CKYE POD Bipod Review - Buck Holly

Published on August 22, 2019
Duration: 8:51

This review of the MDT CKYE POD bipod, presented by Buck Holly of Precision Rifle Network, details its innovative design for challenging terrain and shooting scenarios. Key features include one-handed operation, extreme cant capabilities (170 degrees), and versatile spiked feet. The review also demonstrates an advanced technique for using the barricade stop inverted to create a recoil buffer, highlighting the bipod's utility for competitive and practical shooting.

Quick Summary

The MDT CKYE POD bipod offers exceptional performance for rugged terrain with its 170-degree cant, one-handed operation, and spiked feet for superior grip. It also features grip tape to prevent rocking on unstable surfaces and an innovative inverted barricade stop technique for recoil buffering.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Product Reveal
  2. 00:25CKYE POD Origin & History
  3. 00:55West Coast Shooting Challenges
  4. 01:27Mounting Options & Handedness
  5. 01:51One-Handed Operation Features
  6. 02:17Spiked Feet & Versatility
  7. 02:37Grip Tape for Stability
  8. 03:02Barricade Stop Functionality
  9. 03:59Enhanced Cant & Terrain Adaptation
  10. 05:58360-Degree Pan for Transport
  11. 06:22CKYE POD Models & Height Adjustments
  12. 07:52Conclusion & Pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the MDT CKYE POD bipod unique for shooting in rugged terrain?

The CKYE POD is designed for challenging environments with its ability to cant 170 degrees left and right, allowing shooters to level their reticle on uneven surfaces. It also features spiked feet for superior grip and grip tape to prevent rocking on unstable objects.

How does the CKYE POD bipod facilitate one-handed operation?

All controls on the CKYE POD, including deploying/redeploying legs and splaying them out, are designed for one-handed use via simple push-button mechanisms. Folding legs is also managed with a two-finger pull button.

What is the benefit of the inverted barricade stop on the CKYE POD?

The reviewer demonstrates using the barricade stop inverted to create a recoil buffer. By sandwiching a shooting bag between the rifle's magwell and the inverted stop, it helps manage recoil when shooting off obstacles.

What are the different models of the CKYE POD bipod and their applications?

The CKYE POD comes in a Standard model with 8-inch legs and a PRS model with 6-inch legs. The PRS model is often preferred for East Coast shooting where less vegetation requires a shorter bipod height.

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