Faulty Backlanzn attachment?

Has anyone had the attachment mechanism shit itself? On my metal (not carbon) one it got loose and sloppy after a bit of work and they replaced the guts for free. Great service.

Then on the last wallaby cull trip I noticed the same thing beginning to happen again and ten the damn thing disappeared altogether off my rifle in the matagouri. So I've ended up with three rifles with the expensive attachments on them and no bipod.

Im thinking it might have been because mine got so much work and a lot of shifting between rifles. Bit of a bugger really but I will just move on.

Anyone else struck this?

Cant help sorry

I use a Harris 1A2 lightweight on everything and they take an absolute thrashing

So did the adapter fall off or just the bipod?

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Originally Posted by dannyb

So did the adapter fall off or just the bipod?

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Sorry. The bipod. It was the bipod guts that shat itself previously, and I expect again. The adaptor was still there on the stock.

I reckn you gota tape them up to the forstock a bit when they are getting a bit loose and worn.

Probably a bit left-field, but have you looked at a trigger stick (tripod version)? Whole different system to what you’ve had - but I went from using the 12-24” Harris bipod to my trigger stick for wallaby trips. Very happy with this technique.

Emphasis on Primus brand trigger stick - not to be confused with a fussier tripod system where you have to clip every connection individually………

That's disappointing.
I had my heart set on one of those but that puts me off the idea a bit.

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

That's disappointing.
I had my heart set on one of those but that puts me off the idea a bit.

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Same. This does sound very disappointing i was going to buy one too.
@Trout is yours the carbon version ?

No just metal,but you got keep a eye on them,lot of moving parts,joints in them.Tahrs would get a hammering out hunting 3 or 4 days aweek in the summer.

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Originally Posted by Trout

No just metal,but you got keep a eye on them,lot of moving parts,joints in them.Tahrs would get a hammering out hunting 3 or 4 days aweek in the summer.

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Hopefully the Carbon one doesn't have this problem, I was just about to buy one.
@burtonator have you had any issues like this with your carbon one?

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Originally Posted by Tahr

Has anyone had the attachment mechanism shit itself? On my metal (not carbon) one it got loose and sloppy after a bit of work and they replaced the guts for free. Great service.

Then on the last wallaby cull trip I noticed the same thing beginning to happen again and ten the damn thing disappeared altogether off my rifle in the matagouri. So I've ended up with three rifles with the expensive attachments on them and no bipod.

Im thinking it might have been because mine got so much work and a lot of shifting between rifles. Bit of a bugger really but I will just move on.

Anyone else struck this?

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Doesn’t sound fit for purpose. It’s not like you’re out there doing tactical barrel rolls and throwing your gear off cliffs.


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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

That's disappointing.
I had my heart set on one of those but that puts me off the idea a bit.

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Same 😬

Lets hope they have fixed this issue in the latest version.

@stagstalker aren't you running one as well? Any issues?

Gidday BC - Ethan from Backlanz is a top bloke who is passionate about his product. I reckon if you contacted him he'd at the very least want to know what was going on, if not put it right. He lives down here, I'll find his number and PM you.

Since these first came out I honestly can't see why people trip over themselves to pay such big money for them, you have to put the mounting piece on your rifle anyhow and would be better off just running a sling stud to pic rail adapter or just a short rail fullstop and running the likes of an evolution if you really want the brag factor of something made of carbon fibre hanging off the front of your rifle, at least with an evolution you get proper tilt adjustment and a far more solid mount etc. Props to the guy who makes them for doing it here in NZ but I think that the gimmick factor is what keeps them going off the shelf more than anything else

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Originally Posted by Tentman

Gidday BC - Ethan from Backlanz is a top bloke who is passionate about his product. I reckon if you contacted him he'd at the very least want to know what was going on, if not put it right. He lives down here, I'll find his number and PM you.

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Cheers. I hesitated before I started this tread because I didn't want to diss what is a great innovation or the company. As I said, their first repair on it was free and excellent service.

I think maybe the metal ones are too heavy for the attachment mechanism and that the carbon ones are likely ok. I will contact Ethan and have a yarn to him about it.

Later: It looks like they might have discontinued the heavier all metal model - they are not on their website.

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Originally Posted by 308mate

Hopefully the Carbon one doesn't have this problem, I was just about to buy one.
@burtonator have you had any issues like this with your carbon one?

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I’ve put mine through it’s paces and haven’t had any issues to speak of :)

Sounds like this issue may just relate to the older steel model no longer produced

Gee Tahr, you might have to go back to the trusty Mustering stick if you and Brian can find some straight ones amongst that North Island rubbish manuka. How did Brians 'sticks' work out ? I have the sliding mustering stick rifle rest sorted and (deer) blooded.

Worked good for a couple of roos but I soon got sick of carrying it in one hand and a rifle in the other.

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Originally Posted by Brian

Worked good for a couple of roos but I soon got sick of carrying it in one hand and a rifle in the other.

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You need training

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Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

You need training

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I will drop him in to your place for an advanced course on the way down next time. :)

I have spoken to Ethan at Backlanzn and he couldn't have been more upfront or accomodating. He said that the all metal model has been discontinued because of the sorts of problems I had.
I have a carbon version on its way to try at attractive terms.

A good outcome and excellent service.

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Originally Posted by 308mate

@stagstalker aren't you running one as well? Any issues?

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I have the new version 2 carbon model which is epic. As tahr has mentioned the old steel one is discontinued now.

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Originally Posted by Tahr

I have spoken to Ethan at Backlanzn and he couldn't have been more upfront or accomodating. He said that the all metal model has been discontinued because of the sorts of problems I had.
I have a carbon version on its way to try at attractive terms.

A good outcome and excellent service.

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Good to hear.
Keep us updated on how the new one performs/holds up please.

I received the new Carbon version in the mail yesterday. Great service.

This is a completely different product from the steel one.
Light and wonderfully engineered.
Fits on the bracket snug and works as it should.

Time will be the test, but it looks like its going to be great!

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Originally Posted by Tahr

I received the new Carbon version in the mail yesterday. Great service.

This is a completely different product from the steel one.
Light and wonderfully engineered.
Fits on the bracket snug and works as it should.

Time will be the test, but it looks like its going to be great!

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Great news.....keep us updated please Bruce.