MPOD - 12.8oz installed FTR Suitable bipod

[mysticplayer]

With over a year of development and a few wins to its credit, thought you guys might like to see my new MPOD F TR suitable bipod

Read all the info and options http://www.mysticprecision.com/wp/1709/mystic-precision-ftr-mpod-1lb-installed

At 12.8oz installed, the lightest F class suitable bipod on the market. Lots of great user features including ease of use, easy to store, rigid, great tracking.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLAU_Bc5Wdw[/youtube]

We can also make custom parts to suit any end use application.

Hope you like it. Let me know...

Jerry

I did contact the admin before making this post.

 

[ThunderDownUnder]

Jerry, I think you have done an amazing job and if you have successfully combined light weight with strength, then you have a winner on your hands. I would like to see the option for a longer set of legs and I would order it with both standard and long legs to cover most ranges. Its just a little too short for some ranges I shoot on, as being tall I like a high rear bag when shooting F T/R. What does the picatinny adapter you use weigh in at?

Would this bipod remain rigid and with longer legs fully extended? If you were to make the legs 1" longer you could just use longer legs and this would also mean it would be 1" higher in its lowest setting. If you made both the top of the leg and the extension leg 1" longer then the overall gain would be 2" at the expense of only a gain of 1" at its lowest setting.

Final suggestion, offer 2 bipods one as is and one with the top and extension leg being 1", (or even 1/2") longer and providing a 2" higher setting overall. The weight gain would not be that great and the weight of your new bipod is amazingly low so a couple more ounces would not worry me. Its a great product and I would love to shoot with it to see how it performs!

Ian

 

[mysticplayer]

ThunderDownUnder, thanks for your kind comments. The MPOD is completely modular and we can custom make just about anything to suit.

We have wider plates to suit larger stocks and are working on smaller/narrower plates for sporter stocks. Legs of longer length are no problem either but the MPOD does cover a huge range of travel as is.

The actual elevation gain is like a Harris 6" to 15" if there was such a thing - over 4" of vertical travel. In prone, you can shoot off a very inclined mound to ground that is angled downhill. Or shoot uphill about 30degs. when lying on flat ground. But we can build to suit.

Measure from the bottom of your stock to the ground when you are in position and see if the MPOD will cover the elevation you need.

I am 6ft tall and shoot with a very "tall" rear bag, scope mount as well. I sized this to fit me and the widely different terrain of the ranges I compete at. Most of the ranges, I am in the middle of the adjustment range. This pic is of my FTR rig, prototype MPOD, Sightron SIII 10-50X60 scope in Burris XTRA high sig zee rings on a Farrell base. Yes, it is way up in the air.

So far, seems to be working for most body types and heights.

The leg footprint gets bigger as you extend the legs so yes, the MPOD remains very stable the higher you raise it. The inner and outer leg fitment is close so there is no wiggling around when locked up.

If you would like to order an MPOD, please contact me at info@mysticprecision.com and we can get you dialed in.

Jerry

 

[mysticplayer]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgJaHnYYhv8[/youtube]

Here is the Assembly Video and you can see how simple it will be to change various parts to fit any end goal.

Let me know...

Jerry

 

[ThunderDownUnder]

Jerry, thanks for putting up the install video, the bipod looks very well designed and I will be in touch. These bipods offer really big weight savings and may mean the difference when running a 32" heavy barrel with a NF BR scope. Thats what I want to do and your bipod should make it possible for me to make the F T/R weight limit. I think your going to be selling quite a few of these!

Ian

 

[Leaddog]

Is rifle cant only adjustable by leg length?

 

[ThunderDownUnder]

Charlie, looking at the assemby instructions, the t-slot adapter is screwed directly to the front and rear plates so it cant rotate to provide tilt. Tilt looks to me to require leg adjustment. I have ordered one of these bipods from Jerry based solely on weight savings and rigidity. I will post some feedback on how it works after I have had a chance to try it out.

Ian

 

[Leaddog]

Charlie, looking at the assemby instructions, the t-slot adapter is screwed directly to the front and rear plates so it cant rotate to provide tilt. Tilt looks to me to require leg adjustment. I have ordered on of these bipods from Jerry based solely on weight savings and rigidity. I will post some feedback on how it works after I have had a chance to try it out.

Ian

Ian- Thanks for your note. Let me know how it works out for you.

 

[mysticplayer]

Yes, cant is handled by adjusting the legs. The MPOD will tolerate some pretty steep inclines and still leave you with a level rifle.

I have yet to find a range and even field shooting where the rifle couldn't be leveled. There is a 4" difference in height between the legs.

Jerry

 

[ThunderDownUnder]

Jerry, thats a good photo showing the 4" difference in the leg height and its something that cant be done on bipods that have both legs connected on a threaded adjustment shaft. A lot of bipods only allow the height adjustment of their legs in parallel, (car jack style) both legs go up and down joined together and tilt needs to be handled by a rotated forend clamp. Seperate leg adjustment is simple and allows for a stable base for the bipod.

Ian

 

[mysticplayer]

There are some very nice operating benefits to the MPOD design. Some we designed in. Others were happy byproducts. We really weren't expecting the MPOD to tolerate that much of a leg height difference but it does, so there really isn't a concern getting a rifle level.

One aspect of the scissor type bipods was that the footprint gets smaller the higher you raise it. I thought that wasn't ideal as the taller rifle would want a wider footprint to maintain stability. A decreasing footprint just makes the set up more tippy.

