Truglo makes some affordable products, and I’ve always been impressed with the quality and price. The Tac-Pod Carbon Pro is a versatile bipod that gives you flexibility when you need it. Bipods are one of those things that people use a lot or never at all. Most often, what defines their use is the distance in which you plan to shoot. No matter how impressive the scope is, it’s hard to make long-distance shots without a good bipod.
Rifle bipods come in various styles for standing and kneeling positions. Many are also made for quick deployment when you need to move from one location to another. Whatever kind you select, each bipod provides the same benefits: stable platforms to shoot from, easy use, and more accurate shots.
I have an AR-15 I set up for long-range shooting and decided to give the Truglo Tac-Pod Carbon Pro a test drive. I’ve been using it for a while, and so far, it’s been a great quality bipod. There’s only one thing I don’t care for, which I’ll get to shortly. But overall, it’s worth checking out if you’re in the market for a rifle bipod.
About the Tac-Pod Carbon Pro
Truglo produced the Tac-Pod Carbon Pro bipod with flexibility in mind. It features a full pan, tilt, and level control. Because the TAC-Pod Carbon Pro bipod has a rotating base, it allows the shooter to easily adjust their angle of fire without repositioning it. This can be an important feature when your target moves. The model I have is equipped with adjustable legs that extend from 9 to 13 inches.
Crafted of carbon fiber and aluminum, the Tac-Pod is not only strong but lightweight as well. When you start adding a lot of gear to your rifle, it gets heavy real quick. Some long-range rifles are heavy enough as it is, let alone all the gear we attach to them. Truglo makes different attachment methods for the Tac-Pro, so it can be used with multiple rifle platforms. I chose the M-LOK attachment, so I could put it directly on my AR-15 handguard.
I mentioned one thing I didn’t care for, and that is the locking base lever. Even when it’s good and tight, the bipod can still move around without much effort. Because the base is made to pan, tilt, and rotate, locking it in place may prove difficult. When tightened, it’s strong enough to do the job; I just wish it had a better locking system.
On the range with the Tac-Pro bipod
I stated earlier that most people need a bipod to take long-distance shots. The term “long-distance” will vary greatly from one person to the next. Another factor that plays into the use of a bipod, however, is its weight. The digital scope I mounted on my AR-15 can be used for a good 500 yards, but it’s also heavy. Even when I’m trying to hit a target at 100 yards, a bipod makes it easier with this rifle.
To get a feel for the bipod’s flexibility, I headed to the range for a test drive. I set up some targets in multiple places and distances and started out using a table to set my rifle and bipod on. I fired at each target to see how well the swivel base worked. Because I had it tightened, making small adjustments proved difficult. I loosened it one turn, which helped a great deal.
Is it worth the money?
Overall, I thought the Tac-Pod Carbon Pro bipod did great with my rifle once I got it adjusted to where I wanted it. It retails for about $80.00, depending on the option you pick. Truglo offers a version with shorter legs that extend from 6-9 inches and picatinny or sling swivel mounts. I plan to keep this bipod on my rifle and see how it holds up long-term. From what I can see, however, I don’t think it will have any problems.
