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CAL SeriesBT65-NC

CAL Atlas® Bipod

About the CAL Series: Fulfilling requests for an Atlas without the ability to Cant prompted creation of the CAL (Cant And Loc) Atlas® Bipod. It delivers the same novel Atlas feature of five independent leg positions – including the patented 45° leg position – but without the Pan function to ensure the bore stays perpendicular to the bipod legs. Features 63º of adjustable, preloaded Cant and a wide footprint. Made in the USA.

The BT65-NC model Atlas Bipod is part of our CAL Series. The “NC” stands for “No Clamp,” meaning it requires any 17S size mount in order to attach to a firearm. The interface to install a clamp has a two hole pattern of 1.100” with 10/32 threads. It will also mount directly to our BT19 AI Spigot or BT70 M-LOK® Adapter.

Adjustable, preloaded Cant with additional tension lever made possible using original KMW Pod-Loc® (instructions below).

See all BT65-NC PLUS variations for compatible clamp options (Picatinny Rail, ARCA Rail, Dual Picatinny and ARCA)

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Price range: $225.21 through $427.00

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Picatinny Clamps

Any Atlas bipod with a two-screw clamp mounts directly to a Picatinny rail. These are the quick-detach and slider options if you want to move the bipod between rifles.

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ADM-170-S: Atlas® Accessory Price range: $79.56 through $93.60 View
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The Details

Product Info

The BT65-NC is comprised of 6061-T6 aluminum that is Mil-Spec Type III hard coat anodized with treated stainless steel components. Includes two 10-32 x 3/8" flathead socket screws. Available in black only.

  • Height Range: 4.8 - 9.2" (6.4” at 90°)
  • Preloaded Cant: 63 degrees
  • Position Button 0.5" diameter
  • 5 leg positions: 0, 45, 90, 135 & 180 degrees
  • Non-Rotating Legs: outer leg does not rotate around inner leg
  • Larger, stronger inner legs
  • Weight: 12.7 ounces
  • Footprint: 9–12.5"

 

** Due to additional length of the Area 419 ARCALOCK Dual Clamp, it interferes with the complete 360º rotation of the Pod-Loc lever found on our CAL and Super CAL Series of Atlas Bipods. Because the Pod-Loc lever position can be adjusted for positioning by pulling the lever directly away from the body of the CAL and rotating to desired position, it does NOT effect function of the Bipod or Clamp. This positioning can be repeated until optimal position is achieved.

* It is NOT compatible with the Magpul® QR Rail Grabber (MAG1196). Limited compatibility with Really Right Stuff’s SC-ARC Bipod Clamp due to function interference.

 

Using the KMW "Pod-Loc®"

With the CAL bipod mounted to your rifle, you will be able to lock and un-lock the canting motion by rotating the Pod-Loc® lever. Turn clockwise to lock and counter clockwise to un-lock. The Pod-Loc® lever position can be adjusted for positioning by pulling the lever directly away from the body of the CAL and rotating to desired position. This positioning can be repeated until optimal position is achieved.

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  • NC: No Clamp - No Clamp interface requires 17S size mount or adapter with matching two hole pattern of 1.100” with 10/32 threads
  • Recommended torque specification for installation of any mount/adapter: up to 30 inch pounds
  • Preload on Cant can be adjusted by removing Pod-Loc and tightening the exposed nut by 1/8-1/4 turns until desired tension achieved
  • Independent, intentional and non-orientated leg positioning allows either hand to move leg into any of the five leg positions
  • Solid leg positions allows shooter to load the bipod at the 45 and 90 degree positions.
  • Non-orientated leg length adjustment done by either hand: Outer leg slides on the Inner leg locating on any of the five positions ¾” apart
  • Hold What You Move Technology®
  • Includes Standard Rubber Feet durable and suitable for many surfaces
  • Optional Leg Extensions and Adjustable Leg Extensions to increase height
  • Optional quick-change Ski Feet and Raider Cleat Feet easily swapped in the field with the press of a stainless steel plunger
  • Optional mounting systems available for Accuracy International and Sako rifles

