I just wanted to do a brief review of the Tier One FTR bipod I bought a few weeks back. My boys and I shoot from a bench a lot and have used quite a few Accu Shot, Atlas bipods and more recently the Accu Tac, FC4-G2, WB4 and BR4 bipods. We love both Atlas and Accu Tac bipods, they’re well made, durable, adjustable, work as they should and look great too. However, I wanted a true F-Class bipod that was lower, wider and lighter with the same adjustability and the ability slide for repeatable accuracy from the bench.
I looked at Dolphin, Mystic Precision, Sinclair, Remple and Centershot but decided to go with the Tier One FTR because of the great reviews and after talking with Harry at Tier One, it sounded like it was exactly what I was looking for. The Tier One is made specifically for static shooting from a bench. It’s not for hunting or carrying around when you’re pesting. It’s 475mm wide at it’s lowest position and has an adjustment range of 120mm…It’s wide as you can see next to the FC4-G2 in the pictures! It’s also light at only 20.8 ounces but really feels lighter than that. It’s made from solid bar stock aluminum on a five axis CNC machine so although light, it still retains it’s strength.
What I immediately fell in love with is the ease of adjustment, it’s very smooth, light weight and has a very wide stance. It’s very solid feeling and is just the right height when using a small to medium rear bag. I also really like that the bipod is easily repositioned because of the integrated ski feet. I’ve only used this bipod for a short time but from a bench, none of the bipods I have used can compare to the FTR. It really is awesome, the stability and ease of use are phenomenal! I’ve used this bipod on the Red Wolf with a Picatinny mount and also with the Anschutz(T-Rail) on my Impact. It is very secure, easy to mount, adjust and manipulate on either of them. There is a large lever to adjust cant and two small wheels to adjust the tension for the elevation adjustment. Depending on the adapter being used there are other adjustments as well. The bipod comes with an Anschutz and swivel adapter but a Picatinny adapter is additional.
The bipod comes with either a black or silver(titanium) finish and there is also a carbon fiber version available. They are very well made, look great and are easy to manipulate from behind the gun. These bipods are expensive but like with almost everything, you get what you pay for. I ordered mine directly from Tier One, shipping was free and only took 5 days to the West Coast. The bipods come with a 30 day return policy and a lifetime warranty.
I’ve been working a lot lately, I’m tired and wanted to keep this short. If you have any questions, just ask. I’ll post the specs from the Tier One website below as well as a few pictures. The Tier One website is tier-one-usa.com
Here is some information from their website…
The Tier-One FTR Bipod is the ultimate in stability and repeatable accuracy. Designed for F-Class target rifle shooting, with an ultra wide footprint and high strength to weight ratio this F Class bipod will help any target shooter bring home the trophies.The FTR Bipod is tested successfully up to .50cal and is an excellent choice for extreme long range shooting.
MATERIALS
The FTR is manufactured from solid bar stock of aluminium alloy, on 5 axis CNC machinery, the FTR Bipod retains strength and integrity despite only weighing in at a class leading 530g.All aluminium surfaces once finished machining are comprehensively deburred leaving super smooth, anomaly-free surface and edges.Getting the critical faces and load bearing elements of the bipod finished to such a high standard leads to more reliable performance and longer life of the bipod, as well as greater accuracy from the bench.Finally, the bipod's aluminium surfaces are mil-spec hard-coat anodised to 30 microns in black or titanium grey enabling it to withstand years of use and abuse.
ADAPTERS & ATTACHMENT
Attaching the FTR to your target firearm is very straightforward: just use the supplied Anschutz, Freeland or sling swivel stud adapters for a completely secure fit. Getting on target is very easy with very small adjustments made possible by the precise capstan wheel. You can also adjust for cant using the tension lever until a suitable level of torque is reached. Running on ski feet, the FTR Bipod tracks as effortlessly on uneven terrain as it does on a shooting bench, giving the user a repeatable platform for each shot with minimal disturbance to the shooting position.
WHAT DOES IT COME WITH?
Every FTR Bipod comes standard with:
ACCESSORIES
A hard case with laser cut foam recesses is also available to protect your FTR from drops and knocks (sold separately). You can also purchase additional adapters and cant blocks to help further customise your FTR.
WARRANTY
As with all Tier One original products, we are so confident in the quality of our products that we offer you a lifetime warranty on parts and defects, and our 30 day return policy for peace of mind.
SHIPPING
Free shipping anywhere in the United States for all FTR bipod orders over $200. Shipping is by Express courier DHL, if you require a FedEx shipment due to remote location please let us know in the order notes.
TIER-ONE FTR BIPOD SPEC:
- 120MM Height Adjustment Range
- 475MM Footprint (At Lowest Position)
- 590 Grammes Weight
- Comes with either; Anschütz, Freeland or Sling Swivel Stud Adaptors
- Designed For Static Precision Shooting
- Available in Titanium (as illustrated above) or Black
Have a great evening!
