Spartan Javelin Pro Hunt Tac Bipod Review, By Jim Carr

[Justin Crossley]

Jim Carr and his family of very effective hunters put the Pro Hunt Tac bipod to the test this year. Check out his review!

Spartan Javelin Pro Hunt Tac Bipod Review

 

[RockAndSage]

Great review. Matches my personal experience with them very well (Razco also makes a great holster for them, btw). With all the marketing around the new Gunwerks bipod I was thinking it might take on Spartan for the top slot of lightweight hunting bipods, but that seems to have fizzled out pretty hard with their Gen 1 teething problems. Definitely like the rugged simplicity of the Spartan stuff.

 

[RockAndSage]

@Justin (Raz) Rasmussen, your company and FHF both make holders for the Spartan bipod - I'd personally welcome some info on yours here. What are some advantages with your design?

 

[ljalberta]

Great review. I’ve been enjoying my Spartan Pro long for a number of years. After trying the Tac legs though, there’s no doubt that’s the way to go for me.

Question for those shooting longer distances with it, there’s a little play in the adaptor, so are you loading into that, or just letting it rest before pulling the trigger,

 

[Happy Antelope]

Great review and I think Rob would agree, it is foremost a hunting tool, not a benchrest tool. For the bench I'm grabbing the Atlas BT-72. Spartan however does have a new disk lock system coming out this year for the guys who do want a tool with quality finishing for military, bench and PRS work. These bipods are a lot heavier, attach permanently in a second and although some will use for hunting, I think they have attributes more suited for PRS, Military application.

 

[Justin (Raz) Rasmussen]

@Justin (Raz) Rasmussen, your company and FHF both make holders for the Spartan bipod - I'd personally welcome some info on yours here. What are some advantages with your design?

Securely snaps in and has a bungee retention, ambidextrous mounting, multiple mount types available, very low profile and light weight, works with all leg lengths and adjusters.

 

[escadia]

Thanks for the review. I picked it up as well and does it's job well.

 

[Fatvis]

Is happy antelope the go-to for getting one of these? Wondering if the long legs are worth getting, but I am considering getting a pro-hunt as well as a spring bok for sitting-height. Do these go on sale any time?

 

[RockAndSage]

Is happy antelope the go-to for getting one of these? Wondering if the long legs are worth getting, but I am considering getting a pro-hunt as well as a spring bok for sitting-height. Do these go on sale any time?

Yes, and the mounting accessories; have gotten m-lok mounts for the bipod from them. The guy who runs it is fairly active on here, and would also be a good recommend for anything you might be interested in for big-bore/Africa rifles. Good guy.

 

[Happy Antelope]

Is happy antelope the go-to for getting one of these? Wondering if the long legs are worth getting, but I am considering getting a pro-hunt as well as a spring bok for sitting-height. Do these go on sale any time?

I would reccomend the Long for hunting for sure. We used the springbok on a stag few days ago in NZ about 300 yards for a straight up crazy angle shot, was the perfect tool. I have everything in stock. Heading back from NZ in the am, if you want to PM me I'll give you a call in a few days when I am back and we can discuss the Pro Hunt vs Pro Hunt Tac, etc.

 

[Fatvis]

I would reccomend the Long for hunting for sure. We used the springbok on a stag few days ago in NZ about 300 yards for a straight up crazy angle shot, was the perfect tool. I have everything in stock. Heading back from NZ in the am, if you want to PM me I'll give you a call in a few days when I am back and we can discuss the Pro Hunt vs Pro Hunt Tac, etc.

Thanks, I definitely like the leg mechanism more on pro hunt tac. I may go ahead and get that and get a springbok before next fall.

 

[Glendine]

Great review and I think Rob would agree, it is foremost a hunting tool, not a benchrest tool. For the bench I'm grabbing the Atlas BT-72. Spartan however does have a new disk lock system coming out this year for the guys who do want a tool with quality finishing for military, bench and PRS work. These bipods are a lot heavier, attach permanently in a second and although some will use for hunting, I think they have attributes more suited for PRS, Military application.

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[Brokenstraw]

Great review, I’m going to pick one up for a pronghorn hunt this year.