Ultimate Bipod Comparison - MDT Ckye-Pod vs Atlas V8 vs Accu-Tac vs Warne Skyline
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- I go over the features of the 4 top tier bipods. Which one wins?
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This dude is BRUTAL, lol. He was already calibrated to the "Da Fuq" setting when it came to MDT's CkyePod II... At their MSRP, he was not going to let them have any country they didn't absolutely take.
Thanks for watching. I tested them all at length and my experience helped me form a definitive opinion for sure. Whatever you see was just my honest reaction/impression. I love me some Gucci gear but if I’m paying Gucci prices it better perform Gucci too. Hope you subscribed and hope to see you in the comments often. Thanks, Gary
good stuff. Thanks for taking us along.
I bought the Accu-Tac FC-4 G2 Arca Spec F-Class Bipod off of your recommendation. ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! great video with excellent information. Keep it up brother!
A few things in the Ckyepod, it's spelled that way because it was invented by Ckye Thomas for competition use. Second detail is that you don't need to depress the button to extend the legs, only collapse them. It was one of the key features that made that bipod such a success was that you could just yank the legs into full extension without touching any buttons.
Otherwise always awesome to hear your perspective on gear like this! (Edit: spelling)
Thanks man! Great points! -Gary
Have a tough time finding them to purchase!! Loved the video. New Precision shooter and am “sponge” learning all I can! Really appreciate Paramount Tactical and the depth of information and opinion given. Great stuff!
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Great in depth reviews and comparisons. This is almost a scientific approach to the review method. I still believe the Accu-Tac is the top of the heap overall. Gun nerding on another level.
Accu-tac is something else. It's like a work of art! I just picked up a PC-4...
They are very well engineered. Thanks for watching! Hope you subscribed and hope to see you in the comments often! -Gary
great video man, looking forward to see more quality content from this channel
Thanks man!
Appreciate the honest review. I was about to buy a Ckyepod and you have me rethinking that. Thank you.
Thanks for watching! Hope you end up with the right bipod for your needs. -Gary
You awesome brother! Very good presentation! Thank you!
Thanks Alex! I’m glad you enjoyed it! I hope you subscribed and hope to see you in the comments often! -Gary
Nice comparison. Timely for me, because I'm considering the Warne vs the Accu Tac.
The Warne adjustment scheme seems a bit niftier because you can pull it out or lower it one notch at a time. On the other hand, its adjustment range is small, but the leg extensions are short enough (3") that one could stack multiple sets to get whatever desired height.
Nice. I need to invest In a couple more bipods.
Great video! Again! One point - I'd like to see how extending the feet affect the actual height of the unit. Measuring the legs doesn't tell the whole story due to the angle of the legs. It looks, to me, that the only negatve to the Accu-tac is the same as one of its biggest attributes - the wide legs - they give great stability but reduce height travel. Keep 'em coming.
Ckyepod can pan in 360 degrees (if you wanted to have legs at 45 degrees facing backwards)
Less parts and springs less failure. I use an old Atlas and added the long grip handle and absolutely love it and smoking deal on eBay for 150 bucks. I’m looking for a little lighter weight. Great Video stay safe Semper Fidelis “edit” I had a Magpul for a single day lol it’s a little sub par to put it in a nice way.. lol but in my budget.and I’m saving for the NeoPod to try that.
Yeah man, that’s what it’s all about... finding what works for you! If you have yet, check out the video I just did on the Protean. It’s a great balance between Atlas and the AccuTac. Similar performance to AccuTac and only an ounce or two heavier than Atlas. Thanks for watching! -Gary
@@paramounttactical ahh I’m heading there now and I’ve been looking at the NeoPod maybe, 6 ounces lol no joke..
Accu-Tac for sure!!! Thanks again Gary for the review/comparison! If you want to get rid of your Gen1 Accu-Tacs hit me up👍🏽
Why, You want to buy them?
How much?
@@flext6166 make me an offer.
Dam Gary I would pay $250 for the G2 Arca mount for the G1 no more than $180 I just can’t justify paying more than $250 for a bipod. These things are great but it just doesn’t make sense. The Cyke Pod is just ridiculous pricing!!!
