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Posted: 9/2/2018 8:03:46 AM EDT

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Local shop tried to break theirs, and did. Dropped with legs fully extended and sheared internals. I probably wouldn't be dropping mine onto fully extended legs. Somewhat concerning failure but I still kind of want one.

https://youtu.be/4i-Lo-4zICQ

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Wow. Guess I'll just get another GGG.

Posted: 9/2/2018 9:32:39 AM EDT

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Local shop tried to break theirs, and did. Dropped with legs fully extended and sheared internals. I probably wouldn't be dropping mine onto fully extended legs. Somewhat concerning failure but I still kind of want one.

https://youtu.be/4i-Lo-4zICQ

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Nice. Looks like this bipod is holding up fairly well. I thought Duane's comment on that video was informative;

Posted: 9/2/2018 9:56:17 AM EDT

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Mine will be here Tuesday. I've been using a blackhawk Harris style bipod for years and recently I've been using the utg flex recon m-lok bipod.

Very excited to have a quality bipod

Posted: 9/2/2018 12:09:42 PM EDT

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Can the Magpul Bipod be converted to quick release?

Posted: 9/2/2018 12:24:36 PM EDT

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I'm doing a picatinny rail model and then going with this.

You could do this for cheap, too.

Posted: 9/2/2018 1:25:56 PM EDT

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Larue Tactical, ADM and ARMS all offer quick release mounts that are compatible with the Magpul Bipod ARMS 17s version.

Posted: 9/2/2018 2:11:28 PM EDT

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Nice. Looks like this bipod is holding up fairly well. I thought Duane's comment on that video was informative;

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Agreed, I don't read YouTube comments so I had missed it when I posted.

Posted: 9/3/2018 8:11:58 PM EDT

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Mine came in today

Posted: 9/4/2018 10:54:15 AM EDT

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Magpul responsed to the video. I am satisfied with their response.

I got mine a few days ago. I am very happy with it. I have experience with elcheapo bipods and also with an Atlas.

The one thing I like about the atlas more is that the legs have intermediate positions versus the magpul where it is either folded up or down. One thing I like more about the magpul is that the legs can be flipped down without pushing buttons. I know you can’t have it both ways probably.

Quality seems there. Design seems there. I’m happy.

For the shooting I do...it’s perfect. I occasionally shoot DMR competitions out to 600 yds. For that competition it will be more than enough.

I have mine in pic version so that I can use a KDG quick release mlok rail to swap from rifle to rifle. Sometimes I take it off from stage to stage depending on if I’ll need it or not.

J

Posted: 9/4/2018 10:56:28 AM EDT

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I am doing this....

https://kineticdg.com/product/kinectmlok-3-slot-single-mlok-picatinny-section/

Posted: 9/4/2018 1:45:34 PM EDT

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I am doing this....

https://kineticdg.com/product/kinectmlok-3-slot-single-mlok-picatinny-section/

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Report back after some use if you would. IIRC they specifically state they do not recommend this piece for mounting a bipod. I had thought of trying it anyway, but seems I won't have to if you'll share your experience

Posted: 9/4/2018 3:19:59 PM EDT

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Report back after some use if you would. IIRC they specifically state they do not recommend this piece for mounting a bipod. I had thought of trying it anyway, but seems I won't have to if you'll share your experience

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I know why. When these first came out I bought a KDG rail for my SCAR 16 and this 3 slot QD mount for my Atlas bipod. If you shoot with the bipod loaded the QD mount POPS OUT under recoil. I confirmed this several times both loaded and unloaded. After putting my muzzle in the dirt 5 times I gave up on it. Thought about trying the longer QD section but then that kinda defeats the purpose for me and I eventually took the rail off my SCAR too.

As much as I don't drink the Bobro coolaid, their new Scout mount with a thumbwheel (a la Scalarworks) design would work awesome for a tool-less-semi-qd bipod mount.

Posted: 9/4/2018 10:48:49 PM EDT

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I have 2 Harris bipods, and this is on my short list. I fondled one at Scheel's yesterday, they had all flavors of black in stock.

Posted: 9/5/2018 3:00:43 PM EDT

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Report back after some use if you would. IIRC they specifically state they do not recommend this piece for mounting a bipod. I had thought of trying it anyway, but seems I won't have to if you'll share your experience

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That’s interesting. I actually didn’t know that it wasn’t recommended. I’ve used an Atlas with the 7 slot section in 2 different DMR competitions. I never had a problem. I was shooting a .223 and probably wasn’t properly “loading” the bipod at all times either. However, after 200-300 rounds I never had any problems. I haven’t tried it yet with the magpul setup but I don’t expect any issues there either. I will say that the KDG rail section isn’t 100% solid to the rail. I’m using a Seekins rail, ALG, and Midwest Indistries as my test beds. Under pan/tilt I get a little bit of play. It wasn’t a deal breaker for me with my application. It was solid enough for me. It supported the load I put into it against barricades when I had an atlas deployed at 45 degree angles just fine.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks!

