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Why Pay More?
By J.T. on Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2021
I'm not new to shooting, but this is my first bipod. I read articles about bipods and wondered if I really had to spend $100+ to get something of good quality. I'm happy to say that this Caldwell is excellent. It does exactly what I need it to do. It's a sturdy apparatus, and the push-button spring-loaded legs are impressive for this price range. I don't see why I would spend more; I can't imagine another product being that much better. This does the job, and it even allows you to pivot the gun without completely resetting the stand. One helpful note: I wasn't sure which size to get, but I'm glad I went with the 9-13". Though the measurements refer to the height of the bipod itself, that's not how high the GUN will be from the surface you're shooting from. When you swing the legs down, the bipod loses height because they're diagonal instead of vertical. My rifle actually measures 8 to 12 inches from the shooting surface to the bottom of the gun. If you're measuring to the barrel itself, it's truly 9 to 13 inches. Keep that in mind. I'm glad I didn't go any smaller or I'd only be able to use it laying prone, and even then I'd have to keep my chin to the ground. I can use the 9-13 for anything from laying prone (propped on my elbows) to shooting from a bench rest.
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12 people found this helpful
Not for serious shooters...
By Bill B on Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2018
12/11/23 Update - at this point in my life I've owned 3 different Caldwell XLA bipods... All 3 broke. My review below still holds. The other 2 Caldwell bipods I had were actually given to me from my uncle, so because they were free I decided to use them on some of my non-serious / fun rifles... They literally broke within 2 range trips. I don't baby my equipment, don't just sit at a bench and shoot groups. I move around, shoot from different positions, and challenge myself. These bipods cannot hold up to the wear and tear. I would probably only recommend these for a cheapy airsoft or pellet gun. I've owned quite a few of these bipods and I'll be honest when I say I'm converting all my rifle systems over to Harris bipods. Caldwell bipods are great and all and they certainly work but they are not made the same way as Harris or Atlas bipods. The motivating factor that caused me to change was a recent experience where I was cleaning my rifle. I had the rifle set up on my work bench, bipod legs deployed. It's a Tikka T3X Tac A1 with a Vortex Razor HD 4.5-27x Scope... needless to say It's roughly $4,000-$5,000 worth of equipment sitting on the table. I turned my back to go grab my cleaning rod and solvent and the bipod somehow gave out and the rifle fell from the bench onto the floor. It was about a 48" drop straight down onto a wood floor and the rifle landed directly on the scope. My heart dropped in my chest... I Picked up the rifle meticulously inspecting for damage and there was a tiny scratch on my rifle and not a single knick on the Razor HD. My Caldwell XLA bipod however broke in a very interesting way... One of the legs bent and came off completely, and all the small screws and hardware shortly after fell off. Long story aside... If you're going to put together a nice expensive rifle system, what's another $40 in the grand scheme of things? Harris bipods have served our military and competitive shooters for years for a reason. Don't cheap out. If you just want something cheap to prop your rifle up and you don't care about quality so much I implore you to go ahead and purchase the Caldwell XLA. It will work, there's not doubt there. BUT it is certainly not a duty, hunting, or combat trustworthy tool.
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