Salamander Tactical Arca Rail to Spigot Adaptor. This adapter allows you to use your Valhalla on your Arca rail system. Built of 7075 Alu, hard anodized.
Bipods & Supports
Spartan Javelin Pro Hunt Adaptor - GRS/FORM. This adapter can be used for a varitety of stocks if bedded into wood or glassfiber stocks.
Salamander Tactical Spartan Valhalla Glue in Spigot - GRS/FORM. The smooth way to attach a Valhalla bipod to a rifle with a synthetic or wooden stock, or to a rifle with a pre-made spigot hole like the GRS. Carefully line up the bipod on the front of the stock, measure the placement of the spigot 12 times, ensuring a placement that allows the bipod to slide on without interfering with the barrel, and drill a hole parallell to the bore and insert the adapter with some glue. Or oil it lightly and
Seeland 4 Legged Shooting Stick. 4 legged shooting stick for extreme stability. Easy to adjust using one-handed clamps, and adjustable rubber couplers allow use of either spikes or rubber feet. The legs have movable foam handles, and the cradle has a soft rubber coating. The shooting stick is easy to pack away due to its removable legs and quick connectors. It has no loose parts.
Spartan Javelin Lite Bipod - Std Length
Ultra lightweight and compact!
The Spartan Javelin Lite Standard Length Bipod is a compact, lightweight shooting support designed to be carried separately from the rifle until required. Weighing approximately 135g, it combines fixed-length carbon fibre legs with a precision-machined aluminium body and Spartan’s magnetic attachment system for quick deployment.
Spartan Javelin Lite TL Bipod - Std Length
Rapid twist lock (TL) height adjustment!
The Spartan Javelin Lite TL Standard Length Bipod combines lightweight construction with twist-lock height adjustment. Designed to be carried separately from the rifle in a pocket, holster or backpack, this 180g bipod attaches in seconds using Spartan’s MagnaSwitch magnetic system.
The Spartan Javelin Pro Hunt TAC Standard is a lightweight, packable hunting bipod with spring-assisted height adjustment. Weighing 215g, it can be carried in a pocket, holster or pack and attached in seconds using Spartan’s MagnaSwitch magnetic attachment system.
Javelin Pro Hunt TAC Bipod - Long Length. Designed for hunters who cover large areas, often in mountainous and wooded terrain, the Javelin Pro Hunt Tac is carried in a pocket, holster or pack and can be deployed in seconds thanks to the Spartan Magnetic Attachment System. Spring-assisted Tac legs that can be adjusted quickly with one hand combine with cant adjustment to ensure a level and stable platform. A traversing function tracks moving targets and a leg lockout feature helps overcome challe
The design combines a wide support footprint with adjustable height, pitch and cant. Its quick-detach spigot system and replaceable legs offer flexibility, while mounting requires the appropriate Valhalla adapter for the rifle.
The Valhalla Gen 2 Picatinny Adapter is a precision-engineered mounting solution designed to allow seamless attachment of the Spartan Valhalla Gen 2 Bipod to rifles fitted with a standard M1913 Picatinny rail. Built for shooters who demand flexibility in their rifle setup, it enables fast transitions between supported and unsupported shooting positions without permanent modification to the firearm.
The Valhalla Gen 2 M-Lok Adapter is a precision-engineered mounting solution designed to allow seamless attachment of the Spartan Valhalla Gen 2 Bipod to rifles equipped with genuine M-Lok accessory rails. Compact, lightweight and purpose-built, it provides a clean, secure interface for shooters who require fast bipod deployment without compromising rifle balance or handling.
The Spartan Vidarr is a lightweight, low-profile rifle bipod for hunters and competitive shooters. Its Disc-Lok attachment system allows mounting and removal in seconds, while adjustable legs and cant control help establish a stable shooting position on uneven ground.
Javelin Springbok Quad System - Gen 2. Agile and lightweight, the SpringBok shooting sticks provide unsurpassed stability and control with two points of contact on your rifle. Their innovative silicone body design allows rapid shooting position changes, while the wide rear cradle and MagnaSwitch™ rifle quick detach system offer a vast lateral movement range for tracking targets, perfect for active hunters in both woodland and open plain.
The Spartan Springbok Bipod provides lightweight rifle support for seated and kneeling shooting. Its flexible silicone joint allows rapid changes in shooting position and cant compensation without operating mechanical adjustment controls, while height-adjustable legs help raise the rifle above vegetation and snow.
The Spartan Springbok Bipod provides lightweight rifle support for seated and kneeling shooting. Its flexible silicone joint allows rapid changes in shooting position and cant compensation without operating mechanical adjustment controls, while height-adjustable legs help raise the rifle above vegetation and snow.
The Spartan Ascent Gen 2 Mountain is a multifunctional tripod for backcountry hunting, rifle support and glassing. Weighing 1.4kg, it combines a Davros Pro head with compact, four-section legs that detach for use as trekking poles.