J

Posted: 9/5/2018 3:51:23 PM EDT

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Do these have a larger footprint than the Harris?

Posted: 9/5/2018 7:07:48 PM EDT

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I have one with roughly 150 rounds of 308 on it and while it works well I wouldn't give up my atlas for it.I would prefer it to have more leg angle options like the atlas but for 50% less there's going to be some trade offs.Ive seen some people complain about the wobble in the legs,but if you load it like you're supposed to its a non existent issues.The plastic button is my only real problem with it but I don't plan on dropping anything.

Posted: 9/5/2018 8:15:51 PM EDT

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I have one with roughly 150 rounds of 308 on it and while it works well I wouldn't give up my atlas for it.I would prefer it to have more leg angle options like the atlas but for 50% less there's going to be some trade offs.Ive seen some people complain about the wobble in the legs,but if you load it like you're supposed to its a non existent issues.The plastic button is my only real problem with it but I don't plan on dropping anything.

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Yea the next version should have metal buttons/leg locks.

Posted: 9/7/2018 11:00:25 AM EDT

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I went with the pic version and use this to move it between different mlok rails

https://kineticdg.com/product/kinectmlok-3-slot-single-mlok-picatinny-section/

Posted: 9/8/2018 5:34:01 AM EDT

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Holy hell. I might just have to buy one. I am not a Magpul fanboy, but every once in a while, they get it right.

Very nice! Look forward to more reports

Posted: 9/26/2018 9:15:45 AM EDT

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Any additional comments on these?

I am tired of swapping my Atlas between two rifles at the range, and wanted something besides the Harris models that I have previously given up on, so really interested in this Magpul bipod (as well as possibly the Warne if/when it gets released).

I am most likely ordering a FDE model soon.

Posted: 9/26/2018 11:10:41 AM EDT

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Ordered Picatinny FDE from Brownell's like 3 weeks ago, still haven't heard anything.

Anybody got a source? I need 2.

Posted: 9/26/2018 11:13:53 AM EDT

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Ordered Picatinny FDE from Brownell's like 3 weeks ago, still haven't heard anything.

Anybody got a source? I need 2.

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https://www.magpul.com/products/magpul-bipod-for-1913-picatinny-rail

Posted: 9/26/2018 11:30:05 AM EDT

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Not to be mean, but found your problem. I refuse to do business with Optics Planet since they'll take your order on anything and then take their sweet, sweet time (or however long) actually fulfilling it.

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If the price is right, it can be worth the wait. They have delivered on items I couldn't find elsewhere at better prices. Sales, discount codes, and also "make an offer" deals. They may take a while on some items, but they have always come through.

I have waited on a stack of tax stamps, so I have learned to be patient.

Posted: 9/26/2018 5:33:18 PM EDT

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Got mine today. Very happy with it so far. Light, seems very sturdy. Hopefully get a chance to shoot off of it this weekend. My only complaint is one of the legs was a little sticky when telescoping. Working it back and forth a couple dozen times loosened it up.

It will live on my 12" 6.5 G.

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Posted: 9/26/2018 6:58:49 PM EDT

[#25]

Got mine (M-LOK version) last week and finally mounted it a couple days ago.

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Posted: 9/26/2018 9:38:31 PM EDT

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Wow. Guess I'll just get another GGG.

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Local shop tried to break theirs, and did. Dropped with legs fully extended and sheared internals. I probably wouldn't be dropping mine onto fully extended legs. Somewhat concerning failure but I still kind of want one.

https://youtu.be/4i-Lo-4zICQ

Wow. Guess I'll just get another GGG.

Went in to the same LGS and asked if they would still recommend it after breaking theirs. The answer was a solid yes with the caveat that it was as long as I didn't need to regularly throw myself full body on the rifle with legs fully extended.

Posted: 9/27/2018 7:22:25 AM EDT

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Got mine today. Very happy with it so far. Light, seems very sturdy. Hopefully get a chance to shoot off of it this weekend. My only complaint is one of the legs was a little sticky when telescoping. Working it back and forth a couple dozen times loosened it up.

It will live on my 12" 6.5 G.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/86377/3ABE90E8-CBB8-41AF-95D2-CD42BD75AAB1-683986.JPG

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Was it the right leg?

Posted: 9/27/2018 7:23:50 AM EDT

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Yep! I take it I'm not the first to report that issue?

Posted: 9/27/2018 8:26:46 AM EDT

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I used mine a few weeks ago and it was great. I have mine set up with the pan disabled but definitely lighter than my Harris.

Function is great

Posted: 9/28/2018 12:27:23 PM EDT

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how is there not one single review online of one? No preproduction test ones sent to anyone?

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Here is a review of one: Magpul Bipod Review It seems like a pretty good bang for the buck.