Stoti
Below, Impact with the T-Rail mount and Red Wolf with a Picatinny mount.
I looked at Dolphin, Mystic Precision, Sinclair, Remple and Centershot but decided to go with the Tier One FTR because of the great reviews and after talking with Harry at Tier One, it sounded like it was exactly what I was looking for. The Tier One is made specifically for static shooting from a bench. It’s not for hunting or carrying around when you’re pesting. It’s 475mm wide at it’s lowest position and has an adjustment range of 120mm…It’s wide as you can see next to the FC4-G2 in the pictures! It’s also light at only 20.8 ounces but really feels lighter than that. It’s made from solid bar stock aluminum on a five axis CNC machine so although light, it still retains it’s strength.
What I immediately fell in love with is the ease of adjustment, it’s very smooth, light weight and has a very wide stance. It’s very solid feeling and is just the right height when using a small to medium rear bag. I also really like that the bipod is easily repositioned because of the integrated ski feet. I’ve only used this bipod for a short time but from a bench, none of the bipods I have used can compare to the FTR. It really is awesome, the stability and ease of use are phenomenal! I’ve used this bipod on the Red Wolf with a Picatinny mount and also with the Anschutz(T-Rail) on my Impact. It is very secure, easy to mount, adjust and manipulate on either of them. There is a large lever to adjust cant and two small wheels to adjust the tension for the elevation adjustment. Depending on the adapter being used there are other adjustments as well. The bipod comes with an Anschutz and swivel adapter but a Picatinny adapter is additional.
The bipod comes with either a black or silver(titanium) finish and there is also a carbon fiber version available. They are very well made, look great and are easy to manipulate from behind the gun. These bipods are expensive but like with almost everything, you get what you pay for. I ordered mine directly from Tier One, shipping was free and only took 5 days to the West Coast. The bipods come with a 30 day return policy and a lifetime warranty.
I’ve been working a lot lately, I’m tired and wanted to keep this short. If you have any questions, just ask. I’ll post the specs from the Tier One website below as well as a few pictures. The Tier One website is tier-one-usa.com
Here is some information from their website…
The Tier-One FTR Bipod is the ultimate in stability and repeatable accuracy. Designed for F-Class target rifle shooting, with an ultra wide footprint and high strength to weight ratio this F Class bipod will help any target shooter bring home the trophies.The FTR Bipod is tested successfully up to .50cal and is an excellent choice for extreme long range shooting.
MATERIALS
The FTR is manufactured from solid bar stock of aluminium alloy, on 5 axis CNC machinery, the FTR Bipod retains strength and integrity despite only weighing in at a class leading 530g.All aluminium surfaces once finished machining are comprehensively deburred leaving super smooth, anomaly-free surface and edges.Getting the critical faces and load bearing elements of the bipod finished to such a high standard leads to more reliable performance and longer life of the bipod, as well as greater accuracy from the bench.Finally, the bipod's aluminium surfaces are mil-spec hard-coat anodised to 30 microns in black or titanium grey enabling it to withstand years of use and abuse.
ADAPTERS & ATTACHMENT
Attaching the FTR to your target firearm is very straightforward: just use the supplied Anschutz, Freeland or sling swivel stud adapters for a completely secure fit. Getting on target is very easy with very small adjustments made possible by the precise capstan wheel. You can also adjust for cant using the tension lever until a suitable level of torque is reached. Running on ski feet, the FTR Bipod tracks as effortlessly on uneven terrain as it does on a shooting bench, giving the user a repeatable platform for each shot with minimal disturbance to the shooting position.
WHAT DOES IT COME WITH?
Every FTR Bipod comes standard with:
- Sling Swivel adapter
- Anschutz adapter
- Cant block
ACCESSORIES
A hard case with laser cut foam recesses is also available to protect your FTR from drops and knocks (sold separately). You can also purchase additional adapters and cant blocks to help further customise your FTR.
WARRANTY
As with all Tier One original products, we are so confident in the quality of our products that we offer you a lifetime warranty on parts and defects, and our 30 day return policy for peace of mind.
SHIPPING
Free shipping anywhere in the United States for all FTR bipod orders over $200. Shipping is by Express courier DHL, if you require a FedEx shipment due to remote location please let us know in the order notes.
TIER-ONE FTR BIPOD SPEC:
- 120MM Height Adjustment Range
- 475MM Footprint (At Lowest Position)
- 590 Grammes Weight
- Comes with either; Anschütz, Freeland or Sling Swivel Stud Adaptors
- Designed For Static Precision Shooting
- Available in Titanium (as illustrated above) or Black
Have a great evening!
Stoti
Below, Impact with the T-Rail mount and Red Wolf with a Picatinny mount.
