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ShrtRnd

ShrtRnd

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I’m looking at upgrading (?) my current Harris Sling Stud attached bipod to something a little more user friendly ie; quick attach. I find fiddling with the Harris in colder temps can be a PIA honestly.

I’ve been digging around the B&G/PRS subforums for a while now but I’m not overly sure which route is best ie; ARCA, M-Lok, or Picatinny. That and some of the complete setups (rail, adapter and bipod) are not what I’m looking to spend or gain weight wise.

So my questions are

1 - Pic Rail Size 2.5-3.5” ?
2 - Is inletting required for above?
3 - Bipod recommendations

TIA
 
ShrtRnd said:
I’m looking at upgrading (?) my current Harris Sling Stud attached bipod to something a little more user friendly ie; quick attach. I find fiddling with the Harris in colder temps can be a PIA honestly.

I’ve been digging around the B&G/PRS subforums for a while now but I’m not overly sure which route is best ie; ARCA, M-Lok, or Picatinny. That and some of the complete setups (rail, adapter and bipod) are not what I’m looking to spend or gain weight wise.

So my questions are

1 - Pic Rail Size 2.5-3.5” ?
2 - Is inletting required for above?
3 - Bipod recommendations

TIA
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I have several types of bipod, but my go to is always the MDT GRND-POD. Choose your attachment preference and you're good to go. It's light, tough & easy to use.

https://mdttac.com/us/mdt-grnd-pod
 
I just put a Salmon River Solutions combo rail on one of mine (pic and arca), I'm really liking it so far. They come in a variety of lengths.

Also just picked up some RRS BTC Pro Clamps and put one on an Atlas and one on a Harris (with the RRS adapter). The BTC clamps fit both pic and arca rails, so I can swap between rifles easily.

Happy with all of it so far.

The MDT GRND Pods are nice too, I sold mine arca version just because I wanted to switch to the setup I just mentioned.
 
If you want to keep it simple get a MDT Oryx bipod for sling studs. I find it far easier to use than my Harris bipod and use it for several of my rifles with traditional stocks. These are my hunting rifles and would use these with a lightweight tripod with a yoke mount (BOG Adrenaline). I didn't want an ARCA rail on these rifles.

I do have some traditional stocks that I have drilled and installed ARCA rails but I went this route because I have an ARCA compatible tripod and I use them where I am not concerned about using a heavier tripod.


For rifles that are in a chassis that are M-LOK compatible I have installed ARCA rails and use a MDT GRND-POD.
 
ShrtRnd said:
I’m looking at upgrading (?) my current Harris Sling Stud attached bipod to something a little more user friendly ie; quick attach. I find fiddling with the Harris in colder temps can be a PIA honestly.

I’ve been digging around the B&G/PRS subforums for a while now but I’m not overly sure which route is best ie; ARCA, M-Lok, or Picatinny. That and some of the complete setups (rail, adapter and bipod) are not what I’m looking to spend or gain weight wise.

So my questions are

1 - Pic Rail Size 2.5-3.5” ?
2 - Is inletting required for above?
3 - Bipod recommendations

TIA
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Bipods are a very convenient hunting tool, I refuse to understand you have issues......fiddling in colder temperatures, quicker release?
 
Type of attachment mostly depends on the foreend of the rifle, whether a sling stud is all it offers or it has a rail slot or M Lok that can take a directly attached bipod or a section of your choice of Arca or Pic rail.

Agreed that the Harris stud-grabber is fiddly, the Magpul is awkward too, but the MDT version is the best solution for a sling stud that I've seen.

Arca is probably the nicest to work with, but the rail can be a bit wide and cold to grab if it comes that far back. Bipods slide right on and lock, and the rail itself can rest on a support if you're playing PRS or similar.

There are quick-disconnect bipods for Pic rail, Cadex makes a nice-but-pricy one.
 
track said:
Bipods are a very convenient hunting tool, I refuse to understand you have issues......fiddling in colder temperatures, quicker release?
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Agreed on the convenience but see below
old303 said:
Type of attachment mostly depends on the foreend of the rifle, whether a sling stud is all it offers or it has a rail slot or M Lok that can take a directly attached bipod or a section of your choice of Arca or Pic rail.

Agreed that the Harris stud-grabber is fiddly the Magpul is awkward too, but the MDT version is the best solution for a sling stud that I've seen.

Arca is probably the nicest to work with, but the rail can be a bit wide and cold to grab if it comes that far back. Bipods slide right on and lock, and the rail itself can rest on a support if you're playing PRS or similar.

There are quick-disconnect bipods for Pic rail, Cadex makes a nice-but-pricy one.
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Re; bold quote above,

It seems as I age my dexterity is not what it was in colder temps and i tend to struggle with the Harris setup more often then not. A quicker attach/detach is what I’m after.

Mostly used when I’m on a watch as I don’t have the bipod setup walking in or out. That and I absolutely despise laying any of my setups on the ground, against trees or rocks to be marked or worse.
 
I have six different bipods. Atlas, Harris and an MPod . All but one are set up for Arca and I don’t see that changing. Easy on and off! Smooth and snag free! Infinite positioning depending on Arca length plus attachment points for Garmin, bags or camera. Coupled with a CF tripod and it’s a game changer.
 
☝️ I agree, ARCA > Picatinny.

The arca is so much smoother and lower profile. Rides bags and improvised rests a lot better than picatinny in my experience.

Attach to forend by installing T-nuts in the barrel channel. Here is a good video on that process;


The Spartan system is expensive, but they are light, simple and low profile 👍

I also have a Kramer Designs Snipe Pod. It's a unique setup in that it'll take me to sitting height and weighs only 8oz, it'll even fit in a back pocket.

The sling stud mount is NOT low profile, but it quick detaches really nice. I'm surprised these are not more popular with hunters!

https://kramerdesignscorp.com/pages/v2-snipepod-overview

I have a bunch of bipods, but often I'll carry shooting sticks with me instead. I like the simplicity and flexibility., but that's a choice I make based on the terrain.
 
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You can get small ARCA rails/attachments off Amazon or from your local camera store for cheap that weigh very little. I have attached these without inletting to a Hogue Stock and to a wooden stock with a relatively flat foreend.

As for Bipod choice, I have an MDT Oryx, rip-off Atlas, MDT Grd Pod, and Ckye Pod. They all kind of have their niche... but the best all round for weight, price, adjustability, usability, and attachment options is the Grd Pod - but it is not my favorite in any one area. I picked up the Oryx for my hunting rifle as the sling stud attachment seems simple and it is relatively light and cheap, but I have yet to use it outside of the range. The Ckye pod is a tank and unless you need a high version for shooting over grass or sitting, probably not the best option to lug around hunting. The Atlas rip off is mounted on a camera ARCA clamp and I spent an evening tuning it up, but it works just fine.
 
Not sure I’d want to alter any of my existing stocks currently.

So, if I’m looking at a MDT Grnd Pod w/sling stud attachment, what is/are comparable makes & models I should look at ?
 
Suther said:
Spartan was the first product that made me think "maybe I should get a bipod for hunting". That attachment system is slick.
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For me bipod don’t make much sense or at least the short kind, quad sticks that I would buy and Spartan make a really nice set!
 
Hey be it far from me to stop you from buying a new bipod but if I understand your problem correctly, would a bigger knob help?
Coretac makes one for $14

Link is broken

https:// 😬coretacsolutions.com/corelock-harris-forend-screw/
 
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