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3/15/2010 6:53:00 PM EDT
My build is almost complete. I have a Bushmaster Varminter Upper with the round free-float tube and want to attach a bipod, preferably a Harris. It doesn't have a stud. What do I need to accomodate the install. Beyond drilling a hole in the tube, what else do I need to attach the Bipod? Thanks to all !
3/15/2010 6:58:25 PM EDT
[#1]
there are a lot of different rail mounted studs available.  larue has a sweet QD mount (about $80).  i've got a yhm mount on my 15-22 (about $25).  had i known larue had a QD mount i would have bought that one instead of the yhm.  the yhm is well made but with a QD i can switch the bipod between rifles fast.

sorry, i just saw that you posted that you have a round free float tube.  disregard my useless post.  sorry.
3/15/2010 9:27:38 PM EDT
[#2]
Quoted:
there are a lot of different rail mounted studs available.  larue has a sweet QD mount (about $80).  i've got a yhm mount on my 15-22 (about $25).  had i known larue had a QD mount i would have bought that one instead of the yhm.  the yhm is well made but with a QD i can switch the bipod between rifles fast.

sorry, i just saw that you posted that you have a round free float tube.  disregard my useless post.  sorry.


No problem. I thought of changing to a railed free float handguard but have settled on the tube.
3/16/2010 3:20:40 AM EDT
[#3]
A sling stud, about 8.00. Purchase one that is machine thread ( I think 10-32), not wood thread.

drill hole thread hole install stud, install lock nut, loctite all threads (blue 272).
3/16/2010 9:49:27 AM EDT
[#4]
Go to Fulton Armory and order one of their sling studs for the carbine handguard. This is what I did. I use that Harris bipod on the AR and on the Rem 700 .270.

Ruu
3/16/2010 2:09:30 PM EDT
[#5]
Thanks for the responses guys, If anyone else has any thoughts keep them coming.
3/16/2010 3:39:57 PM EDT
[#6]
Fixed Bipod Stud
$1.00
YHM-262
This stud allows you to mount a Harris type bipod directly to our free float customizable forearms. It will also allow you to mount our 1-1/4" Q.D. Sling Swivel (YHM-9470).

should work just fine.

or from bushmaster

Bushmaster Sling/Bipod Stud
This universal bipod mounting stud will mount any standard, Quick Detach type sling swivel. 3/8" shaft is threaded 10/32 - use a #21 drill bit before tapping. We use these on our Varminter models.

Price:  $5.95
Part No: B-0807
3/18/2010 12:01:28 AM EDT
[#7]
Harris adapter part # HB2R
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