Mounting bipod to barrel... good or bad?

[MistWolf]

Not on an AR and not a bi-pod mount that doesn't connect to the bayonett lug. I have seen them on PKM's and clones, but mostly crew served weapons. I don't know why someone would want to put a bi-pod on an assumed carbine length gas system AR. I say it is a football bat idea because an Ar is about as light as they come and if you can't control the harsh recoil of an AR-15 or be able to heft the rifle for more than 30 seconds while in prone or on a wall, there is something seriously wrong with your forearm and shoulder strength.

Heh! I agree a barrel mounted bipod on a carbine AR is close kin to a football bat. There are bipods that mount to the AR barrel like a clamp. Don't recall who makes these abominable football bats, as I wouldn't wish one on my ex-wife (her mother might be another story) and pay no mind to them

[yallknowho]

your barrel will flex up from the weight. your groups will be high if you are using a receiver mounted optic. if you are using the FSB as the sight it may not affect it as much, since your sight will be moving with any barrel movement. It's generally not recommended.

[JrFreak]

Thanks for the replies. Might have been a stupid question but I'm pretty new to the M4 world.

I'll probably axe the bipod for this gun and wait until I do my first build. Probably a longer range set-up with a 20-24" barrel.

[Iraqgunz]

You may want to slow down, breath and do some reading first. Then I would forget what you think you know or heard about the M16 FOW.

You have plenty of options available. You could ditch the AFG and mount a quick release adaptor to your rail. You coould also purchase a different rail that has more space like the DD Omega X.

Going to a 20-24" barrel will do nothing for you. Barrel length only gives you increased muzzle velocity and not increased accuracy. This has been shown time and time again.

You should also sit down and define your intended purpose for said rifle, altough I can probably already guess.

Thanks for the replies. Might have been a stupid question but I'm pretty new to the M4 world.

I'll probably axe the bipod for this gun and wait until I do my first build. Probably a longer range set-up with a 20-24" barrel.

[AMMOTECH]

The US Military thought it was a good idea back during the M16/M16A1 era. They issued them.

Do a little research and you can find out all about it.

OP - For best accuracy, it is best to keep things from touching the barrel

+1

[AMMOTECH]

As others have covered; you need to remove your fore grip when bench shooting and then you can attach your bi-pod to the rail.
The rail system was designed so that you can adapt the weapon for the mission at hand. Take off what you don't need . Don't hang all your extras on there; life is not a photo shoot.
You can find cheap bi-pod adaptors if you shop around and Wal-Mart as a good copy of the Harris bi-pod that would make a good bench set-up or just shoot over a rest of some sort. Sand bags have been used for years with good results.

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Winchester (Wal-Mart) bi-pod: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Winchester...i-pod/14644713
Adaptor: http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...d+Rail+Adapter

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[dfsutton]

Is this a good idea? I wanted to mount a bipod to my Stag but not enough room on the rail. I've seen barrel mount adapters, but know nothing about them.

Seems like common sense would dictate that this is a bad idea.

[JrFreak]

Seems like common sense would dictate that this is a bad idea.

Seems like... but since stores carry many barrel mount bipods... maybe not.

[Axcelea]

I have a DD Omega X 12.0 FSP rail. Will have a QD Bi-pod towards the front of the rail, QD offset flashlight on the rail to the left of the FSP, and a vertical fore grip somewhere in the middle of the first 7" of rail space. Generally just leave it all on though, for the most part I grip the hand guard between the bi-pod and vertical grip with my hand pulling back some and wedging a little on the grip and my thumb going up and around the hand guard some. Works really well although if needed I will take off the bi-pod and light to reduce frontal weight. I am rather fond of this set up and just throwing it out there.

As for bi-pods on barrels, will likely mess around something with accuracy and add a pressure point to the barrel I am sure.

[Ridge_Runner_5]

The proper resolution is to get a free float handguard long enough for both the AFG and the bipod