’s and outs of the design work the goes into this stuff.
I am pretty passionate about Backlanz I would admit that.


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Not really a good look for Backlanz (and I actually have one - good product) because you really do have a conflict of interest. Bagging and undermining other businesses really does annoy me. There are a couple of business people that do it here and on social media. It makes me reluctant to purchase from them regardless of the quality of their product.

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Originally Posted by CandiedGold

Hey @burtonator

Thanks for sharing this great review. I haven't yet been able to physically see a Backlanz Bopod as the gunshops here in Nelson seem not to stock them. Your video was very helpful and I'm definitely leaning towards a Baccklanz as I want to carry the rifle with Bipod attached in the same way that I currently use my Harris. One question - is your Backlanz a Version 1 or version 2? I cant seem to find much info about the difference between the two versions.

Cheers.

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Version one based on the vid. Watch the vid on there social media about the differences.

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Originally Posted by Tahr

Not really a good look for Backlanz (and I actually have one - good product) because you really do have a conflict of interest. Bagging and undermining other businesses really does annoy me. There are a couple of business people that do it here and on social media. It makes me reluctant to purchase from them regardless of the quality of their product.

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Hey Ethan here from Backlanz, I was just made aware of this discussion today. I’m not a member of any forums until now but I thought it was necessary to come on here and just say that I don’t condone anything that the account huntnz has said on this thread and I have contacted the person behind the account to stop commenting. I am the only spokesperson for Backlanz and I won’t probably ever participate in these forums from here so any comments from here on are not from Backlanz.
Matt from MTN and I have spoken on a few occasions and I think we would both agree that there’s no unhealthy rivalry from either party. I look forward to seeing his new bipod and I love all the Kiwi innovating going on.
Cheers
Ethan


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Originally Posted by huntnz

I hear MTN won't be releasing their bipod anymore unless they can find another manufacturer. Apparently the design was virtually a copy of the CKYE pod concept. Cost of production was through the roof and it would never have been profitable

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This is BS. Who are you?

@CandiedGold I had a Harris on my Finnlight 2 but changed to a Backlanz. I like the design and it weighs next to nothing. Very easy to put on / off . I've purchased the leg extensions , but haven't needed to use them yet.
I got bored one day and changed out the fiberglass stock for a carbon one. Fair drop in weight once done.
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Originally Posted by ando2506

@CandiedGold I had a Harris on my Finnlight 2 but changed to a Backlanz. I like the design and it weighs next to nothing. Very easy to put on / off . I've purchased the leg extensions , but haven't needed to use them yet.
I got bored one day and changed out the fiberglass stock for a carbon one. Fair drop in weight once done.
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@ando2506 that's a beautiful rifle mate, what calibre ?

@308mate cheers . 7mm Rem Mag

It is interesting that the mtn gear bipod has a variable width stance, which, along with the long extendable legs looks to give a few more options.

This mdt-cyke is a similar design? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3IR42HqF4Q I wonder how useful in practice the wide stance is as the feet are still parallel to the legs and so have reduced purchase at wider stances.

Are there any other bipods that don't cost the earth that have this wide variable stance feature?

Just took the standard size Ckye pod out and tested loading the bipod at the widest stance - absolutely no issue at all on grass or dirt. The geometry of the feet meant it just worked.

Thanks for sharing this @ando2506.

The Finnlight 2 is looking pretty sharp with the new Carbon stock. A couple of questions if you don't mind.
- Did you fit the Backlanz bracket to the original Finnlight Stock and if so did it make a mess of the gel-type foregrip?
- Also what is the make of the carbon stock you retro-fitted and how much weight did it drop off the rifle?

Cheers.

@CandiedGold PM'd you.

I've thought about going to a bipod again but I always end up leaving them at home after the initial novelty wears off. I like the innovation that has gone into the backlanz but just can't get over the mounting system and feel if you're going to put an attachment onto the rifle itself you may as well just put a pic rail on it and open yourself up to a world of other options and "future proof" your rifle for future developments that may come out.
I think the very concept of a "lightweight" bipod goes against what the hunter may be trying to achieve in a super lightweight setup, simply by adding an unnecessary gimic to the system, just go bareback and shoot off a pack/jacket etc if you're that worried about weight!

