New Davies F/TR Bipod

Barry Davies · Post by **Barry Davies** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 4:41 pm

We have had some demand for a lighter weight bipod and as such have added to our range.
We have shaved approx 550 grams off our original design. This one will come in at approx (but no more than) 1.2kg.

We are still producing the original, this is just for those wanting something lighter, perhaps for those with F/TR aspirations. Not yet loaded onto the website but anyone interested can contact us through www.daviestriggers.com.au

Regards
Adam Davies.

IanP · Post by **IanP** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 11:00 am

Nice work Adam, looks like an update to the one I have! Your making it easy to shoot both FS and F T/R.

Ian

PS The extra long fore-stock plate you made me worked a treat.

Barry Davies · Post by **Barry Davies** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:29 pm

Thanks Ian,

We try to accomodate everything and everyone and as you know if we dont already make it, it doesn't mean we cant or wont. We love a challenge, if you have an idea we are more than pleased to take a look and build something to suit your application. You just need to ask.

Adam.

actionclear · Post by **actionclear** » Sun Jun 19, 2011 2:34 pm

Adam,

Well done on the fast work.

It is great to have a business that puts the needs of the shooters first, and one that will accept a challenge.

I cannot wait to get my hands on this one.

Malcolm Hill · Post by **Malcolm Hill** » Sun Jun 19, 2011 7:57 pm

Adam
I'm surprised that the weight of your new bipod is so high. The ones we have been using for years supplied by SARA come in at 1070 grams and there is plenty of room left for lightening. I think 750 grams would be quite achievable.
Regards Malcolm.

Barry Davies · Post by **Barry Davies** » Sun Jun 19, 2011 8:24 pm

Malcolm.
The actual weight is under 1.1kg but when you are working so close to minimum weight and considering the metallurgy of materials can vary, it does not pay to quote a weight that might not be achievable. Sure we can make it lighter by reducing dimensions and by reducing thickness of materials -- but that's not feasable. We are not about who can make the lightest bipod-- we are about making one that is dimensionally large enough to give sufficient height and sectionally small enough to reduce weight and still give stability.
I think 750 gms would be achievable also if you use titanium.

Barry

actionclear · Post by **actionclear** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 5:19 pm

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/wooden/davies_f_tr_bipod.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket">

She looks rather sexy on my rifle.

I am now legal F/TR weight.

Many thanks Adam, for your great service.

bruce moulds · Post by **bruce moulds** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 1:18 pm

just looking at various bipods from around the world, this one looks as good as any, in workmanship and design.
of interest is that davies does not seem to be into price gouging, making as good an item as any better value.
onya guys.
bruce moulds.

Barry Davies · Post by **Barry Davies** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 6:55 pm

Bruce,

I absolutely agree on that one.

Good design, Good value, and definitely no price gouging.
The basis of a successful business.

Barry

johnk · Post by **johnk** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 9:44 pm

You missed the main one - unremitting helpfulness.

Thanks, Adam.

John Kielly

Tman · Post by **Tman** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 10:53 pm

Hi Guys, there is an article about bipods in the latest edition of Target Shooter Magazine at the following link www.targetshooter.co.uk

From this article, they have not seen the Davies Bipods, both the original and the new version, but what they show are similar in design and construction.

You can get this magazine every month for free, just register your email address and they do the rest.

Ben

Woody_rod · Post by **Woody_rod** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 6:01 pm

The main thing about Davies as a brand, is their willingness to produce what the customer needs, without all the bullshit so many come out with.

Well done Adam, keep up the good work.

Tman · Post by **Tman** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 11:07 pm

I have a Davies, brilliant bit of work to say the least, anyway I was at a gun show recently and there was a similar bipod made out of some sort product supposedly similar to kevlar, looked like bakelite but harder, anyway they were wanting $400!! for it, I thought interesting but happy with my Davies.

Anybody possibly know what that black material might be, can be drilled, machined and finished probably with the same ease as aluminium, but a harder material. The fittings were steel and brass and possibly ABS plastic.

Range Rector · Post by **Range Rector** » Fri Aug 19, 2011 3:19 pm

Tman,
The material is probably Carbon-fibre.
Yes, I would back one of Adam Davies Bipods any day and I will purchase one in the near future. I use and love his Triggers.
And yes, he is great to deal with.

Tman · Post by **Tman** » Sat Aug 20, 2011 12:27 am

I had a look around and found out what this material is
It is called Acetal Copolymer and has very interesting properties, but I will still stick with my Davies