@@flext6166 brother... shoot me an email at gary@paramountactical.com. I don’t need to get rid of my Gen 1’s but we’ll get you hooked up for being such a great supporter of the channel. In your email indicate which bipods you’re looking at/needing and we’ll see what we can do. 👊🇺🇸
I would think that the height published would be from bottom of rifle to table on bipod legs in ready position. Good review and nice editing.
Makes perfect sense to me. Of course that measurement was taken but on one or two, I couldn’t get actual measurements to come close to published specs 🤷♂️
so much information
I suspect the Ckye Pod has a lot of play to make adjusting it from behind the gun a little easier especially considering this is the PRS version and those guys may have to make fast adjustments as they go from obstacle to obstacle. I've seen stages where the shooter will have one leg perfectly horizontal propped up against the obstacle while the other leg is down in the usual orientation. Definitely a lot more flexibility in setup than the others and why it's so popular even at it's ridiculous price point.
In my opinion shooting off a bench the ckyepod is the worst, but in a tactical environment its hands down the best. It will by far give you the most adjustment.
The ckyepod can do anything the other's can do but the others cant do what the ckyepod can do with adjustments in the field not a flat range.
Gear wall is looking swol! Always like Gear with Gary.
No doubt Atlas invented the quality bi-pod, have many but good to know so many companies are making better ones now. Competition increasing quality, who would have thunk it.
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Thanks for watching!
-Gary
Fair review.
All those bipeds are expensive. I have several versions of the atlas and harris bipeds.
The MDT bipeds are well over priced.
Thanks for watching! Hopefully you subscribed and I look forward to seeing you in the comments often. I would love to get out to Ireland and do some LR shooting. -Gary
Cannot find the accu tac II for less than $282🤔 very nice product. Simply in the market for a quality bipod for a current build. So far found the skyline w/spike feet for $275 new (no box) 👍🤔 doesn't have factory rubber feet.
Acc-Tac very solid bipod
Great video Sir.
I just purchased a set of Protean Innovations Stability XTs. They have a few features that none of these Bipods you went over don't.
I have had the pleasure of talking to the Inventor/Owner at the local Gun Shows.
If you have not heard of them, I would love to hear your opinion on them.
Last thing, are the measurements of the length of legs or of the standing height from the top of the mount down to the table top/deck?
Thank you and thanks for watching. I haven't heard of Protein Innovations but you have me quite curious. I'll have to do some research and possibly reach out to them. As for measuring... some I measured in a couple of different ways and from different points and none of them lined up with manufacturer specs. I always went with the measurement that was closest to what was listed in order to give the manufacturer the greatest benefit of doubt. I look into the bipod you mentioned and appreciate the suggestion. I appreciate you watching and hope to see you in the comments often! - Gary
I was here looking for a QD-bipod for my new rifle..But a NON Locking QD like most all QD attachments is a NON- Starter for me..I will keep searching.Nice video though for sure.
Now as far as equal showmanship per each bipod..You kept the stock tucked under you arm on the Ckye , But on your Accutec you had stock at your side making it look much more reachable..Youve got to do it equally to be fair..I have no dog in the hunt but I sure notice that.
With that said I think overall you did a good job and a fair accessmentg..I don t see a &549.00 bipod with 2 combined..
I went to your website and everything I was interested in it was OUT OF STOCK...
Trey, first thanks for watching. Your observations are fair but just know that I don’t come to the conclusions I present in the video while I’m shooting the video. I do a lot of testing and evaluating prior to shooting the video. The video ends up simply being an illustration of conclusions/opinions I’ve come to while focusing on the test portions. During the video I admittedly am more focused on communicating, keeping my train of thought, and hitting the points I want to hit so I don’t always “demo” as well as I should as all my limited processing power 🧠 is spent on talking. But... it’s a fair critique that I appreciate and I will work on.
I apologize on being out of stock... it’s a weird time for shipping and supply in general but especially gun parts. We’re doing our best and have multiple orders in to our suppliers that we are waiting on. They’re doing their best too and trust me, no one is more frustrated than I given I’ve estimated we are losing at least 15-20 orders a day due to lack of supply. We do have shipments on the way though and if you’d like something specifically, email us at services@paramounttactical.com. Let us know what you’d like and that you’d like to be added to a wait list and we’ll prioritize you once supplies arrive.
