Macintosh Precision FTR bipod

[MacP]

Did final testing of the FTR bipod this past weekend at 600 meters. Got Joe F and Gary F to test it and then shot a string myself. Pics below. The group is quite big but I shoot TR as my primary discipline so you will need to cut me some slack. I will try and see if I can link the videos to my website so that people can see how it recoils. I will be loaning it to Joe F so he can continue testing. Planning on going into production in the new year. Total weight including the Pic rail attachment is currently around 500 grams. There will be a option to knock down the weight by using titanium fasteners etc however this will be pricey as a single screw is around $10 and there are 27 fasteners.

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[MacP]

Here is the link to my YouTube channel for those interested in seeing how the bipod handles the recoil.

https://www.youtube.com/@MacintoshPrecision

[tachyon]

So, the $xxx question. When are they available and what is the price?

[MacP]

Testing till January then production. Price still to be decided based on cost of carbon fiber, anodizing etc.

[MacP]

Just finished assembling the anodised bipod and did a final weigh in, 480 grams all up. Height adjusts from a minimum of 135 mm to a maximum of 245 mm so all up a total adjustment of 110 mm. Come's with pivoting feet and a pic rail clamp. All aluminium parts are 6061-T6 anodised with Delrin bushings on all pivot points. Thread is 316 SS rolled thread not hardware threaded rod, thread runs in a brass bush that can be replaced if you manage to wear it out. All fasteners are stainless steel. Carbon fibre is high modulus 3K twill weave.

[BATattack]

Good to have another Australian made option. Looking forward to seeing some more pics and video of how the whole mechanism works.

[UL1700]

Looking good, any progress on the production / cost front. Also a detail video of it being installed, adjusted from lowest to highest and ideally shot at each would be awesome!

[MacP]

Still testing. Shoots great with 155's experiencing some bounce with heavies and a heavy barrel.

[Barossa_222]

When you say you're experiencing some "bounce" what exactly are you referring to? Are the legs flexing?

[Tim L]

Still testing. Shoots great with 155's experiencing some bounce with heavies and a heavy barrel.

If they are anything like the other pods it's most likely the torque reaction. I filmed a few bipods now and the right hand foot is in the air on recoil.
You can try and absorb it with a semi spongy material but the bullet is away before it happens so it doesn't really matter.

[mitchellchandler_au]

Just wondering how you are going with the rest mate

[MacP]

Haven't had an opportunity to shoot it again. Where are you located?

[mitchellchandler_au]

I am in cobar nsw mate