Caldwell XLA Pivot Bipod 6" - 9" with Adjustable Notched Legs and Slim Folding Design for Easy Transport, Rifle Stability, and Target Shooting

This is a rock solid bipod. It gives you the stability you need to make the long shots with confidence. I have typically used Harris bipods in the past. At less than half the price, I gave this one a chance. So far it seems every bit as good with one bonus over the Harris models I have used. The legs pivot which means no more picking the whole thing up to re-position if your intended target moves to the side. I use it for coyote hunting which means it gets a lot of use on every outing. I have taken it out seven or eight times in the two weeks I have had it and have had no problems whatsoever. My rifle is a tad under 13 pounds. This bipod has no problem with the weight. I used it on a night hunt and had no problems setting it up in the dark. I'm 6'4" and it is a little tall for me if it is fully extended. The segmented rings around the lower leg make it easy to get the length right every time by simply feeling how many rings are protruding past the upper segment of the leg. This is a big plus at night when its dark. If you are looking for a quality bipod at an affordable price, this seems to be a great option. If I encounter any problems, I will update this review. UPDATE: I have been using this bipod for about two years now. I am still very happy with it. Most of the use has been with a .223 Rem, but I have also used it with a .300 Win Mag. I haven't fired a lot of .300 win mag rounds while using it, but it has held up to the recoil just fine so far.

Amaze Amazeballs. Installation was easy on my ruger american gen 2. Light weight. Feels and looks amazing. This is a game changer.

This is the second bipod I've purchased, overall I'm very happy with it. Pros: *Rust proof- I've had it out in some terrible weather and never cleaned it and it hasn't shown a spec of rust. Even the screws and springs are rust proof. *Great swivel movement- The pivot swivel is designed well and allows a wide range of motion while still holding the gun steady. *Very stable- The bipod is stable enough to confidently sight a gun in with at 100 yards. I used it to sight in a .223 rifle and it is very accurate. I later put the same gun in a sled and only needed to adjust 1/4" to fine tune. I've taken several 100 yard shots at small game using the .223 and this bipod and haven't missed yet. Great for open fields. *Length- Fully extended I can sit vertical on the ground and take comfortable shots. At 6'4" with a long torso I was worried it might not be tall enough but it does the trick. Cons: *A slight defect on my bipod, one of the four releases the spring does not work very well, if gravity doesn't take it I have to manually pull it out. Don't have the same problem with the identical release on the other leg, so I'm positive it's just a defect. It didn't bother me enough to return it. *The design creates 4 pressure points at the release joints where the bipod legs will rub your gun if you carry it with a sling. I put 4 small padded adhesives on these areas to prevent the bipod from damaging my guns. Wish the bipod came with a more professional solution installed. *Length- Fully collapsed the bipod is a bit too tall to shoot comfortably from the prone position. I knew this beforehand, but wish there was a 3 joint system to allow a 9"-27" range. Since no one makes a bipod with this range, I'm assuming that logistically it just doesn't work. It's more of a "In a perfect world" comment, not a complaint on the product.

Sturdy, adjustable, fits well on the AR. Finish seems good, of course the installation speaks for itself no problems there. Good stable shooting platform.

I'm not new to shooting, but this is my first bipod. I read articles about bipods and wondered if I really had to spend $100+ to get something of good quality. I'm happy to say that this Caldwell is excellent. It does exactly what I need it to do. It's a sturdy apparatus, and the push-button spring-loaded legs are impressive for this price range. I don't see why I would spend more; I can't imagine another product being that much better. This does the job, and it even allows you to pivot the gun without completely resetting the stand. One helpful note: I wasn't sure which size to get, but I'm glad I went with the 9-13". Though the measurements refer to the height of the bipod itself, that's not how high the GUN will be from the surface you're shooting from. When you swing the legs down, the bipod loses height because they're diagonal instead of vertical. My rifle actually measures 8 to 12 inches from the shooting surface to the bottom of the gun. If you're measuring to the barrel itself, it's truly 9 to 13 inches. Keep that in mind. I'm glad I didn't go any smaller or I'd only be able to use it laying prone, and even then I'd have to keep my chin to the ground. I can use the 9-13 for anything from laying prone (propped on my elbows) to shooting from a bench rest.