The Spartan Ascent Gen 2 Woodland is a multifunctional tripod for backcountry hunting, rifle support and glassing. Weighing 1.7kg, it combines a Davros Pro head with four-section legs that detach for use as trekking poles. The Woodland configuration provides a published ground clearance range of 31–177cm.
Javelin Tripod Leg - Mountain - Gen2. Durable yet lightweight, the Ascent tripod legs easily detach from your Ascent tripod, transforming into highly effective trekking poles that enhance your strength and provide crucial support for maintaining balance during backcountry expeditions.
Javelin Tripod Leg - Woodland - Gen2. Durable yet lightweight, the Ascent tripod legs easily detach from your Ascent tripod, transforming into highly effective trekking poles that enhance your strength and provide crucial support for maintaining balance during backcountry expeditions.
Javelin Javelin Lite Leg Only. Made from high-quality multi-layered carbon fibre and machined 7000 series aluminium, these lightweight legs come in Long (28g), Standard (26g) and Mini (22g) and are compatible with our Javelin Lite and well as Javelin Pro Hunt and Sentinel products. Tungsten carbide feet with removable rubber boots help provide a stable platform in different hunting environments.
Javelin Disc-Lok Picatinny Adaptor. Enables rapid and secure attachment of Disc-Lok™ compatible bipods and tripods to rifles with M1913 Mil-Std Picatinny accessory rails.
Javelin Disc-Lok M-Lok Adaptor. Enables rapid attachment and detachment of Disc-Lok™ compatible bipods and tripods to rifles with genuine M-Lok accessory rails.
Spartan Classic Gunsmith Adaptor & Dirt Plug. The Classic Gunsmith Adapter is the clearest answer for those using the Javelin bipod, Sentinel and Kapita tripod systems (not compatible with the Spartan 300). This adapter is designed to be bonded into wooden and synthetic rifle stocks by any gunsmith or competent individual, and offers a very lightweight fitting for serious mountain hunters.
Spartan Classic Gunsmith Adaptor - Brass Finish. A new solution for customers using the Javelin, Kapita and Sentinel (not compatible with the Spartan 300). This beautiful brass adapter is designed to be bonded into high quality wooden and synthetic stocks, providing the ultimate synergy between the Spartan system and your rifle for a more conventionally attractive appearance. The brass adapter can be further reworked by skilled gunsmiths for a bespoke finish.
Spartan Classic Picatinny Adaptor. Lightweight and durable, the Classic Picatinny Adapter enables our range of Javelin bipods, Spartan tripods and the Davros heads to be attached and detached in seconds to rifles with M1913 Mil-Std Picatinny accessory rails.
Spartan Classic Rifle Adaptor. Lightweight and durable, the Classic Rifle Adapter enables our range of Javelin bipods, Spartan tripods and the Davros heads to be attached and detached in seconds to traditional hunting rifles with removable sling swivel studs. Weighing just 20g, it is supplied with multiple screw options and three synthetic plates to suit different stock profiles, it can be fitted in less than two minutes.
Spartan Classic Rifle Adaptor and Picatinny Rail. Lightweight and low-profile, this adapter enables our range of Javelin bipods, Sentinel and Ascent tripods, as well as the Davros heads to be attached and detached in seconds to rifles with dual sling stud mounting points. A section of Picatinny rail allows the adapter to be used in combination with other accessories.
Spartan Classic Key Mod Adaptor. Lightweight and durable, the Classic Key Mod Adapter enables our range of Javelin bipods, Spartan tripods and the Davros heads to be attached and detached in seconds to rifles with genuine Key Mod accessory rails.
Spartan Classic M-Lok Adaptor. Lightweight and durable, the Classic M-Lok Adapter enables our range of Javelin bipods, Spartan tripods and the Davros heads to be attached and detached in seconds to rifles with genuine M-Lok accessory rails.
Spartan Classic UIT Rail (Anschutz) Adaptor. Lightweight and durable, the Classic UIT Adapter enables our range of Javelin bipods, Spartan tripods and the Davros heads to be attached and detached in seconds to rifles with UIT (Anschutz) accessory rails.
Spartan Valhalla M-Lok Adaptor. The Valhalla M-Lok adapter enables our Valhalla Bipod to be attached and detached to rifles with genuine M-Lok accessory rails.
Spartan Valhalla Picatinny Adaptor Spigot. The Valhalla Picatinny adapter enables our Valhalla Bipod to be attached and detached to rifles with M1913 Mil-Std Picatinny accessory rails.
Spartan Classic ARCA Adapter. Lightweight and durable, the Classic Arca Adapter enables our range of Spartan Javelin Bipods, Ascent and Sentinel Tripods, and Davros Heads to be attached and detached in seconds to rifles with Arca-style accessory rails.
