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NEW Bipod for FTR
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 9:28 am
by MCLE
Hi all l have just picked up a new Dolphin Long leg Bipod for FTR it is the same 550 gm as the original.It gives a wider footprint on the mound.The new Long Leg gives a footprint of 610mm compered to the original one 410mm.So new toys to master

Re: NEW Bipod for FTR
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 9:30 am
by MCLE
Re: NEW Bipod for FTR
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 9:58 am
by DannyS
Gee Michael, if we all start using them we will need longer mounds
Cheers
Danny
Re: NEW Bipod for FTR
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 10:02 am
by Seddo
thats huge!!
Re: NEW Bipod for FTR
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 10:33 am
by MCLE
The UK must have longer Mounds Danny

. And you are talking about the Bipod Seddo Right.???Michael H
Re: NEW Bipod for FTR
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 11:05 am
by AlanF
Yes its probably about as wide as you would want on the mound, particularly if everyone goes that way.
Its always amused me about the lack of size limits on rests, pedestal or bipod. Bipods are effectively weight limited, and that is the only size/weight limit in the SSRs (or ICFRA rules). It would actually be legal to have front (pedestal) and rear rests weighing tonnes, and have them as tall and wide as BR bench.

Re: NEW Bipod for FTR
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 11:40 am
by MCLE
As FTR is in its early days here we can draw on a wealth of info from the rest of the world where it is about the only game in town.What I / we think about you can bet it's been done or thought about in the rest of the world years before.A quick look on the net and you see Bipods that are even bigger / wider again!!!Im not saying that makes them better but as long as it is within the rules.Your right Alan about the Bipods for FTR as long as it comes in with the rifle at under 8.25 KG. Some of the set ups l have seen on the net are huge they look like something that sticks out the top of a scaffolding Truck don't think l would like to have one.But if it's legal than move over on the mound and let them shoot it.I have been almost run over a few times by something resembling a 6x4 Trailer on its way to the Mound

it's all good fun..
Michael H
Re: NEW Bipod for FTR
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 11:51 am
by mike H
I would say that it needs dehorning .
Mike.
Re: NEW Bipod for FTR
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:15 pm
by DannyS
All good fun Michael, I remember when I first got my Seb rest, some wags would come up and order a coffee
Will be interesting to see how your new toy goes, don't show JC it or he will want one
Cheers
Danny
Ps hope you have scheduled in our PM in your program
Re: NEW Bipod for FTR
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:19 pm
by MCLE
What a SEB can't make Coffee bugger!!! looks like l will have to stay with my Farley.We hope to get there.
Michael H
Re: NEW Bipod for FTR
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 2:48 pm
by ecomeat
Re: NEW Bipod for FTR
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 3:21 pm
by Seddo
im hanging out for a joystick bipod. Nothing wrong with being wide!!
Re: NEW Bipod for FTR
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 4:21 pm
by GregW
I would suggest a read of the ICFRA FTR rules would be appropriate.
Greg W.
Re: NEW Bipod for FTR
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 10:43 pm
by MCLE
Hi Greg just wondering what rule you might be talking about.I have read them maybe not well enough.
Thanks Michael H
Re: NEW Bipod for FTR
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 10:51 pm
by DannyS
I second that Michael, don't know where Greg is coming from.
Cheers
Danny