How to Use OXA SpikePod
Four simple steps
1. Open the spike
Open the spike on the side you want to use by placing a finger in the opening and rotating it fully downward.
2. Position the spike
Maintain a normal shooting position and keep your support hand under the rifle stock, clear of the SpikePod. Place the front edge of the stock gently against the support surface and apply forward pressure with your shoulder until the spike grips the surface.
3. Keep steady pressure
Maintain steady forward pressure with your shoulder while keeping the front edge of the stock in contact with the support surface. This creates two points of contact—the stock and the spike—for maximum stability.
4. Close the spike after use
After use, press the release button at the rear of the SpikePod and rotate the spike fully upward into the frame.
Always keep both spikes closed whenever the SpikePod is not being used to support the firearm. The spike tips are sharp and may cause injury or damage.
Turn your surroundings into support.
With SpikePod, you turn natural and man-made surfaces into stable shooting support. Use it vertically, at an angle or horizontally, and deploy both spikes for compact bipod-style support. Look around, use what is available and let your imagination do the rest.
Tree
Blind
Shooting Stand
Stump / Log
One tool.
All shooting positions.
SpikePod can be used from standing, kneeling, sitting and prone positions. It works from either side of the rifle and is not limited to the ground or a fixed shooting height—giving you stable support as the hunting situation changes.
Get the most from your SpikePod
These simple tips will help you get the most stable and effective support from your SpikePod in different shooting positions and hunting situations.
Create two-point support
Place the front edge of the rifle stock against the support surface first. Then push the rifle gently forward with your shoulder until the spike grips the surface. Maintain light forward pressure to keep both contact points engaged for maximum stability.
Keep steady pressure
Maintain steady forward pressure with your shoulder before, during and after the shot. During recoil, the SpikePod momentarily releases from the support surface and returns to the support position as pressure is maintained, helping you stay stable and ready for a follow-up shot.
Maximize your range of movement
When tracking a moving target with the rifle supported by the SpikePod, move your body with the target while maintaining steady forward pressure with your shoulder. With a little practice, the movement becomes smooth and natural.
Frequently asked questions about Using the SpikePod
Is it easy to use?
Yes. SpikePod is simple and intuitive to use. However, as with any new piece of equipment, we strongly recommend practising with it at the shooting range before using it in a real hunting situation. This helps you learn how to get the best performance from the SpikePod with your own rifle.
How do I take support with it?
Open the spike on the side you want to use, or open both spikes when using a horizontal support surface.
Maintain a normal shooting grip, keeping your support hand under the rifle stock and clear of the SpikePod. Place the front edge of the stock gently against the support surface and apply steady forward pressure with your shoulder until the spike grips the surface. This creates stable two-point support.
Maintain steady shoulder pressure while aiming, firing and following through. After use, close both spikes fully into the SpikePod frame.
Which surfaces I can use to take support?
SpikePod is primarily designed for softer surfaces such as wood. It can also be used against harder surfaces, including brick and rock, but avoid applying excessive force. On hard surfaces, allow only the weight of the rifle to rest on the spike.
Does the spike damage the support surface?
Thanks to the shape of the spike tip, it does not penetrate deeply when moderate pressure is used. It will leave a small mark on the support surface, but under normal use it will not cause permanent damage to living trees.
Does it work for left-handed shooters?
Yes. Thanks to the dual-sided design, the spikes can be deployed and used from either side of the rifle.
Can I still use my rifle sling?
Yes. Hunter and Hunter L include an integrated sling attachment point, so your rifle sling remains fully usable. If you prefer a quick-release sling swivel, an additional standard sling swivel stud can be installed in the threaded mounting point at the front of the SpikePod.
Can I still use a bipod with SpikePod?
Yes.
Hunter and Hunter L can be equipped with the OXA Picatinny Accessory Rail or a Spartan Classic Rifle Adapter for use with compatible bipods and tripods.
The Tactical model features an integrated 1.5-slot M-LOK accessory interface, allowing compatible third-party bipods / adapters to be installed.
Does the recoil damage the SpikePod or the rifle?
No.
When the rifle recoils, it moves rearward while the SpikePod instantly releases its grip from the support surface. Because the support is no longer loaded during recoil, the recoil force is not transferred into the SpikePod or the rifle stock.
Learn more on our How to use page.
What does mean "two-point" support?
Ideal stability is achieved through two-point support. This means that the front edge of the rifle stock rests against the support surface while the spike carries the rifle’s weight, creating two separate points of contact.
Why do I need to maintain steady shoulder pressure?
Steady forward pressure from your shoulder helps stabilize the rifle. When firing, recoil momentarily releases the spike from the support surface. Maintaining pressure helps the spike return to the support surface after recoil, keeping the rifle stable and ready for a follow-up shot.
Does the SpikePod require maintenance?
Very little. Clean it after use and
Dry it thoroughly before placing the firearm in a gun case or storage cabinet if the SpikePod has been used in wet conditions.
Occasionally apply a small drop of gun oil to both spike pivots.
What if a SpikePod spike becomes damaged?
The spikes are made from durable 7075-T6 aluminium and are designed to withstand hard use. If a spike becomes dull, it can be resharpened with a file.