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    Best way to mount bipod to smooth free-float handguard/bull barrel

    Hello all,
    I managed to score a 24" stainless bull barrel upper for my precision rifle build. I need help. I really REALLY like the handguard on the rifle. It's free-float, round, and completely
    devoid of any rails or sling mounts - which brings me to my problem. I know that mounting a bipod directly to the barrel is a no-no since I'm building this rifle for pure long-range accuracy - so what do I do? Do I have any viable options other than drill that puppy out and add some kind of mount?

    Also, the gas block rail is mounted lower - for a front BUIS I know that I'm going to need a special gas block sight - anyone have any recommendations on those? I'd like to keep it somewhat low cost but bulletproof. I keep seeing MI pop up but I've never been a fan of their work...

    Thanks is advance!
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    Any pictures? Sounds like drilling is going to be your only choice.

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    The "best way" would be to install a slingpoint/bipod pin where you want it.

    An alternative, and I've used one of these in the past, is made by Hogue.

    http://www.brownells.com/optics-moun...?amp;ksubmit=y

    It's actually pretty easy to live with and it is adjustable to fit a lot of the tubluar handguards extant.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AKDoug View Post
    Any pictures? Sounds like drilling is going to be your only choice.
    Why would anyone make an upper that weighs 8 lbs on its own without adding some kind of provision for a bipod?!?!?!








    I think you're right... now I just need BUIS, a nice scope, a UBR, and finish building the lower (it's on my Sig M400 lower right now). I have many questions... may as well address them here - is there such thing as a rugged, clear, quality scope for under $300? I don't need or even want a lighted reticle. Just glass in a tube.
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    It's really a simple process to drill and tap a hole for a sling stud, or two holes to mount a small rail section. Maybe the guy didn't put on a sling swivel or rail because he planned to shoot it off sand bags exclusively.

    Glass for under $300 for a rig like that. Doubtful.

    I'd take the money you would spend on BUIS and apply it to your scope fund. A rifle like that with that huge barrel isn't a fighting carbine. It's a hunting and range toy, so it really doesn't need anything other than a good scope.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AKDoug View Post
    It's really a simple process to drill and tap a hole for a sling stud, or two holes to mount a small rail section. Maybe the guy didn't put on a sling swivel or rail because he planned to shoot it off sand bags exclusively.

    Glass for under $300 for a rig like that. Doubtful.

    I'd take the money you would spend on BUIS and apply it to your scope fund. A rifle like that with that huge barrel isn't a fighting carbine. It's a hunting and range toy, so it really doesn't need anything other than a good scope.
    Hmmmm.. the thought of drilling that beautiful handguard isn't appealing but I may have to just bite the bullet.

    Yep... that's what I figured about the scope... Looks like another major splurge... Gonna have to wait and buy something nice along with a good trigger. I think BUIS are always a good idea - though heavy, it's light enough for CQB use (given that the area isn't confined and the confrontation isn't too long)... and besides, I would hate to carry any rifle that didn't have a set of real sights on them.

    Quote Originally Posted by The_Hammer_Man View Post
    The "best way" would be to install a slingpoint/bipod pin where you want it.

    An alternative, and I've used one of these in the past, is made by Hogue.

    http://www.brownells.com/optics-moun...?amp;ksubmit=y

    It's actually pretty easy to live with and it is adjustable to fit a lot of the tubluar handguards extant.
    Sold out and discontinued... Thanks for the link though.. Something like that but without the rails maybe would be nice. Kinda ugly though... Ahhhh... to drill or not to drill...
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    The Google Fu is weak in this one....

    http://www.midwayusa.com/product/849...ree-float-tube

    Top of the hit list as soon as I searched

    and BTW... how were you planning on mounting a front sight (BUIS) w/o a top rail bit?

    Also here a few scope choices for under $300 @ Optics Planet

    http://www.opticsplanet.com/nikon-ri...0&page=1&price[]=0&price[]=300&rating=0&sort=popularity

    I've had good luck with Nikon glass on my varmint rifles.
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    Cleanest, cheapest and simplest is as was mentioned- drill hole for sling swivel and then attach a Harris bipod when needed. Can tap handguard for this or use a backing plate, such as the IWC one. Worked for me.

    Mark

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    Quote Originally Posted by The_Hammer_Man View Post
    http://www.midwayusa.com/product/849...ree-float-tube

    Top of the hit list as soon as I searched

    and BTW... how were you planning on mounting a front sight (BUIS) w/o a top rail bit?

    Also here a few scope choices for under $300 @ Optics Planet

    http://www.opticsplanet.com/nikon-ri...0&page=1&price[]=0&price[]=300&rating=0&sort=popularity

    I've had good luck with Nikon glass on my varmint rifles.
    I'll check out the scopes... $80 for a doodad that will just add weight and make my gun ugly seems like a waste. I will go with drilling. I bought a Troy gas block front flip sight and standard Troy flip rear. I needed a sling point up front anyway.

    Quote Originally Posted by mpom View Post
    Cleanest, cheapest and simplest is as was mentioned- drill hole for sling swivel and then attach a Harris bipod when needed. Can tap handguard for this or use a backing plate, such as the IWC one. Worked for me.

    Mark
    Mark, please elabroate - backing plate... IWC... which sling swivel would you recommend? Any recommendations on mounting methods? I don't want my bipod to shear off of my handguard...

    Thanks...

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    Meant to say sling swivel stud.
    Example:http://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Techn..._sim_sbs_sg_10

    IWC backing plate is part of the system, and they will sell or send for free the backing plate. The thread for IWC is same as stud above.
    http://www.impactweaponscomponents.c...limited-mount/

    Hope it helps.

    Mark

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