bipod on mini14 target

[winnipegger]

does anyone have any experience with the mounting of a bipod to the mini14 target? aslo adding 2 sling swivel to it?
and possibly a pictanny rail? im in winnipeg if there are any local gunsmiths who have the know how to do this let me know
ps its the thumbhole dealio

 

[Adam]

You will need an adapter from Harris (number 14) to mount a bipod without drilling into the stock.

Adam

 

[Roughneck12]

I have a Mini target with the laminate wood stock.
I bought a stud kit with a screw stud and a stud threaded and screwed down with a nut.
I figured where I wanted it and used the drill bit size called for in the instructions. Oce the hole was drilled I tightened the nut as much as I could. It was sticking up way proud of the wood and the stamped metal insert would not fit anymore. I cut off the bolt end and shaved the nut down with a Dremel tool. The metal piece still would not fit so I drilled a hole in it so the bolt and nut would stick through. I made sure that the gas piston was not being impeaded from going back and forth and attached my bi-pod.

It seems to work. And looks pretty cool. This is a big heavy rifle and I have no idea why it did not come from the factory with sling studs installed. Another bizarre Ruger thing.