Bipod for a wood stock

BoogieMan · March 25, 2013, 06:29 AM

I have a sported mauser that I am sending out for a fresh barrel and re-blue. This is the same one I had a thread about a month ago. I would like to add a bipod to the stock. Problem is I dont like that tacticool look. I much prefer walnut and blue. Is there a bipod that will blend in? If not I may just continue to shoot with a front rest so that I can retain the fine looks of this firearm.

Pahoo · March 25, 2013, 10:34 AM

Unless I'm missing something, why can't you just install one of those Uncle Mike's studs, thay latch on a Harris. It's not permanent and you can take it on and off at will. .....

Be Safe !!!

Mobuck · March 25, 2013, 10:49 AM

I use Harris bipods while stand hunting and remove for walking around and storing the rifle. None are going to "blend in" with your wood stock if that's what you want.
Another option would be shooting sticks you carry separately and rest the rifle for a shot. If you're talking about shooting from a bench, I'd much prefer sandbags.

BoogieMan · March 25, 2013, 02:01 PM

A quick release bipod would be a nice option. seams like the best of all.

Pathfinder45 · March 25, 2013, 07:32 PM

Yeah, I prefer Walnut and Blue also. I would probably have a bipod if I really thought it would save my soul. A sling is good; a bipod is a contraption. There are three good positions to shoot from with a hunting rifle. The most important is standing off-hand. These days, too many shooters neglect off-hand shooting practice. In many hunting situations, one quick off-hand shot is likely all you'll get. For me, the next most important position is kneeling, as it can be assumed quite rapidly and offers substantially more stability than standing off-hand. If you have time, the sitting position is more stable yet. All the deer I've ever taken were from standing of kneeling positions. The bipod can be used from the prone position though it's not needed. The prone position puts right down in the grass and brush. It's wonderfully stable on the target range. But I've yet to ever find use for it in the field hunting. Militarily it makes you a smaller target to those who shoot back. So, what good is a bipod anyway?

BoogieMan · March 26, 2013, 06:54 AM

Some very valid point about the bipod. Now that I know it can be added as a quick release I likely wont buy one unless the need comes up.

stubbicatt · March 26, 2013, 07:20 AM

Sounds like you have taken your decision.

I put a Versapod on my CZ. The mounting arrangement leaves much to be desired, and also from an aesthetic standpoint. But it works very well.

goodinjelly · July 24, 2013, 07:58 AM

But what if you want to put a bipod on the original stock?

March 25, 2013, 06:29 AM	#1
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,217	Bipod for a wood stock I have a sported mauser that I am sending out for a fresh barrel and re-blue. This is the same one I had a thread about a month ago. I would like to add a bipod to the stock. Problem is I dont like that tacticool look. I much prefer walnut and blue. Is there a bipod that will blend in? If not I may just continue to shoot with a front rest so that I can retain the fine looks of this firearm. __________________ Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it. Milton Freidman "If you find yourself in a fair fight,,, Your tactics suck"- Unknown

March 25, 2013, 10:34 AM	#2
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	UncleMike's and Harris Unless I'm missing something, why can't you just install one of those Uncle Mike's studs, thay latch on a Harris. It's not permanent and you can take it on and off at will. ..... Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

March 25, 2013, 02:01 PM	#4
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,217	A quick release bipod would be a nice option. seams like the best of all. __________________ Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it. Milton Freidman "If you find yourself in a fair fight,,, Your tactics suck"- Unknown

March 25, 2013, 07:32 PM	#5
Pathfinder45 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Posts: 3,224	Walnut and Blue Yeah, I prefer Walnut and Blue also. I would probably have a bipod if I really thought it would save my soul. A sling is good; a bipod is a contraption. There are three good positions to shoot from with a hunting rifle. The most important is standing off-hand. These days, too many shooters neglect off-hand shooting practice. In many hunting situations, one quick off-hand shot is likely all you'll get. For me, the next most important position is kneeling, as it can be assumed quite rapidly and offers substantially more stability than standing off-hand. If you have time, the sitting position is more stable yet. All the deer I've ever taken were from standing of kneeling positions. The bipod can be used from the prone position though it's not needed. The prone position puts right down in the grass and brush. It's wonderfully stable on the target range. But I've yet to ever find use for it in the field hunting. Militarily it makes you a smaller target to those who shoot back. So, what good is a bipod anyway?

March 26, 2013, 06:54 AM	#6
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,217	Some very valid point about the bipod. Now that I know it can be added as a quick release I likely wont buy one unless the need comes up. __________________ Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it. Milton Freidman "If you find yourself in a fair fight,,, Your tactics suck"- Unknown

March 25, 2013, 10:49 AM	#3
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	I use Harris bipods while stand hunting and remove for walking around and storing the rifle. None are going to "blend in" with your wood stock if that's what you want. Another option would be shooting sticks you carry separately and rest the rifle for a shot. If you're talking about shooting from a bench, I'd much prefer sandbags.

March 26, 2013, 07:20 AM	#7
stubbicatt Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2007 Posts: 1,707	Sounds like you have taken your decision. I put a Versapod on my CZ. The mounting arrangement leaves much to be desired, and also from an aesthetic standpoint. But it works very well.

July 24, 2013, 07:58 AM	#8
goodinjelly Junior Member Join Date: July 23, 2013 Location: Saint Petersburg, FL Posts: 4	Question But what if you want to put a bipod on the original stock?