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Configuration SKU UPC Weight Elevation Price Select
Two-Screw Picatinny Clamp BT65 810040220173 12.9 oz 4.8-9.2" $264.95
ADM-170-S Lever fitted BT65-LW17 810040220197 14.6 oz 4.8-9.2" $329.95
No Clamp BT65-NC 810040220180 12.7 oz 4.8-9.2" $264.95
ADM QD ARCA Mount fitted BT65-NC-PLUS-ADM-ARCA-QD 810040221026 12.7 oz 4.8-9.2" $349.95
Area 419 ARCALOCK Clamp fitted BT65-NC-PLUS-A419 810040221033 12.7 oz 4.8-9.2" $338.00
Area 419 ARCALOCK QD Clamp fitted BT65-NC-PLUS-A419QD 810040221040 12.7 oz 4.8-9.2" $366.00
Area 419 ARCALOCK Dual-Clamp fitted BT65-NC-PLUS-A419DC 810040221057 12.7 oz 4.8-9.2" $402.00
Arisaka Picatinny Rail Slider fitted BT65-NC-PLUS-ARSKPS 810040221064 12.7 oz 4.8-9.2" $329.95
RRS BTC-Pro Dual Clamp fitted BT65-NC-PLUS-RRSDC 810040221071 12.7 oz 4.8-9.2" $354.95
Tall · Two-Screw Picatinny Clamp BT69 810040220203 14.5 oz 6.1-12.3" $289.95
Tall · ADM-170-S Lever fitted BT69-LW17 810040220227 16.3 oz 6.3-12.5" $354.95
Tall · No Clamp BT69-NC 810040220210 14.4 oz 6-12.3" $289.95
Tall · ADM QD ARCA Mount fitted BT69-NC-PLUS-ADM-ARCA-QD 810040221088 14.4 oz 6-12.3" $374.95
Tall · Area 419 ARCALOCK Clamp fitted BT69-NC-PLUS-A419 810040221095 14.4 oz 6-12.3" $363.00
Tall · Area 419 ARCALOCK QD Clamp fitted BT69-NC-PLUS-A419QD 810040221101 14.4 oz 6-12.3" $391.00
Tall · Area 419 ARCALOCK Dual-Clamp fitted BT69-NC-PLUS-A419DC 810040221118 14.4 oz 6-12.3" $427.00
Tall · Arisaka Picatinny Rail Slider fitted BT69-NC-PLUS-ARSKPS 810040221125 14.4 oz 6-12.3" $354.95
Tall · RRS BTC-Pro Dual Clamp fitted BT69-NC-PLUS-RRSDC 810040221132 14.4 oz 6-12.3" $379.95

The Full Picture

Specifications

These specs are shared across all configurations.

Leg positions
0, 45, 90, 135, 180 degrees (five positions; patented 45-degree position)
Pan
none (removed by design for repeatable bore alignment)
Cant
63 degrees adjustable, preloaded with locking boss (no pan)
Position button diameter
0.50 in
Material
6061-T6 aluminum body, heat-treated stainless steel internal components
Finish
Mil-Spec Type III Hardcoat Anodized Class 2
Technology
Hold What You Move Technology® (HWYM)
Feet
Quick-change rubber feet included; upgrade with BT23 Ski Feet, BT74 Raider Cleat Feet, or BT32 Rubber Feet
Cross-sell
BT6569ML / BT6569ML-NC CAL Mount Upgrade -- $34.95 (upgrades standard clamp to M-LOK compatible mount)

Built to a Standard

Key Features

The CAL (Cant And Loc) removes pan on purpose: a locked, drift-free platform for extreme long range, in standard (BT65) and tall (BT69) heights.

Pan Removed by Design

No pan joint means nothing to drift when the target is far and small.

Locking Cant

Level the rifle and lock it. The CAL holds your setting under recoil.

Five Leg Positions

0, 45, 90, 135, and 180 degrees, including the patented 45-degree.

Standard or Tall

BT65 standard height or BT69 tall for positional ELR work.

Gen 2 Refinements

Second-generation machining and lockup, built on field feedback.

ADM Lever Option

LW17 models ship with the ADM-170-S quick-detach lever installed.

Made in the USA

Machined in Kansas from 6061-T6 with Type III hardcoat anodize.

Lifetime Warranty

No fine print. If it breaks, we fix it. Built to outlast the rifle.

Fit for Your Application

What the CAL Atlas® Bipod was designed for

The CAL trades pan for stillness. Here is who benefits.

for Precision Riflemen

Benchrest & F-Class Style

A dead-solid front end for shooters who square up and stay put.

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