Spartan Adaptor - Spartan to Arca 12mm Converter. Shooters that have already invested in a third party Arca-compatible ball or pan heads can now exploit the benefits of the Spartan magnetic rifle attachment system. Made from CNC machined 7075-T7531 aluminium with a durable hard-anodised finish, the Arca to Spartan Converter attaches quickly and securely and is compatible with all Spartan Classic adapters, enabling rapid rifle attachment.
Spartan Sauer 404 Valhalla Spigot. The Spartan – Sauer 404 Adapter has been designed to offer a direct fitting to the fore-stock of the Sauer rifle so that a variety of Spartan products can be used. The adapter makes use of the existing sling attachment point without any additional modifications required.
Spartan Light Optics Adaptor. Enables you to use your Davros head or Sentinel tripod with lightweight cameras, spotting scopes, binoculars or anything else with a ¼” thread. Made from aerospace-grade aluminium with a 410 stainless steel flat-headed 1/4” thread bolt, the adapter is corrosion-resistant, extremely hard-wearing and fits in an instant to turn your tripod into a stable optics platform.
Spartan Heavy Duty Optics Adaptor and Carbon Rod. Turns your Sentinel or Davros head into a super-stable optics & camera platform in seconds. The magnetic attachment system gives instant fitting and has an adjustable lever system for extra security. Lightweight and durable, the Heavy Duty Optics Adapter comes with a standard ¼ inch camera/optic screw and polymer plate.
The Davros Head™ Gen 2 is a precision-engineered ball head designed for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts who want to upgrade existing tripods or shooting sticks with a versatile mounting solution. This lightweight unit retro-fits to any support with standard 3/8”-16 or 1/4”-20 UNC threads and leverages the Sparta MagnaSwitch™ System for rapid attachment and detachment of rifles, optics, and other devices, making it ideal for dynamic field use.
Spartan Davros Pro Head Gen 2. The Davros Pro is a must for hunters that spend prolonged periods searching for targets in the most challenging of environments. Made from aerospace-grade aluminium, it retro fits to tripods and shooting sticks and will handle the heaviest of spotting scopes and other optics. And once a target has been located, swapping to a rifle fitted with the patented Spartan Magnetic Attachment System takes seconds and provides a steady-as-a-rock shooting platform.
Spartan Mr G Clamp. Designed to work in conjunction with the Spartan Davros and Phone Holder, The" Mr G Clamp" is a true “game changer” supporting your rifle and optics in almost any situation. The Mr G Clamp can be used in High seats, Tree Stands, Hides on cars and or buggies. You won’t leave without your Mr G Clamp. A go anywhere support tool for your rifle and optics that will clamp to just about anything.
Spartan Retro Fit Javelin Bipod Locking Lever. Retrofittable to Javelin bipods, this upgrade replaces the old style thumb nuts to make locking the cant block easier.
Spartan Adaptor Dirt Plug - Spartan 12mm - 3pk. Keep dirt and mud out of your adapter when not using your bipod or tripod.
Spartan Adaptor Dirt Plug - Blaser 12.5mm. Keep dirt and mud out of your adapter when not using your bipod or tripod.
Spartan Quick Shot Rest. Attached quickly and easily thanks to its magnetised fitting, the Quick Shot Rest attaches to the Sentinel tripod or Davros head. Functions like a traditional gun rest allowing you to take aim from any position. The design and tactile rubber finish holds your rifle securely and without damage.
Spartan Pack of 10 Screws. Ferritic stainless steel screws for installation of Classic Rifle Adapter.
Spartan Pack of 3 Rubber Boots. Spare Rubber Boots for your Javelin, Spartan 300 or Sentinel Tripod.
Spartan Snow Baskets - 2pk. Our snow baskets provide additional stability in snowy or soft conditions. Compatible with our Javelin Bipods, Ascent and Sentinel Tripods, the snow baskets are made from lightweight and durable polymer.
Bipods & Supports
What Are Bipods and How Do They Work?
Bipods are stabilising supports designed to provide shooters with a steady, repeatable shooting platform. Whether you’re zeroing a rifle, competing in precision shooting, or practising marksmanship in the field, a bipod reduces unwanted movement and helps maintain accuracy over longer distances. By creating two points of contact with the ground, a bipod works much like a miniature tripod, but its lightweight construction and compact size make it easier to mount on hunting and sporting rifles without adding unnecessary bulk.
Modern bipods attach directly to fore-end fittings such as sling studs, Picatinny rails, M-LOK or KeyMod systems. Once fitted, they allow the shooter to deploy adjustable legs that lock securely in place. Many models also offer features such as tilt, pan, and cant adjustability, which help maintain a level sight picture on uneven terrain.
At Uttings, shooters of every skill level will find models suited to prone shooting, benchrest work, or dynamic field applications — all built to improve stability, comfort, and shot-to-shot precision.