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Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

I've thought about going to a bipod again but I always end up leaving them at home after the initial novelty wears off. I like the innovation that has gone into the backlanz but just can't get over the mounting system and feel if you're going to put an attachment onto the rifle itself you may as well just put a pic rail on it and open yourself up to a world of other options and "future proof" your rifle for future developments that may come out.
I think the very concept of a "lightweight" bipod goes against what the hunter may be trying to achieve in a super lightweight setup, simply by adding an unnecessary gimic to the system, just go bareback and shoot off a pack/jacket etc if you're that worried about weight!

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The backlanz isnt like having a rail tho it just screws in through the sling stud hole, Don't have the muck around like attaching a rail.

https://bushbuck.com/products/swivel...ipod-9-13-inch :)

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Originally Posted by 199p

The backlanz isnt like having a rail tho it just screws in through the sling stud hole, Don't have the muck around like attaching a rail.

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You mean like heaps of pic rail adapter's also do...? Point is seems a wasted exersice chasing "lightweight" then sticking something on your rifle that can very easily be done without anyhow.

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Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

You mean like heaps of pic rail adapter's also do...? Point is seems a wasted exersice chasing "lightweight" then sticking something on your rifle that can very easily be done without anyhow.

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Only pic rail ive seen they had to cut out an intent in the stock to get it to fit snug.

Very happy with Backlanz bipod arrived today.

No movement I would complain about and very solid set up.

Full disclosure - had to watch @burtonator's YT vid to check how to attach.

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Nice!

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The quality of finish is 10/10...and the wider stance does make it more stable than the Spartan, but it comes at a significant premium.

Second adaptor on other Kimber. Excellent.

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Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08

The quality of finish is 10/10...and the wider stance does make it more stable than the Spartan, but it comes at a significant premium.

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You are supporting NZ made though and clever buggers [emoji1360]
On a side note I can wait for their shorter leg version to be released.


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@Tikka7mm08 looking good!! that's the new Version 2 and they have "way" less movement that the Version 1 model. Awesome!!

Hi guys, Matt here from MTNGear with bit of an update. We have all the production run parts except titanium bolts and nuts that we decided to go with last minute (other than springs there is zero SS hardware used on the bipods) and stickers. We are working through assembly which is taking a while as you can imagine with 11,500 parts (including the last MTNStick run).

We have two bipods with slightly different features which will probably be dictated by the type of terrain you intend to hunt in. We have really focused on function over anything else as without decent function you may as well shoot of your pack. Im sure everyone has fumbled around with a harris bipod legs trying to get it level enough to use the limited tilt function when it would be faster to shoot of your pack!! However, we have managed to get these items to very low weights while including all these functions and at a price that is not totally ridiculous:

Key features are:

Backcountry bipod:
-Full cant and pan rotation.
-Carbon fibre legs which are adjustable from the top of the legs.
-Quick attachment and detachment using secure universal picatinny rail system that will work with future MTNGear products.
-Legs adjust forwards for stowing away and increased high adjustment.
-Height adjustment from 18cm (7.5") to 31cm (12").
-119 grams (4.2oz). (We believe this to be the lightest fully functional bipod in the world)

Mountain bipod:
-Full cant and pan rotation.
-Carbon fibre legs which are adjustable from the top of the legs.
-Quick attachment and detachment using secure universal picatinny rail system that will work with future MTNGear products.
-Legs adjust outwards and forwards for increased high adjustment and usage in even the steepest of terrain.
-Height adjustment from 8cm (4") to 41cm (16").
-142 grams (5oz).

Hoping to have them out at the end of Jan however I will be hunting the last week of the month so see how that plays out.

More info can be found at the webpage and more will be uploaded as I have the info/videos pics etc ready
https://www.mtngear.nz/product/bipod

Cheers Matt

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Originally Posted by MTNGear

Hi guys, Matt here from MTNGear with bit of an update. We have all the production run parts except titanium bolts and nuts that we decided to go with last minute (other than springs there is zero SS hardware used on the bipods) and stickers. We are working through assembly which is taking a while as you can imagine with 11,500 parts (including the last MTNStick run).