Posted: 9/28/2018 1:48:13 PM EDT

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I'm still waiting on my Pic FDE bipods, but I went out and grabbed a black m-lok for the girlfriend's rifle. I actually used it on my CZ Scorpion to re-zero it after changing barrels and handguards. Goofy sight to see, but the bipod itself was pretty nice.

The Scorpion's precision, however...

Posted: 9/28/2018 8:00:30 PM EDT

[#32]

Finally got my ADM 17S mount and put this thing together.

Pretty happy with it so far. Everything seem pretty intuitive and easy to use.

Posted: 9/29/2018 7:42:53 PM EDT

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Got a chance to shoot off of mine today. Love it even more! Very stable, adjustments are easy. Just enough play in the legs to be able to load it properly. I'll never go back to a Harris style bipod. This one is a keeper! Once I figure out a way to mount one to the Boyd's At One on the RAR it will be getting upgraded to a Magpul bipod as well.

12" 6.5 Grendel build. Need to pick up a better rear bag. I'm out of practice shooting off a bench.

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Posted: 9/29/2018 7:59:21 PM EDT

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I ordered an FDE M-LOK from Brownells on August 9 - notified of backorder status that day and still nothing. Ugh. Hoping it arrives before the snow does.

By the way, I just checked Magpul's site and they have FDE M-LOKs in stock.

Posted: 9/29/2018 8:23:30 PM EDT

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I ordered an FDE M-LOK from Brownells on August 9 - notified of backorder status that day and still nothing. Ugh. Hoping it arrives before the snow does.

By the way, I just checked Magpul's site and they have FDE M-LOKs in stock.

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Where did you order from?

I paid MSRP to walk out with it same day, and support a LGS. Brownell's has a killer price if you wait for the right coupon code. Cabelas is listed as a retailer but I still haven't seen one show up there.

Posted: 9/29/2018 8:56:55 PM EDT

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Where did you order from?

I paid MSRP to walk out with it same day, and support a LGS. Brownell's has a killer price if you wait for the right coupon code. Cabelas is listed as a retailer but I still haven't seen one show up there.

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As I stated in my post - I ordered from Brownells back on September 9th. Still showing backordered. I got a good price and am in no hurry.

Posted: 9/29/2018 11:31:58 PM EDT

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As I stated in my post - I ordered from Brownells back on September 9th. Still showing backordered. I got a good price and am in no hurry.

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Holy shit, my reading comprehension is apparently garbage today. Thanks for going easy on me.

Posted: 9/30/2018 5:23:10 AM EDT

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Holy shit, my reading comprehension is apparently garbage today. Thanks for going easy on me.

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Too funny!! Thanks for taking the response as it was intended - figured you'd just missed my original comment and there are enough sites around where you can't make a comment without being skewered.

I learned early in my Army career to praise in public and punish in private. No punishment deserved here.

Posted: 10/26/2018 6:33:09 AM EDT

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When it rains, it pours.

Got tired of waiting for Brownells to ship my FDE M-Lok bipod after it was available on the Magpul site for over 30 days. Sent an email to Brownells customer support cancelling my order. Ordered one from Magpul direct.

Got an email 4 days later that my Magpul order had shipped...followed by an email from Brownells that my order had shipped.

SO much for Brownells customer support - I've sent them two emails with no response...other than a survey asking how well they responded to my initial request to cancel my order.

The Magpul order arrived yesterday - the Brownell is till a 4 days out.

I'll post a pic tonight after I have a chance to put it on.

Now I have to decide if I want to keep the extra or just sell it.

Posted: 10/26/2018 5:46:59 PM EDT

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The legs have too much fore and aft play. When I load the bipod, I have to slide my entire body forward about an inch or two which causes me to get out of position, I then have to regain my entire position and sight picture. When I use this bipod, I feel like I am constantly having to slide my entire body forward when shooting prone. It is annoying.

My right leg also collapsed when I set the gun down with a moderate amount of force from about a 3-4" drop to the ground.

Posted: 10/26/2018 6:57:14 PM EDT

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Installed mine tonight. Mine has very little fore/aft play - I'm very happy with the initial impression in terms of quality and function. Need to get it out on the range for a full review but, out of the box, I'm pleased.

Posted: 10/28/2018 8:54:37 PM EDT

[#42]

SKD shows both colors in all 3 variations in stock right now.

Posted: 11/21/2018 6:46:45 PM EDT

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I bought the FDE ARMS17 style bipod a few weeks ago and was waiting to pick a mount. It is going on a LaRue rifle so I was going to get the LT271 mount instead of another brand.

I added the VFZ style to my cart but was concerned with if the bolt can be accessed with the wrench. Anyone know? FWIW a quick Google search turns up some complaints about the VFZ mount not working with Atlas bipods unless you get an open ended wrench.

I could just get the QD model mount but I'd rather put the $25 towards another MBT-2S

ETA 11-26: Cyber Monday sale dropped the legacy QD mount so bought it anyways.

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