How to Choose the Right Bipod for Your Needs
Height and leg adjustment
Bipods are available in different height ranges to suit prone, kneeling, and bench shooting. Lower models (typically 6–9 inches) offer maximum stability for prone precision shots, while taller units (9–13 inches or more) provide flexibility when shooting over vegetation or rough ground. Look for smooth, positive leg-lock mechanisms and quick-deploy features to support fast shooting scenarios.
Tilt, pan, and cant control
Tilt (or cant) is crucial when shooting on uneven terrain. A bipod with a tilting head allows the rifle to be levelled without repositioning the legs. Panning is useful for tracking moving targets or scanning across a field of view. Competitive shooters and hunters often favour bipods with fluid, controlled movement in both directions.
Mounting system compatibility
Ensure your bipod matches your rifle’s attachment point. Traditional sling studs remain common, but tactical and modern sporting rifles often require Picatinny, M-LOK, or KeyMod fitting options. Many premium models include adapter plates or offer modular mounting systems, helping you future-proof your setup.
Material quality and durability
Most bipods are constructed from lightweight aluminium, carbon fibre, or steel components. Carbon fibre designs provide impressive strength-to-weight ratios, while aluminium bipods offer durability at a sensible price point. Weather resistance, corrosion protection and reinforced joints all contribute to long-term reliability in harsh outdoor environments.
Weight and portability
For stalking and hunting, weight can be a decisive factor. Lightweight bipods reduce fatigue and help keep your rifle balanced. Benchrest shooters, on the other hand, may prefer heavier models that deliver enhanced stability.
To explore related support systems, many shooters also browse our selection of shooting rests and bags and rifle slings, which complement bipods by offering stability and comfort in different shooting positions.
Top Bipod Brands and Models at Uttings
Uttings stocks a carefully selected range of bipods from trusted manufacturers known for precision engineering and field-ready performance. You’ll find robust entry-level models ideal for newcomers, as well as advanced bipods for competitive long-range shooting.
Leading brands include compact, tactical-style models suited to modern sporting rifles, as well as classic hunting bipods that prioritise simplicity and reliability. Many of these models incorporate hardened locking mechanisms, smooth pivot systems, and non-slip rubber feet to maintain accuracy in changing weather and ground conditions.
Whether you prefer a folding leg design for fast deployment or a precision-engineered benchrest unit, Uttings provides options that suit rimfire, centrefire, air rifle and tactical platforms alike.
Bipod Tips and Expert Advice
Choosing the right bipod is only part of the equation. Using it effectively is equally important.
For maximum stability, ensure the legs are set at equal height and positioned firmly on the ground. On uneven surfaces, use the cant adjustment to maintain a level shooting position without over-extending one leg. When shooting prone, a lower bipod generally performs better, as it reduces the centre of gravity and minimises barrel rise.
Pairing your bipod with quality scope rings and a well-fitted riflescope helps you take full advantage of the improved stability by maintaining consistent eye alignment and sight picture. Many shooters also combine a bipod with a rear shooting bag for even greater precision.
Why Buy Bipods at Uttings
Uttings is a family-run outdoor retailer based in Norwich, established in 1976. With decades of specialist experience in field sports and shooting equipment, we pride ourselves on offering high-quality bipods from the world’s leading brands. Our reputation is built on expert product knowledge, outstanding customer service, and fast delivery across the UK. Every order is backed by more than 45,000 five-star Trustpilot reviews, reflecting our commitment to helping customers enjoy the great outdoors with confidence.
Bipods FAQs
What height bipod is best for prone shooting?
Most prone shooters prefer bipods in the 6–9 inch range, as they offer excellent stability and reduce rifle movement when lying close to the ground.
Do I need a bipod with tilt or cant adjustment?
Tilt adjustment is highly beneficial on uneven ground because it allows you to level the rifle without repositioning the legs, maintaining a stable shooting platform.
How important is panning on a bipod?
Panning helps you track moving targets or scan across open fields without lifting or shifting the rifle.
Are lightweight bipods strong enough for centrefire rifles?
Modern carbon fibre and aluminium designs are engineered for strength and recoil control, making them suitable for most centrefire platforms.
What mounting system should I choose for my rifle?
Match the bipod to your rifle’s attachment point. Sling stud models suit traditional rifles, while Picatinny, M-LOK, and KeyMod options are ideal for modern tactical setups.
Is a taller bipod better for rough terrain?
Taller bipods provide more clearance and comfort on uneven ground, although they can compromise stability compared with lower options.
Do bipods work well with rear shooting bags?
Yes. Combining a bipod with a rear bag creates a highly stable support system that improves long-range shot consistency.
Are rubber feet or spike feet better?
Rubber feet excel on hard surfaces, while spike feet offer superior grip on soil, grass, and uneven terrain.