This thing is awesome. Easy install and removal.

I need a little extra height on my scoped rifles when I shoot prone, and these adjust to meet my needs where the typical 6"-9" bipods don't. Nice and durable, reasonably light, and they were priced right. The rubber anti-slip feet are nice for bench rest shooting, too.

12/11/23 Update - at this point in my life I've owned 3 different Caldwell XLA bipods... All 3 broke. My review below still holds. The other 2 Caldwell bipods I had were actually given to me from my uncle, so because they were free I decided to use them on some of my non-serious / fun rifles... They literally broke within 2 range trips. I don't baby my equipment, don't just sit at a bench and shoot groups. I move around, shoot from different positions, and challenge myself. These bipods cannot hold up to the wear and tear. I would probably only recommend these for a cheapy airsoft or pellet gun. I've owned quite a few of these bipods and I'll be honest when I say I'm converting all my rifle systems over to Harris bipods. Caldwell bipods are great and all and they certainly work but they are not made the same way as Harris or Atlas bipods. The motivating factor that caused me to change was a recent experience where I was cleaning my rifle. I had the rifle set up on my work bench, bipod legs deployed. It's a Tikka T3X Tac A1 with a Vortex Razor HD 4.5-27x Scope... needless to say It's roughly $4,000-$5,000 worth of equipment sitting on the table. I turned my back to go grab my cleaning rod and solvent and the bipod somehow gave out and the rifle fell from the bench onto the floor. It was about a 48" drop straight down onto a wood floor and the rifle landed directly on the scope. My heart dropped in my chest... I Picked up the rifle meticulously inspecting for damage and there was a tiny scratch on my rifle and not a single knick on the Razor HD. My Caldwell XLA bipod however broke in a very interesting way... One of the legs bent and came off completely, and all the small screws and hardware shortly after fell off. Long story aside... If you're going to put together a nice expensive rifle system, what's another $40 in the grand scheme of things? Harris bipods have served our military and competitive shooters for years for a reason. Don't cheap out. If you just want something cheap to prop your rifle up and you don't care about quality so much I implore you to go ahead and purchase the Caldwell XLA. It will work, there's not doubt there. BUT it is certainly not a duty, hunting, or combat trustworthy tool.

Au niveau des côtés positif, je peux dire qu'il est assez léger et compact. Pas de soucis pour le monter sur la grenadière. On a la possibilité de serrer. J'aime bien la position jambes fermées, c'est léger et ça tient bien. Les jambes ouvertes, flottent un peu et ne m'ont pas fait une très grande impression de solidité. Au contraire. Les patins sont d'assez piètre qualité, mais bon... ça passe dans la plupart des contextes. Par contre, j'ai un vrai soucis avec le pivot. Même serré à fond, il reste beaucoup trop leste. Du coup, il est très difficile d'avoir une vrai stabilité gauche/droite. Je ne sais pas si c'est un problème sur le mien uniquement, mais il y'a clairement un soucis de serrage.

I had a weld break and amazon took care of me, new bipod is just what I hoped it would be. Buy the locking pivot lever it’s easier to use than the knob that comes with.

Riktigt bra smidig o enkel för min tikkat3x

Il bipiede risulta piuttosto leggere e risulta ottimo per carabine leggere di piccolo calibro. Ci ho sparato diverse volte in piazzola con una carabina in .22LR e non ha dato problemi. Consigliatissimo!

Einfach an die Riemenmontage der Waffe anzubringen, stabil, flexibel (die Mutter für die Neigung bitte richtig fest anziehen!).