I look forward to seeing your thoughtful comments regularly. Thanks, Gary
One thing you didn't mention on the Warne Skyline, you can lock it to have no pan with tightening a screw in the ball portion by taking the 2 halves apart like switching to the Arca mount from Warne. This may have been locked on yours since you didn't have pan. With it not locked it is like Atlas. Warne is what I went for similar reasons. The quick height adjustment while behind it was the primary reason.
Additionally the warne feet can be replaced and you can get extensions for the legs though both of those are additions not included in the price.
I've got two warne skylines and absolutely love them
I think it's funny that you diss the ckye-pod for the legs not going backwards, when all you do is spin it around and you get the back angle. It also locks pan if wanted. Hands down the most versatile one in the group, especially when you get into the double pull. (I do agree it's overpriced but still the best)
Have you used AccuTac?
Don't think you mentioned the atlas price, also atlas a.r.m.s. mounting is awesome for the clamp and also there's a nice arca mount on mdt's website can't remember who makes it.
You didnt want to like that MDT haha - I prefer AccuTac as well but I was impressed with that MDT. Its a winner for PRS for sure...off a bench AccuTac all the way
AccuTac 👊👍
Just put an order for SR G2 with picatinny connector
I would think heights would be measured from the clamp. Short wide stance being the shortest, and long narrow stance being the tallest.
Ckye Pod was named by the inventor, Ckye Thomas
That’s good info bro! I didn’t know that.
@@paramounttactical it is. He's a very good shooter/competitor/ forester+logger/inventor/ all around great guy.
Hey Gary, my guess is that the manufacturers are measuring height by the distance from the support surface to the bottom of the rail. That’s the only way to make comparisons relative.
That’s what I assumed from the beginning and what I started with measuring from… none of it jived.
@@paramounttactical Gary, I should have added more detail….the line between the rail support and the point between the two legs. Not the leg itself. If you stand the bipod up, the distance between the midpoint of the tip of the legs and the rail support. :)
@@rushtonline1674 I hear you. After not finding a definitive point I pulled out the tape to the length it stated on the specs and no point correlated with that length on some of them. That review is a almost two years old but trust me, lmao, I attempted to find the measurements stated in the specs and on several of them I couldn’t. They were close but definitely off of what the specs said.
@@paramounttactical Well, swing and a miss. I thought I was onto what they were implying but apparently not. Appreciate the responses.
Have you tried the Versa Pod bipod? If so what is your opinion of it and if not why not?
I haven’t used them but they look like a solid piece of kit. They have been on my list to review but I just haven’t gotten to them yet. Hope to soon.
Thanks for watching! -Gary
At least you gave of an opinion on what you like, however, as I commented to another reviewer: "We appreciate the videos, however, I have yet to find a video that compares the several brands of bipods placed on the same rifle, and then showing the target grouping for each one. Talk is cheap, and there is only so many details on how good this one is compared to that one that is useful, and so on, but then never showing actual shooting results. So there, I double dog dare you!" SHOW US THE GROUPINGS PLEASE.
This is a silly comment. There’s a reason why you haven’t seen this. Because anybody that understands the point of this video would know what you propose doesn’t prove anything. There are basic features that determine how good a bipod is and simply shooting groups doesn’t test any of it. That’s a one dimensional task for a device designed for multiple performance points. Are you shooting these groups using slow aimed fire or multiple targets? We’re talking about bipods that have to be able do multiple things well under real world conditions. I can shoot slow aimed fire at a single target for groups and that does nothing to show the rigidity and the bipod’s ability to reduce recoil during rapid fire/follow up shots. What about tracking moving targets? What about transitioning to multiple targets with lateral and range differences… what you’re asking for only pertains to bench rests not bipods. Talk is cheap and people jump on YT and do a lot of it about things they know very little about. In this case it’s just happening in the comments. Have a good day. -Gary
I've had the atlas, accu-tac and warne. They are all good bipods but not one of them are as good in the field as the modular evolution bipod in my opinion. It has a great clamping system much like the atlas, removable legs to go longer or shorter all of which have extensions, solid as a rock, and still weighs under 16oz. The Ckye-Pod in my opinion is garbage. I've never owned one or used one but for that price they need to get their $&@! together. Great review by the way - very detailed and much appreciated.
What atlas bipod is in your comparison? There are so many models.
