Why your bipod matters
You can have the best rifle, the most consistent ammunition, a top scope. But if your support is not up to standard, you will still shoot poor groups. That is not an exaggeration. A vibration of a tenth of a millimetre at your forend becomes a shift of centimetres on the target at 600 metres.
In precision rifle the bipod is not an accessory. It is a core part of your setup, as important as your dies or your scale. We shoot competitions ourselves and know from experience which bipods work and which do not. That is why we carry this range and nothing else.
Fortmeier
Fortmeier has been the standard in F-Class and benchrest for decades. German made, robust, reliable. The Fortmeier bipod is available in multiple variants: the H171, H184 and H210, each with a different maximum height. Five positions, solid locking, years of service life. There is a reason you see them at almost every F-Class match.
The choice between H171, H184 and H210 comes down to your shooting position and forend height. The H171 is the lowest, popular with benchrest shooters who want to be as close to the mat as possible. The H210 gives more height, useful on uneven terrain or if your rifle has a taller forend.
For mounting we carry Fortmeier adapters for picatinny, ARCA/RRS, M-LOK and specific models for the Ruger Precision Rifle and Anschütz. HunTac makes a CAS cant adjustment and an Atlas foot adapter if you want more flexibility in the field. The CAS is particularly popular with hunters shooting on uneven terrain where the rifle sits at an angle.
SleipnerX
The SleipnerX Gen3 Carbon Bipod is a lightweight carbon bipod with both Arca and Picatinny attachment. Popular in PRS where weight counts and you need to switch positions fast. Stiff enough for serious precision work, light enough that you barely notice carrying it.
We also stock interchangeable feet: ski feet for smooth surfaces and shooting mats, rubber feet for most situations, and spike feet when you shoot on soft ground or grass and do not want your bipod sliding. Swapping takes seconds, no tools needed.
Tier One
Tier One offers two models. The FTR Carbon Bipod is built for F-TR, heavy and solid, carbon legs for stiffness without excessive weight. In F-TR every gram counts because your rifle including bipod needs to stay within the weight limit. Carbon legs help with that.
The Evolution Bipod in aluminium is the more versatile option, suitable for multiple disciplines. Less specialised than the FTR, but more widely usable because of it.
Bears Innovations
The Bears F-TR Bipod is a heavy, stable model on picatinny, made for F-TR shooters who want maximum stability. No compromises, just heavy and solid. Bears also makes a picatinny monopod as a rear support. Bipod in front, monopod at the back, and your rifle sits like a rock. Many F-TR shooters use exactly that combination.
GRS and Rifle-Tech
The GRS Bipod uses a spigot mount and is built like a tank. Heavy, but if stability is your first priority it does exactly what it should. Spigot mounting means the bipod screws directly into the forend, no rail needed. That gives an extremely low profile and a rigid connection.
The Rifle-Tech Bipod on picatinny is our premium model in this category. Solid build, well finished, designed for shooters who want the best without compromise.
Gun rests and tripods
You do not always shoot prone behind a bipod. Caldwell makes two gun rests for the bench: the Handy Rest NXT and the Pistolero. Ideal for zeroing your scope or load development at the range. Your rifle sits stable, you can fully concentrate on your shot and trigger control without worrying about holding your rifle in place.
The Rokstad V-Mount Tripod is a budget friendly tripod for those who need a stable platform when shooting from sitting or standing. Compact, light, does what it needs to do at a fraction of what a premium tripod costs.
Which bipod suits your discipline
For F-Class and F-TR you want heavy and stable. Fortmeier, Bears or Tier One FTR. Those bipods sit like a rock on the mat and give you the platform you need for tight groups at 1000 yards. Weight is not a disadvantage here, it is an advantage.
For PRS you want light and fast. SleipnerX or Tier One Evolution. You switch positions, you move to the next stage, you need to be set up quickly. Every gram you do not have to carry counts.
For hunting something compact that can take a knock and is quick to mount and remove. It depends on your discipline, your rifle and your mounting system. Get in touch if you are not sure, we know exactly what you need because we use these bipods ourselves.
