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

Great product

The main displayed picture for this particular product appears to be of a Harris S-BRM the Cadwell that you will recieve will have smaller side springs, and certain parts are not the same gauge of steel as the Harris model. The Cadwell appered to be reasonably constructed and a good value but I made the purchase based on the picture which I found misleading. I sent the Cadwell back and will be spending 2 1/2 times more for the Harris.

ONLY THING IS ITS SEEMS LITTLE WIMPY ON PARTS CONNECTS TO SLING STUD LOOKING AT MY OLDER 6-9 HARRIS PODS IT IS LOT MORE BEEFY ITS ONLY 6-9 BUT U THINKS BEING LOT LONGER BEING HUGE 13-23'' ADJ THOSE FINGERS BE AT LEAST 2X THICKER THEN SOME SHORT 6-9'' BI-POD I USE JUST FOR BENCH ON 338LM OR 556 308 LONG GUNS BUT IF U BUY IT U SHOULD BABY IT IF U KEEP IT OUT PAST 13'' SETTING SO IT DOES NOT PULL OFF SLING STUD ON THE GUN ITS WORTH THE $45 IF U USE THIS LIKE ME MY DEER SEASON PA ONLY 2 WKS IM 5-11 280LB WITH THIS I HAS GOOD 3'' LEFT I IS ABLE TO SHOOT ONE HAND FREE USE TO WORK THE CAMERA FILM MY KILL THIS 13-23'' I LIKES I DONT NEEDS USE ANY MORE THEN 19-20'' STILL HAS 3 MORE SETTING UNUSED SO IT WILL OFFER PLENTY ADJ UP HILL TO MOON OR FOR THOSE DOWN HILL SHOTS W/O THE NEEDS USING ALL OF THIS 23'' I USE THIS ON MY OLD REM700ADL_ 30-06 AND HEAVY DPMS PANTHER 308LR w/ BULL BARREL BUT FOR COST I THINK U OK USE IT 4 UR DEER HUNTS NOW FOR TARGET SHOOTING I GO SPEND THE EXTRA $ GO W/ THE HARRIS BUT THERE 3X COST BUT IF U PLAN ON USING ONE EVER WEEKEND UR $ IS WELL SPENT ON HARRIS FOR ME I HAPPY WITH THIS CALDWELL PIVOT BI-POD USE DEER IN NORTH & SOUTH HUNT SOME HOGS HOPE THIS HELPS SOME ONE THERE NOT ALOT TRUSTED INFO ON THESE BUT SO FAR IT SEEMS OK 4 MY SHOOTING NEEDS

Loved it gives me a new way to target practice

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.

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.

Ok bipod. Wasn’t an easy setup at all. Harris are way easier of an off and on set up

I really like this bipod (13”-23”). I received it 2 days after I ordered it, mount it on my savage bolt action 22-250 within seconds and reattached my sling. It’s very sturdy and quiet. I have always liked Caldwell products I have purchased in the past like their shooting rest for sighting in rifles and the Deadshot Fieldpod for ground blind hunting (great for youth too). The Primos Trigger Stick Bipod is awesome too but it’s another item to carry to the stands. So I figured I give the XLA Bipod a try. The reason why I went with this bipod was the price, the company, the reviews, the weight, portability and Les Johnson’s recommendation. Of course Harris bipods are the best out there hands down but it’s $$$ and 1.3 lbs. I don’t need that right now. Champion bipods are good too but I don’t like the spring return noise and the spring rattles inside the legs (1.4 lbs.). The XLA bipod is right…for me due to lighter weight and it’s quieter (no spring return). I included the weight because a few ounces add up when you’re walking/ hunting all day. I got to test it in field yesterday coyote hunting. I parked at the end of the road and walked 1.5 mi. to the stand. 90 seconds into the call a coyote ran to my decoy 50 yards from me. I noticed the bipod wasn’t high enough to shoot. But I still managed to take down the deer killer. I’m ordering the 13.5”-27” bipod after I’m done with this review. I’m passing this one down to my 14 year old daughter for her rifle. It'll be perfect for her. Another good product from Caldwell.