{"product_id":"vanguard-equalizer-pivotting-bipod-3qs-a-with-picatinny-12-5-26-5","title":"Vanguard Equalizer Pivotting Bipod 3QS A with Picatinny 12.5\"-26.5\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Vanguard Equalizer 3QS A is a pivoting aluminium bipod built for shooters who need height and reach rather than a flat prone setup. Vanguard, the support and optics arm of Syntech Optics, built its reputation on shooting sticks, bipods and mono\/tripods used by hunters across Africa and abroad, and the Equalizer line sits as its workhorse hunting bipod range. Where a standard prone bipod tops out around 23cm to 33cm, the 3QS A stretches from 31.8cm to 67.3cm (12.5-inch to 26.5-inch), putting it firmly in the seated and kneeling shooting bracket rather than flat-ground prone use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt attaches via a quick-release Picatinny shoe, so the rifle can be pulled off the legs in a second and swapped between rifles sharing the same rail. A spring-loaded pivoting head with 5 degrees of tilt and 30 degrees of pan either side lets the shooter settle the crosshair on uneven ground without shuffling the whole bipod. Push-button leg deployment means the legs snap open quietly, a detail hunters notice the first time game is close and the bolt-action click of a cheaper unit would have blown the stalk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt roughly 500g it adds very little to a hunting rifle's carry weight, yet the twist-lock legs and heavy-duty buffer spring keep the setup steady for a magnum-calibre rifle fired from a seated rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-release Picatinny mount with an included sling-stud-to-Picatinny adapter lets the same bipod serve rifles with either mounting style, and detaches in one motion when it is time to move.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush-button leg deployment opens each leg silently and locks it at full extension, useful when a careless clatter would put animals to flight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwist-lock leg sections give incremental height adjustment across the full 31.8-67.3cm range so the shooter can match the bipod to a fence post, truck bonnet or seated rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring-loaded pivoting head offers plus or minus 5 degrees of tilt and 30 degrees of pan, letting the rifle track a moving target or settle level on a slope without lifting the legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegs fold 90 degrees forward or backward against the forend for a slim carry profile when slung over the shoulder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvertible feet twist from soft rubber pads to metal spikes, trading grip on timber decks and rock for bite into soil and leaf litter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC-machined aluminium construction keeps the unit light while standing up to repeated field use and transport in a rifle bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:15px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; width:35%; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEqualizer 3QS A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eMount type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePicatinny quick-release with sling-stud adapter included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eHeight range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e31.8cm - 67.3cm (12.5 in - 26.5 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eLeg adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTwist-lock, incremental, push-button deployment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eTilt range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e+\/- 5 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003ePan range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e+\/- 35 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eLeg folding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e90 degrees forward or backward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eFeet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConvertible rubber to metal spike (twist)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eConstruction material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCNC-machined aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.5kg (1.1 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eShock absorption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHeavy-duty buffer spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5 years (typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFit \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny rifle, air rifle or shotgun carrying a Picatinny or Weaver-style rail forend fits the supplied quick-release shoe directly. Rifles with a sling-swivel stud instead of a rail take the bundled stud-to-Picatinny adapter, so the same bipod moves between a modern chassis rifle and a traditional wood-stocked hunting rifle without buying a second mount. The quick-release shoe also means one bipod can be shared across a safe full of rifles that all carry the Picatinny adapter, rather than leaving it bolted to a single gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe legs and body are CNC-machined aluminium, chosen over steel for the weight saving without giving up rigidity under a seated or kneeling hold. The pivoting head rides on a coil spring that absorbs recoil impulse and muzzle bounce between shots, which matters more on this taller bipod than on a short prone unit because the extra leg length naturally flexes more under recoil. Twist-lock collars on each leg section are machined rather than moulded, reducing the play that cheaper plastic collars develop after a season of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizing \u0026amp; Adjustment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach leg extends independently through its twist-lock collars, so uneven ground, a sloped shooting bench or a tree stump can be levelled out leg by leg rather than needing a flat surface. The 31.8-67.3cm span covers seated shooting off a vehicle bonnet, kneeling behind a low wall, or standing support over tall grass and ground cover where a prone bipod would be buried. Because the legs pivot and fold flat, the bipod collapses down for a rifle bag without needing to be removed from the Picatinny shoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bipod ships with its Picatinny quick-release shoe fitted, plus the sling-stud-to-Picatinny adapter for rifles without a rail. Rubber feet come installed, with metal spike inserts accessed through the same twist mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA light wipe-down after wet or muddy use keeps the twist-lock collars from gritting up; avoid submerging the pivot head, as the buffer spring and detent mechanism are not sealed for immersion. Periodic application of a dry lubricant to the leg sections keeps extension smooth through a hunting season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrand Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVanguard has built its name in the hunting and outdoor trade on optics carry solutions and field support systems - bipods, shooting sticks, monopods and tripods - sold through major outdoor retailers worldwide. The Equalizer range is the brand's long-running pivoting bipod family, with the 3QS A sitting at the tall end alongside the shorter-legged Equalizer 1QS and 2QS models and the carbon-legged 3QS C variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHunters who shoot from a seated or kneeling position in long grass, bushveld or broken ground gain the most from the extra height this bipod offers over a standard prone unit. It also suits vehicle-based hunting where a bonnet or window rest needs more clearance than a short bipod gives, and anyone running more than one rifle who wants to move a single bipod between them via the Picatinny shoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit a rifle without a Picatinny rail?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the included sling-stud adapter converts a standard swivel stud mount to accept the Picatinny shoe. \u003cstrong\u003eHow much recoil can the pivot head take?\u003c\/strong\u003e The buffer spring is built around magnum-calibre rifles used from a seated rest, though very heavy-recoiling rifles are still steadier fired prone. \u003cstrong\u003eCan the legs be removed from the Picatinny shoe?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, the shoe is part of the bipod body; what detaches is the shoe from the rifle's rail. \u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a carry bag?\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanguard does not list one as standard; a rifle bag or dedicated bipod pouch is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vangaurd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68109390119141,"sku":"CDX-VAN36342","price":4392.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/0010\/6725\/files\/vanguard-equalizer-pivotting-bipod-3qs-a-with-picatinny-12-5-1.jpg?v=1794473092","url":"https:\/\/guardsondutyshop.co.za\/products\/vanguard-equalizer-pivotting-bipod-3qs-a-with-picatinny-12-5-26-5","provider":"Guards On Duty Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}