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Looking at potentially picking up one of these and after having a look around at what people have said I've seen a few mentions that it can rattle when attached to the rifle? Just wondering if any owners can chime in if this has been the case or not.
Would also be keen to hear any opinions after putting it to use, much appreciated cheers
Rattle is negligable. The Mtn bipod is a great bit of kit.
Look up reviews on Youtube one of the members here does some
Yeah I saw those which had me pretty much sold on it, looks to be the business with how low you can get it by spreading the legsQuote:
Originally Posted by Happy Jack
I've got one on my mountain rifle. It's mint. I hadn't even noticed a rattle.as it a detachable bipod. It only comes out of the pack when I'm lining up an animal at distance in the mountains. I'm so stoked to see a kiwi produce arguably one of the best if certainly one of the lightest, most functional bipods out there. Replaced a Spartan TAC. Way better range of movement for shooting on steep angles. The youtube review is really thorough
https://youtu.be/WVFl9nAx0v8
I've got one and I love it.. problem is, it doesn't play nicely with a 16inch .308.
Bounces the bloody thing all over the show. I tried loading it up, leaving it and many different scenarios, but it's moving the POI 2inches at 100m - not good enough for use in the field on that rifle.
Other than that minor detail ;) it's the bees knees. I like that you can put rails on each rifle and use it as you please.
I wrapped the feet in sports strapping tape. No more rattle.
I’m waiting for his arca rails to come out.
The new version 2x has tension screws to tighten up the parts that become lose after a bit if use. Much better than the first iteration. I rate and love mtn gear bipod. Best bit if kit I've used, and I've used spartan, tierone, Harris, Caldwell, hardys and a mates backlanz. I rate the mtngear as the best and Matt is awesome to deal with.
I had assumed the rattle came from the attachment point, is it to do with the feet somehow?Quote:
Originally Posted by SPEARONZ
The rattle sound comes from the feet hitting together as the legs have a very slight amount of play in them.
The movement in the legs is actually a good thing as that slack gets taken up when you load the bipod to shoot.
The only way I can gey any sligjt rattle out of mine is if the legs are fully extended and folded forward, instead of retracted when carrying. Not an issue imo.
I'm glad to hear that, I think the only question left now is pic rail vs arca rail, never heard of arca rail before this but from what I could find online it seems like a pretty good system.Quote:
Originally Posted by Woody
With my MTN bipod I also got some of their short picatinny rails which I have fitted under the forends of my rifles. Swapping bipod only takes about 10 seconds.
As another said; the flex of the legs is advantageous. You don't preload these bipods hardly at all and the sligjt flex allows a s.ooth recoul with little or nil muzzle jump so long S you dont have a large drop at heel on your riflebutt.
Arca is ok but it is significantly more real estate on the fore end and needs a much larger flat area to sit nicely. On a hunting rig I'd personally pick the small pic rail every timeQuote:
Originally Posted by ElDax
Had one for years now, outstanding piece of kit. You won't regret the purchase
I run one of these on my 300 norma, allows me bipod, or if i have to shoot over shrub allows me to use my mike4040 tripod
https://www.deltatactical.com.au/wp-...Rail-Front.jpg
Mine doesn't rattle. It has a small amount of play when connected to the picatinny rail. Nothing to be of a concern. I highly rate it.
Just another tidbit.
Broke mine a few months ago, potentially due to my own fault.
Sent it in, had it back repaired within the same week, zero questions asked. So if you are worried about it "breaking" their service appears to be very good.
yeah, thy are extremely awesome at no questions asked fixing stuffQuote:
Originally Posted by STC
What broke on it if you don't mind me asking?Quote:
Originally Posted by STC
@EIDax. Are you feeling ok?
It was likely me trying to adjust something that is not to be adjusted, shearing off a thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by ElDax
In regards to what? haha, thanks for all the input by the way guys I appreciate it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Woody
By the way, what material are the feet made from?Quote:
Originally Posted by SPEARONZ
Been wondering that myself. Anyone have that material detail?Quote:
Originally Posted by ElDax
I just bought one which should turn up in the next few days, I'll let you know when it turns up if no one else beats me to it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kimber 7mm-08
Made of hard plastic, not suitable on the bonnet of the truck!Quote:
Originally Posted by ElDax
Had mine a couple of months, now laying rest in thick beech saplings. It’s not something you leave on so went in the back of the pack now gone burger. Haven’t felt that pain since I lost my school jersey and as a kid and reporting it to mum.