We have two bipods with slightly different features which will probably be dictated by the type of terrain you intend to hunt in. We have really focused on function over anything else as without decent function you may as well shoot of your pack. Im sure everyone has fumbled around with a harris bipod legs trying to get it level enough to use the limited tilt function when it would be faster to shoot of your pack!! However, we have managed to get these items to very low weights while including all these functions and at a price that is not totally ridiculous:

Key features are:

Backcountry bipod:
-Full cant and pan rotation.
-Carbon fibre legs which are adjustable from the top of the legs.
-Quick attachment and detachment using secure universal picatinny rail system that will work with future MTNGear products.
-Legs adjust forwards for stowing away and increased high adjustment.
-Height adjustment from 18cm (7.5") to 31cm (12").
-119 grams (4.2oz). (We believe this to be the lightest fully functional bipod in the world)

Mountain bipod:
-Full cant and pan rotation.
-Carbon fibre legs which are adjustable from the top of the legs.
-Quick attachment and detachment using secure universal picatinny rail system that will work with future MTNGear products.
-Legs adjust outwards and forwards for increased high adjustment and usage in even the steepest of terrain.
-Height adjustment from 8cm (4") to 41cm (16").
-142 grams (5oz).

Hoping to have them out at the end of Jan however I will be hunting the last week of the month so see how that plays out.

More info can be found at the webpage and more will be uploaded as I have the info/videos pics etc ready
https://www.mtngear.nz/product/bipod

Cheers Matt

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Do you have a better photo of where it attaches to the rail.
And is the cant and pan tension adjustable so it stays nice and stiff.

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Anyone had a chance to lay hands on the MTN Gear bipods yet?

New video for the MTN carbon bipods giving an overview of both models

https://fb.watch/bceSd8d6_l/

Yep have one, they're awesome.

Anyone tried the MTN bipod yet?

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Originally Posted by hotsoup

Yep have one, they're awesome.

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So are they nice and ridged in the joints
ie they don't flop around

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Originally Posted by hotsoup

Yep have one, they're awesome.

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Can you lean into them / load them up like a Harris or Backlanz?

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Originally Posted by 25/08IMP

So are they nice and ridged in the joints
ie they don't flop around

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Hi 25/08IMP, Matt here from MTNGear. Correct the joints are torqued to specific tightness's to have a firm rotation/pan/tilt to give a stable platform to shoot off and to make sure the rifle does flop over etc. Often people thing they are too tight as the parts cannot easily be moved by hand but ones on the rifle it works well. They are not adjustable i.e. able to be locked but they are firm and should be sufficient. Once you get on target your rifle should stay in that position without needing to be held in place. Ie there are no springs in these joints as my old harris tilt bipod had which you had to fight at greater angles. Cheers, Matt

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Hi 25/08IMP, Matt here from MTNGear. Correct the joints are torqued to specific tightness's to have a firm rotation/pan/tilt to give a stable platform to shoot off and to make sure the rifle does flop over etc. Often people thing they are too tight as the parts cannot easily be moved by hand but ones on the rifle it works well. They are not adjustable i.e. able to be locked but they are firm and should be sufficient. Once you get on target your rifle should stay in that position without needing to be held in place. Ie there are no springs in these joints as my old harris tilt bipod had which you had to fight at greater angles. Cheers, Matt

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Awesome thanks

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Hi Cleetuserectus. Yeah absolutely, the aggressive nature of the feet on our bipod allow for greater loading. Particularly on steeper terrain where a point foot would not dig in well. Cheers, Matt

Back to the Backlanz, I'm a believer :thumbsup:
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Geesus the after sale service from Backlanz is top class, no questions asked and free overnight freight. Thanks Ethan

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Originally Posted by DBD

Geesus the after sale service from Backlanz is top class, no questions asked and free overnight freight. Thanks Ethan

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Yes. I had the same experience when my early model alloy one shit itself. Have the carbon model now and like it a lot