Also, when dropped to their lower heights, there is a very real chance of getting bounce - long legs at shallow angles will flex. Solution, very hefty leg designs. The Remple is a rock solid rest but had to be very heavy to gain all that rigidity.

The carbon fibre clones save weight but the legs can and will flex. There is also a risk of being fragile.

It took us a few tries to get the legs angles right but now it sits all on its own through the entire travel range. The legs are at an optimal angle to be rigid and minimal flex. It allowed us to take out a huge amount of weight in the design. Our prototypes were as heavy as 20oz and could support 200lbs - a wee bit overkill.

When looking at some Euro sniper rifles, it was clear that they felt "hanging" the rifle below the pivot centers of the bipod was a good idea. I liked that idea as lowering the CG of the rifle helps use its mass to conteract the torque of firing.

Essentially, using the weight of the rifle to act as a keel. Also, it required far less material to keep the rifle from torquing over.

Usually bipods (harris and other skipods), put the rifle ontop of the rests and all the weight controlled by a pivot point. That requires a very strong hinge point and a very strong interface in the stock - under recoil, that rifle wants to twist and shear itself off that mounting point. All that amounts to more weight and complexity.

If you look at my product video, the rifle simply moves straight back with little tendency to twist or bounce. The geometry uses the rifle to reduce issues in follow through. And the mounting interface only weights a little over 1 oz. It worked out very well indeed.

Enjoy...

Jerry

 

[GSRswapandslow]

ok...big question...are there any detents in the leg travel to give a shooter a clear indication that the legs are level? this is a biggie to me...same reason i chose a leg knotch harris last week, that will get sold this week if yours does lol

 

[mysticplayer]

Having notches on the legs doesn't guarantee a level rifle IF the ground is not level so I am unsure what benefit this would offer.

If you are concerned about your rifle being level, put a bubble level on your scope and adjust the legs as needed.

We purposely have smooth legs so they are infinitely adjustable to allow for minute changes needed for ideal set up.

Notches force a certain leg height and I have found that more often then not, it doesn't agree with what I want.

What the MPOD will offer you is a vastly more stable set up that is far easier to shoot with consistency. I have been shooting a Harris for several years and still can't shoot as well as with the MPOD. A Harris is a learnt skill and one that takes a good deal of work to be consistent at. I know of only a handful of shooters that have that skill and it is a pleasure to watch.

I have had new shooters with little prone shooting experience hit sub MOA targets at 940yds using my FTR rifle after only a few shots and a bit of wind coaching.

The MPOD is really easy to shoot. I really do feel that it offers "bench stable" shooting.

Send me an email info@mysticprecision.com if you would like to try one.

Jerry

 

[GSRswapandslow]

fair enough, and I see your point for a lot of guys, but i do 90% of my shooting from a bench...and when I do shoot prone, i have a level spot i graded

 

[mysticplayer]

Then the best way to do this for yourself is to set up the MPOD on your bench with your rifle and put the height of the legs where you are most comfortable.

Now remove from the rifle and put a level on the top of the MPOD. The top of the mpod is flat when level. So you can now adjust either leg to get perfectly plumb. Put index marks on the pod and you will be sure that the pod is always level at those marks. Permanent ink works and not obvious until you look closely. A scribed line would do the same thing and be final.

With the wide range of stocks, positions shot and shooter physiques, there is no way for me to put any notches at random and hope that it will fit a wide range of shooters. By making the legs smooth, you can set it up exactly the way you want and know that it will repeat.

Simple...

Jerry

 

[mysticplayer]

We haven't really put any thought into a central pivot point - this is what I assume you mean by a podlock. Same idea as a Harris S pod? It would dramtically change the engineering in the present central mount.

I use a piece of outdoor carpet and may even add a piece of plywood underneath. So far, that is all that has been needed to retain a solid position.

The key to making very small adjustments in leg length is to take the weight off that leg. Then it moves very easily.

I ship internationally so please send me an email at info@mysticprecision.com to discuss purchase.

Thanks

Jerry

 

[mysticplayer]

For now, that cant feature is not part of the design. We might be able to make it on a custom basis but that would up the costs substantially and there would not be a firm ETA.

to be honest, we have not heard any concerns from shooters using the MPOD now. Personally, not been an issue for me.

I give the area I am going to shoot a gentle stomp to settle the ground, put on the carpet and/or plywood and have at it.

Let me know...

Jerry

 

[mysticplayer]

See the June Target Shooter Ezine Page 73 for a quick review and comparison to other pods on the market.

http://www.targetshooter.co.uk/

Thanks for all those who have enquired on the MPOD and ordered them.

The first production run is now sold out but have another for later in July.

Look forward to hearing your thoughts after using them.

Jerry

 

[mysticplayer]

Happy to announce a UK dealer. Will make it alot easier for those across the pond to get the MPOD.

Fox Firearms. Their first shipment just arrived. More will be shipped as production catches up.

A MPOD with 3 1/8" (3" wide stocks) and 1 5/8" spacing (should fit most sporter stocks) is also in the works.

Thanks to all those who have enquiried and ordered the MPOD. Look forward to hearing how it is working for you.

Enjoy...

Jerry

 

[bb204]

Jerry,
Do you have a mount / adapter, to work with a sling swivel stud ?
Thanks,
bb204