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Do you have one? or just going off the report? I have a Spartan 300 bipod, I feel it has no equal; 5.6 oz. very sturdy, clever attachment adapters... Spartan 300 bipod(I sent the following in PM to Dennis last week.) I don’t have a Cyke Pod, but I spent considerable time fondling them at SHOT. I hadn’t yet seen one in person when I stumbled on it at MDT’s booth in the LE and Mil section on day 1. I was so impressed took a few pictures, but didn’t write down what I was looking at. That evening, back at my room, I spent an hour scouring the web, trying to figure out what I’d seen. It’s really well designed. The wide stance is a very attractive feature, that and the 170° of cant. Then on day 3, I stumbled on MDT’s booth on the main floor. They had one sitting on the counter. We discussed the design, availability and price. The week after shot it was announced that MDT bought Cyke. The price should come down considerably and availability should improve. I also spent some time with Warne’s new bipod. It’s a well designed unit, but has swivel and cant. I don’t do swivel. It interferes with getting the rifle to recoil straight back, complicating getting back on target. I also looked at Magpul’s new bipod. It’s a bargain, but narrow. I currently shoot numerous modified and stock Harris bipods and the Evolution CF bipod. In the past year, I’ve done a pretty comprehensive survey of most of the new stuff coming to market including the Hatch bipod which was flimsy. I’ve fully expected to transition to the Atlas Gen. 2 CAL, if they’d ever become available. The Cyke Pod changed that. I see you’re shooting the Spartan 300 Javelin. I looked at it hard last summer, but resisted it due to the proprietary connection and the swivel/rotate function. It look’s like it could be an excellent hunting bipod. For hunting, I generally either shoot off a little tripod with a padded saddle or off a pack. You’ll see the Eolution Bipod in the second pic. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/907p4d8j/B78268-D7-2-D44-44-BA-9-D0-A-D801-DF367-FB5.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/FsMN48FD/ELKCAMP18-168.jpg)
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Pardon my ignorance, but why the hell are bipods $300+?
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Pardon my ignorance, but why the hell are bipods $300+? One $300 bipod with $20 pic mounts for each rifle makes more sense than lesser priced, lightly constructed bipods. Until you try a good, higher-end bipod, it is hard to appreciate.
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Since I've never had any problem with any of my 6 or 7 Harris bipods I guess I'll never know....
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Since I've never had any problem with any of my 6 or 7 Harris bipods I guess I'll never know....
Bob Are they real Harris Bipods or knock offs.
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The Magpul Bipod deserves a look. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/medium/85623.jpg)
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I have to admit I've been introduced to a lot of bipods I didn't even know existed before this thread. Not sure if I'll try any of them out anytime soon but it's good to know I have more choices available if I need them....
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If Haybale and Crockett is a "pursuit",then carry on......................(grin)
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I have to admit I've been introduced to a lot of bipods I didn't even know existed before this thread. Not sure if I'll try any of them out anytime soon but it's good to know I have more choices available if I need them....
Bob Bob it’s good to see you coming around.
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Do you have one? or just going off the report? I have a Spartan 300 bipod, I feel it has no equal; 5.6 oz. very sturdy, clever attachment adapters... Spartan 300 bipod(I sent the following in PM to Dennis last week.) I don’t have a Cyke Pod, but I spent considerable time fondling them at SHOT. I hadn’t yet seen one in person when I stumbled on it at MDT’s booth in the LE and Mil section on day 1. I was so impressed took a few pictures, but didn’t write down what I was looking at. That evening, back at my room, I spent an hour scouring the web, trying to figure out what I’d seen. It’s really well designed. The wide stance is a very attractive feature, that and the 170° of cant. Then on day 3, I stumbled on MDT’s booth on the main floor. They had one sitting on the counter. We discussed the design, availability and price. The week after shot it was announced that MDT bought Cyke. The price should come down considerably and availability should improve. I also spent some time with Warne’s new bipod. It’s a well designed unit, but has swivel and cant. I don’t do swivel. It interferes with getting the rifle to recoil straight back, complicating getting back on target. I also looked at Magpul’s new bipod. It’s a bargain, but narrow. I currently shoot numerous modified and stock Harris bipods and the Evolution CF bipod. In the past year, I’ve done a pretty comprehensive survey of most of the new stuff coming to market including the Hatch bipod which was flimsy. I’ve fully expected to transition to the Atlas Gen. 2 CAL, if they’d ever become available. The Cyke Pod changed that. I see you’re shooting the Spartan 300 Javelin. I looked at it hard last summer, but resisted it due to the proprietary connection and the swivel/rotate function. It look’s like it could be an excellent hunting bipod. For hunting, I generally either shoot off a little tripod with a padded saddle or off a pack. You’ll see the Eolution Bipod in the second pic. Just saying, if a bipod is your stress gear of choice, you're already behind.... That is an analysis of futility....
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I don't know what "stress gear" is.
If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty
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I don't know what "stress gear" is.
You passed "the test". LAUGHING!..............
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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I don't know what "stress gear" is.
Nevermind then...
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The Magpul Bipod deserves a look. They're a bargain.
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The Magpul Bipod deserves a look. They're a bargain. Only if you shoot. 
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If you "shoot" fenced Dinks?!?
LAUGHING!......................
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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If you "shoot" fenced Dinks?!?
LAUGHING!...................... The laughs never stop when you talk about how much you are,know and do.
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Nice Bucks!
LAUGHING!..................
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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I don't know what "stress gear" is.
Code for child support and alimony payments. 😂
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Ping pong balls for the win.
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