Damn I feel that, that's rough. Makes you wonder how many treasures have been lost in the kiwi bush over the years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stag
Love mine, i slide it under stretchy straps on my twinneedle bino harness for quick access when needed. Light as, and lots of features. Went from a backlanz to MTN. Backlanz was great too just too clunky for me and fell off a couple times in the scrub. The adjustment nuts being at the top of the legs are so much quicker and easier to use too. Also Matt is great to deal with.
Cheers for the discussion and thanks to current owners for their feedback. Far more valuable for future customers than my potentially biased views or curated reviews on our website.
Thought I'd chime in on a few things here where we are going to have far better insight on a few things given they are passing through our hands everyday and know the specifics about materials and changes we have made. I'll hit them in order they were mentioned.
Rattle. There are a few parts that can rattle. The picatinny attachment. This largely depends on the tolerance of the rails. We tend to make our rails at the larger end of the tolerance range (Based on the nato standard which is essentially the same as the non nato standard. This is worth the read if interested 2009 NATO STANAG 4694 vs 1913 MIL-STD Picatinny - The Optics Talk Forums). There maybe some movement but should be minimal. This will increase for rails that are much smaller (you'd be surprised by how much they vary). This is something we have been able to reduce over time and will continue to work on. The other source can be the legs moving while stored away. This was particularly an issue on the first run which had they same leg movement while stored away as when deployed and in particular the backcountry where the feet would touch. Generally speaking movement of the legs when stowed has been minimal while still keeping the same deployed movement on the mountain bipods for a while and the feet generally don't touch anyway so not going to have the same issue as the backcountry regardless.
ARCA vs Picatinny. We are working on an arca version but I still believe most people will stick with a pic option. If you also want to use your tripod for shooting generally we recommend a smaller rail just in front of the action as the rifle is better balanced there. The Arca bipod is probably the best option with a chassis where there is an integrated full length rail already or you would like to slide the bipod back closer to you which can have some benefits in certain situations. But as mentioned a full length Arca rail can add some bulk. We are working on both a shorter Arca rail for in front of the action and a full length one for release pre the ARCA bipod.
Preload. The design intent is that there is some movement in the bipod legs when deployed. We recommend you take this slack up but not push into the legs further. This gives a small amount of free recoil for the rifle to come back on your shoulder (kind of like shooting off bags) before the feet catch and cause foot hop. Bipods like the harris that don't have this movement with any recoil on rough ground can cause the bipod to push on the rifle. Right or wrong that's our thinking and why we have done it that way.
Foot material. 6061 T6 Hard anodized alloy. Note all other alloy on bipods is 7075 T6 or at a minimum an equivalent. The feet didn't need the additional strength. Not ideal for the bonnet, we have played around with rubber options but the feet that grip the ground better given the angles the mountain bipod can be used on were always the preference from feedback received. Sometimes I've taken my shirt off or put a jersey down to protect the bonnet so know the downside of this design but also lighter and cheaper than other options which is generally preferable. Definitely open to feedback though.
Feel free to get in touch with me at anytime at matt@mtngear.nz or the other usual spots.
Cheers
Matt
PS @Stag if looking to replay this lost bipod get in touch with us directly.
Firstly, apologies for getting the foot material wrong, just appeared as light and hard as plastic.Quote:
Originally Posted by MTNGear
I have submitted a claim with insurance and just awaiting their reply, but will be replacing with the same.
I had a claim on a scope denied some years ago with a different company as it was ‘a sporting good in use’, that may still be the case.
Either way I will be in touch.
Thanks
Twinneedle is making a pouch to go on the bino harness.Quote:
Originally Posted by H.M
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No rattle on mine however I don't walk around with it on usually (joys of easily detachable bipod).
Any idea when they will be available? Keen as lolQuote:
Originally Posted by 25/08 IMP
Give twin needle a call. They might have them available now.
@Stag no worries. If there is anything we can do to help with insurance let us know.
I just gave them a call.Quote:
Originally Posted by ElDax
Ready in time for the Sika show he reckons.
If you ring them then you can put your name down for one [emoji106]
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