Their flagship model the V8, but it really doesn’t matter because the inherent flaw in atlas bipods is the leg construction which is the same across all models. All of their bipods flex when you load them which will cause a rebound effect during the recoil pulse. That characteristic pulls the shooter off target resulting in the shooter not being able or reducing the ability to spot own impact or trace as well as much slower follow up shots. This effect is hard to notice (or shooters don’t know why their coming off target so much or just thinks that’s normal) unless you shoot the same course of fire with atlas and then a stiffer bipod like the AccuTac back to back with the same or similar rifles. Once you so that, the difference you notice in your sight picture will be quite profound. Thanks for watching. -Gary
what keeps the feet an the Accu Tac from unscrewing on there own
You just tighten them down. They do tend to arrive out of the box loose but once tightened down I’ve never seen them come loose.
You forgot Hatch bipods. Possibly the best for hunting
IMO those fall into a bit of a different genre. They are definitely worth a review though. Great suggestion! Thanks for watching! -Gary
@@paramounttactical yeh thats a fair statement. I'd love to see that video 👍🏻
This one was great thanks
Who taught you how to measure height? Go from the bottom of the Picatinny or ARCA rail to the floor. Like how far it will hold your gun off the ground. Not some arbitrary leg length
Well there Dr….. and I say that as sarcastically as possible. I tried measuring from several different points to determine where or at what point the manufacturer determined the stated heights. They didn’t line up. Seriously, I get exhausted dealing with know it all’s like you that literally, every time, you’re the ilk that have the least amount of experience or expertise.
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I don't think you're measuring correctly. I bet you get 13" if you measure from the interfacing side of the picatany mount to the feet.
Seems like they're not saying the legs are 13" at max, but the system can lift a rifle 13".
Idk, maybe I'm dumb and you tried that already?
I measured multiple ways including what you’re describing. Never was able to find a way to measure that matched the specs. The difference wasn’t that significant anyhow.
Thanks,
Gary
The CKYE pod has different mounts! 😂😂. That’s like judging a truck by it’s tires! I agree with the looseness of it makes it feel like it’s easier to brake than an atlas. On a Swiss arca rail you can’t beat it!
That’s a ridiculous and cherry picked statement. I didn’t judge anything based on the mount. I barely mention the mount based on the model that I had on hand. I assume I am not talking to complete idiots and assume people know the ckye pods can be had in other mount options. It’s implied and I in no way demerited the bipod based on the mount. To say so is ridiculous and you need to either learn to listen better or work on your comprehension skills. I judged the Ckye pod based on its poor craftsmanship, ridiculously loose tolerances and the fact it’s $200 more but does less than some of the other options. Regardless of mount it’s overpriced and underperforms. As a former Special Operations sniper, I can tell you that no military unit would ever buy it due to the fact it wouldn’t pass the cost justification process and it rattles and makes so much noise.
Warne would’ve had my money but why gray feet?
Gray feet?
@@paramounttactical The feet on the Warner are gray rubber. Do you know if the accutac feet fit into the holes of the warne?
What to these do that a Harris wont? Other than "flex on the poors"?
What a dumb comment. They do a lot that Harris can't. But explaining to you would be a waste of time.
14:15 But then again, maybe gravity is different in the particular region, idk. XD
at least someone picked up on that. 😂
Your mdt bipod was a fluke mine works good with no play
No it’s not. Every one I have seen has unacceptable amounts of play. And many subscribers have said the same of theirs. If yours doesn’t rattle then yours is the fluke. I’m glad you got a good one. For over $500, they should all be good and QC should be impeccable.
@@paramounttactical mins not Qd mins arca and a double pull gen 2 and many of my buddies are the same and have no play so idk they seem to work perfectly fine
@@jshuaful well if yours doesn't rattle when you shake them it'd be the first one I've seen built with tight tolerances. Even if it was, they're still way over priced for what they are and what they do. IMO AccuTac FC5's are a much better bipod and are hugely a better value.
$550 for a bag of marbles
😂 I guess that’s one way to put it... 🤣
Loose the long intro ! Simply no need for it and pisses us off !
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@@paramounttactical Yes straight onto the next video and not bother watching yours !
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@@tyrantwitness2482 good. You’re douche. I would appreciate if you don’t subscribe or watch anything we produce. This channel is too good for you.You don’t even know how to spell *lose. You need to work on you’re spelling before you start making public comments. You have a good day.😂😘