how to install bipod on free float handgaurd?

[darb]

I need some recommendations on how to install a bi-pod on a free float hand-guard. I really do not want to just drill a hole and install a swivel stud.

[sketch]

You got pix ?what float? what pod? Details :)

[darb]

You got pix ?what float? what pod? Details :)

knurled free float (360 degree circle)not any rails attached, harris s bipod. I will see if I can figure out how to post pictures tomorrow, if not then this weekend when my son comes home from college. I just retired and need get up to speed with technology. thank you for the reply.

[shibiwan]

Drill & tap a couple small holes and mount a rail section, add a rail-mount bipod (e.g. Atlas). Problem solved. Most tubular free floats are 1.98" to 2" diameter OD and YHM has rail sections that match this diameter.

 

Here's a rail section that you can use.

 

 

The alternative is to drill one hole and put in a swivel stud and you can easily fit a swivel-mount bipod.

 

 

Strongly recommend the first method because it doesn't unscrew as easily as a single mount point.

Edited January 29, 2014 by shibiwan

[98Z5V]

Drill into that round tube and mount a piece of picatinny rail.  <thumbsup> <thumbsup>

[98Z5V]

Shibi beat me...  <lmao>

[shibiwan]

....or buy my old/surplus CMMG Mod 0 float tube. :D

 

P.S. 98Z5V - you snooze you lose. :D :D :D

Edited January 29, 2014 by shibiwan

[darb]

Winner Winner chicken dinner(Shibiwan).The YHM 9464 3  seems like the way to go. The harris bi pod is on a wish list(think I will look around a bit more) site as I wanted to figure out the installation prior to purchase. (unlike the rest of the rifle). Thanks to all on this forum, great site, only wished I had came across this earlier but still a lot of help. P.S.  "snooze you lose", being retired I do on occasion take a nap. ^-^

[98Z5V]

 

 

P.S. 98Z5V - you snooze you lose. :D :D :D

 

Yep!  That's Rule 65b - Drew invented that one...  <lmao>

[shibiwan]

My honest opinion on the Harris: WAKE UP HARRIS!! STOP MILKING THAT OLD DESIGN AND MAKE A PICATINNY RAIL VERSION THAT DOESNT NEED AN ADDITIONAL ADAPTOR.

 

...and therefore I have an Atlas bipod.

 

 

BTW, talking about dozing off, I just nodded off for 15 mins. LOL

Edited January 29, 2014 by shibiwan

[98Z5V]

When adapters come into play for the Harris bipods, my personal favorite is the ADM setup.  I'm running that on two or three rifles (can't remember how many?...  ).  ADM Part # AD-BP.

 

http://www.americandefensemanufacturing.com/view/product/15/

 

[darb]

Re: Shibiwan V.S. 98Z5V    I mean Atlas V.S. Harris, with the price of the adapter that brings the cost of the Harris up closer to the Atlas. That being said without starting a war :auto: , what are the pros and cons between the two? I am working on three ar builds, two 15's( twosons) and a 308 (me) so according to my calculator I am going to be in need of three or at least have the same set ups. ^-^

[98Z5V]

Hey brother, ready to throw another kink in the chain?  Don't overlook the GG&G bipods.  The HD-XDS is a damn good one for your application, but I'd suspect the regular XDS would do fine on your rifle, too.  No adapters necessary - just the pic rail.

 

Various models in this link:

http://www.gggaz.com/tactical-rifle-bipods.html

 

 

[darb]

Sweet. With my 308 I am going to be doing mainly benchrest shooting. As the rifle(.308 / 7.62) weights 11 lbs with 10 round clip, I know the xds would be fine fore the 15s but what about the 308? rather have kinks in the chain now rather than later.

[FaRKle!]

I know the xds would be fine fore the 15s but what about the 308? rather have kinks in the chain now rather than later.

I use a GG&G XDS-2 QD with my .308 guns. No issue at all.

Desert Warrior Products has the XDS-2 QD version for $195.46 shipped with coupon code "SHOT" (good till 2/2 on orders of $199+ pre-coupon).

[blue109]

That's a good price!

[shibiwan]

I use a GG&G XDS-2 QD with my .308 guns. No issue at all.

Desert Warrior Products has the XDS-2 QD version for $195.46 shipped with coupon code "SHOT" (good till 2/2 on orders of $199+ pre-coupon).

 

Definitely a good price on the GG&G Bipod.

[EasyEJL]

Anyone used this bipod? I'm looking for something in FDE :)

http://www.amazon.com/Mako-T-POD-Foregrip-Integrated-Release/dp/B008YN5WPS/ref=sr_1_6?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1391021397&sr=1-6&keywords=dark+earth+bipod

[darb]

Drill into that round tube and mount a piece of picatinny rail.  <thumbsup>

I am going to order the picatinny rail today. Will the 4" suffice?

[BLKSHEEP]

I am going to order the picatinny rail today. Will the 4" suffice?

Yes, 4" rail should be fine.

[BLKSHEEP]

 

My honest opinion on the Harris: WAKE UP HARRIS!! STOP MILKING THAT OLD DESIGN AND MAKE A PICATINNY RAIL VERSION THAT DOESNT NEED AN ADDITIONAL ADAPTOR.

That old design has it's place but I concur that they should also make a rail version! My next bipod will not be another Harris because of that exact reason.

[darb]

Yes, 4" rail should be fine. 

thanks. the bipod is next. I am just waiting for some more " Constructive remarks" ^-^

[shibiwan]

I did a 5.4" bottom rail on my troy so I could mount the Bipod plus whatever else I wanted... which ended up to be an AFG2 that I had lying around off another build.

[darb]

I did a 5.4" bottom rail on my troy so I could mount the Bipod plus whatever else I wanted... which ended up to be an AFG2 that I had lying around off another build.

so longer is better?

[shibiwan]

so longer is better?

 

Up to you.... there's no better or worse, just that a longer one lets you hook on more stuff later if you so wish. It also allows you to have some additional adjustment room if you prefer the bipod a little farther back.

Edited January 29, 2014 by shibiwan