It just needs a real bipod. That caldwell is hokey.
AtlasAFAICT Caldwell is a copy of Harris, but with plastic parts and thinner metal. I have one on the .22 varminter, but I was sorry I didn't buy a better bipod the first time out.
When I tried to pre-load it I over stressed the little attachment links and it loosened right up.
I have 4 Caldwell bipods on rifles now that have served me well for over a decade. I'm pretty hard on gear and they've done the job well...
Atlas