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Can you recognise this over the barrel bipod fitted on a haenel rifle? Its not made by the latter as I asked411903531.jpg

Ok - as I have already stated my intention to advertise here I trust I can reply.

 

The bipod in the pic is being built by two companies. Its not patented. I have found an engineer to make them for me with a couple of tweaks which i feel improve it.

 

I have one for myself and one to send to a magazine for review.

 

Once approved here - I can to a full post with pics of the bipod I will be marketing.

 

On hols but back next Sat.

 

Watch this space.

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Ok - as I have already stated my intention to advertise here I trust I can reply.

The bipod in the pic is being built by two companies. Its not patented. I have found an engineer to make them for me with a couple of tweaks which i feel improve it.

I have one for myself and one to send to a magazine for review.

Once approved here - I can to a full post with pics of the bipod I will be marketing.

On hols but back next Sat.

Watch this space.

Fortmeier Bipod

 

Openly copying the product of a company such as this within the EU isn't the wisest thing in my opinion.

 

Fortmeier have a UK agent here

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Funnily enough I spoke to Heinrich in person. It would appear the UK agent is not actively marketing the item. Or at least if he is, it took a lot of searching to find the item. It is publicised more on US forums than here.

 

Heinrich was disappointed at the number of bipods reaching the UK.

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And the one the UK agent supplies ( out of stock ) is an old version not compatible with top picatinny rail mounting.

Fortmeier Bipod

Openly copying the product of a company such as this within the EU isn't the wisest thing in my opinion.

Fortmeier have a UK agent here

It depends on whether you have consulted with the original maker first :-)

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Ok - I will be doing a full advert as soon as BD changes my status.

 

In the meanwhile, here are a few details and photos.

 

This is my top mounted bipod. Ever since I had a chance to play with a DSR-1, I have been a big fan of this way of mounting a bipod. I did try to get a DSR-1 bipod but that was impossible. I then tried modifying a Tango Down bipod to make it fit a top rail - it worked reasonably well but was too plasticky for my liking.

 

So, I figured I would have to get it specially built. I found two companies making .50 cal bipods but the mounting allowed for no cant and was dedicated to one rifle. This bipod can be used on ANY rifle with ( preferably top ) Picatinny rail or Parker Hale type spigot, so its a bit more versatile.

 

It weighs just over 500 grams. The adaptor 160 grams. Deployed low its 12" wide and deployed high its 16" wide.

 

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As you can see this bipod is compatible with a Parker Hale type spigot so can go straight onto any rifle with such a spigot without the picatinny rail adaptor. It is 12" wide at its lowest setting. Widens to 16" at its highest setting.

The feet swivel to deal with any uneven surface and to reduce its profile when stowed.

 

20151128_144542-1_zpshkinuise.jpgThis is the prototype fitted to my LMT - As you can see, the scope is very close to the rail and I was concerned that I might need higher rings to clear the bipod mounting but as it turns out, the field of view is not affected at all. The picatinny adaptor is attached by means of a quick release throw lever. The lever can be adjusted to come to rest at any position you like.

 

The legs extend by means of a ratchet. To retract you need to press a button. This ensures fast deployment / moving from low to high position. And secure too - you cannot collapse it accidentally.

 

The design was first intended for heavier rifles such as .338 and .50 but at a weight of just over 500 grams for the bipod and just over 160 grams for the adaptor, I do not think its overkill for a .308 precision rifle.

 

The original was fixed directly and rigedly to the top of a .50 rifle forend so had no cant facility whatsoever. This adaptor makes the bipod a bit more versatile in that you can mount on the top rail or directly to a Parker Hale type spigot and thus achieve a slight degree of cant if required.

 

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Although primarily designed for mounting on a top rail with adaptor, you can actually mount adaptor on the bottom rail. However you lose the excessive cant restriction ( though you could regain it by moving the little stud )

I might address this in the second batch.

 

Of course, you can use your own Parker Hale type spigot which would give you various options to play with - One shooter I have seen has actually mounted a plain spigot INSIDE the top rail where the gas tube would go - this lowers the profile even further.

 

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Despite being a heavy duty bipod, it folds to a reasonably low profile. Even with a large objective scope such as this Nightforce, it just clears the scope stowed to the rear. It can of course be stowed to the front too.

 

I have had two bipods supplied as prototypes ( one I will keep for myself regardless of whether I have any success selling them ) and one to send to magazines etc for review.

 

If you are interested, I can take orders now for delivery possibly by Christmas but more likely in the new year. If you would like to have a look at the bipod in the flesh, I am happy to oblige. I have already tried the bipod on my LMT and on an AW with some slow / precision shooting over in Ireland this week and the stability has to be felt to be believed. I will be giving the prototype its first proper trial in rapid fire etc at a club comp at Short Siberia 200 yard on Sunday 13th - you are welcome to try it on your rifle if you are present.

 

I will be looking at a price of £170 for the bipod in order to compete with the Atlas etc - once you see it, you will realise its a LOT stronger than the Atlas. And at this price, its cheaper.

 

The Picatinny adaptor will be £50 - though you wont need this if using an AW with spigot etc - or indeed you may source a spigot yourself which is cheaper or better suited to your particular application.

 

If demand is high enough, I might be able to get these prices down a little.

 

You really only need this specially designed adaptor if going for a top rail mounting position.

 

If interested, please contact me via PM here or via my website http://www.phoenixtactical.co.uk

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The PaddyPod....

Much as I am tempted..................

 

The Phoenix Bipod will do for now.

 

I am more interested in how it works than a flashy name.

 

Initial impressions are very good - 4 of the guys who tested it last week in Ireland are already selling their Atlas bipods and have placed orders.

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