Jay1 Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Just come across this bipod by Dolphin and wondering if anyone here has one or tried it?? Any reviews or opinions?? What I'd specifically like to know is - Is there any lateral slack / movement once locked down (skids move closer/further apart)?? How rigid is it where the forend meets the arms when levers are locked in place?? Any slack / play anywhere? http://www.dolphinguncompany.co.uk/index.php/our-products/rifle-parts/dolphin-bipods/dolphin-ab-bipod I like the look of the design with the "lowering" of the center of gravity / mount lower than the high point of arms which should help with shooting the heavier pills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Not shot with it but had a good look at it. I couldn't see any slack/movement anywhere. i like how the rifle sits 'in' it - Mik has done a good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay1 Posted April 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 TGP - I presume theres a small amount of adjustable "cant" with the head levers? Would you have a guesstimate as to the "footprint" / "wingspan"? Or even comparable to other bipods - wider or shorter? No mention of this on the specs listed on the site. I can see what you mean by sits "in" the bipod... This is what interests me the most! This is exactly the kind of product you'd like a "try before you buy" option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillo Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 A mate of mine has just aquired one and loves it. I was shooting with him on it's 'maiden voyage' and there was no slack during or after shooting and it maintained stability throughout. The cant is locked by the two levers akin to previous Dolphin incarnations. The big difference is the weight, or lack of it. If I didn't already have a SEB joy-pod I would definitely consider the Dolphin AB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Hi there,Jay I have taken one of these bipods from Mik for testing and all i can say is you would not regret having one of these, i could not fault it in any way, wide footprint, traks well and at just over 500g it's a winner for weight. Theres not much better on the market at the moment, good job from Mik in the building of it. Regards Robert Thomson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillhunter Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 A mate of mine has just aquired one and loves it. I was shooting with him on it's 'maiden voyage' and there was no slack during or after shooting and it maintained stability throughout. The cant is locked by the two levers akin to previous Dolphin incarnations. The big difference is the weight, or lack of it. If I didn't already have a SEB joy-pod I would definitely consider the Dolphin AB. How do you find the SEB joy pod , are they as good as they say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillo Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 The SEB joy-pod is fantastic. I really can't fault it. It's very easy to use and is incredibly light. It's obvious main advantages are the wide footprint and the fact that you can set it far forward of the stock, both of which give stability, and the ability of full horizontal and vertical adjustment ( once you have the coarse height set with the legs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay1 Posted April 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Thanks for the replies lads, I'm hoping I'll have one next week..... looking forward to testing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillhunter Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 The SEB joy-pod is fantastic. I really can't fault it. It's very easy to use and is incredibly light. It's obvious main advantages are the wide footprint and the fact that you can set it far forward of the stock, both of which give stability, and the ability of full horizontal and vertical adjustment ( once you have the coarse height set with the legs). Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sakonut Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Any one know how much the Seb joy pod cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW58 Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Around £380.00 from Spud, I also think they're available from Fox and possibly other outlets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sakonut Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay1 Posted May 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 I got to play with my new Dolphin Bipod yesterday and I'm very impressed. Very well made and finished, rigid and locks up nicely. I shot 22 rounds (308 heavies) at 1000yds and the rifle tracked lovely with the bipod - no hop or jump as I was experiencing with my Evo bipod and once I locked it up and I began shooting I didn't have to adjust the cant once for the entire string which I had to do quite a bit with the Evo, weather this was due to the lower pivot point design (I think so) or a better locking system I'm not sure but I was very pleased to say the least. I shoot off a board covered with a mat which I find to be a more stable/consistent platform so eliminating bounce/hop was my main priority and the Dolphin worked perfect. Elevation adjustment was smooth and precise and the wider "wheelbase" really promotes stability. I should say I'm not bashing the Evo bipod as its an excellent bipod which I used last season with great success but more addressing "my" issues in an attempt to improve my shooting. The new Dolphin Bipod gets a big thumps up from me. If you get the opportunity to try one DO..... I got to try a Dolphin Stock also yesterday and I think I'll be ordering one shortly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaser308 Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Dolphin = Quality kit Jay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 I did say you would not be disappointed, glad your happy with it Jay1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay1 Posted May 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 I did say you would not be disappointed, glad your happy with it Jay1 Your were spot on Rob!! I'll be testing it this weekend with a "pod-pad", I think I'm going to have to cut the pad in half though to accommodate the wide footprint... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Just got to see the latest EVO FTR bi-pod - it's a cracker! We'll have it a the Harrogate Show on the Target Shooter stand plus three of the new Victrix rifles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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