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Posted: 6/6/2006 5:54:49 AM EDT
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How does the Prince bi-pod compare to a Rock Mount or Harris as far a stability under the heavy ass AR-50? Also, does the Prince mount to the sling stud? Looks like it slides into the groove under the forearm but the picturs I saw weren't very clear. Bottom line, is the Prince worth the $200? |
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The bipod and adaptor slide into the "T" slot in the bottom side of the stock. Most people don't want the Harris bipod with it's little stick legs hold up a 40 pound rifle. Some people that do have the Harris on their AR-50 have drilled and pinned the legs to keep them from folding under the recoil. I've never seen a Rock mount, Darin's adaptor slides onto the "T" rail and then has a cross bolt that goes throught the yoke. This makes it alot stronger then a Harris type that has a screw type stud attached to the "T" rail. You can contact Darin at [email protected] and he can send you some pics of the whole set up. Also ask him about his monopod and thumbscrew set for the AR-50. Tell him that Shawn sent you and ask for the cough(special price)cough. 
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| Mine is back at Armalite after only 20 rounds on it. It cants 10* to the right and I have to take an ackward hold on the rifle to make her level. Not a big deal at 200 yards, big deal at 1000! They will either repair or replace it. IMHO, the Harris looks wimpy on an AR50. Has anyone tried placing a M2 bipod from an M14 on a 50? They are plenty tough, have telescopic legs and look cool. |
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The Most common Military Bipod I've seen on 50's is a M60 Bipod, but they sell in the $200.00 range. also you'd have to fabricate a mount as it uses a 1/2 or 3/4" diameter stud that is hung horizontally for the bipod to slide onto. on the M60 its part of the Gas system that the bipod mounts too. Serbu puts a Mount on thier rifles to accept the M60 bipod. Hth, Jason |
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I use the Harris BR-S model on my AR-50 and I've had no problems. I would definately get the model with the notched legs. I think that most peoples' problems with the Harris happens when they have the legs up too high. I don't think I've ever had mine above the second click from the bottom. I use the Harris because all of the other bipods out there, including Darins, are too high for me even at their lowest settings. |
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I have one of Darin's original bipod adaptors, they were made for M60 type bipods. I picked up an M60 bipod for $100 from a guy back east by luck. I didn't like the fact that it was to high also so I shorted mine 2" by taking it apart. The best part, it's still adjustable and the whole process wasn't that hard. The hardest part is even finding an M60 bipod now, most people think they're made out of gold and want $200+ for them. I think Mark Serbu was working on an adjustable bipod for the BFG, if he has it done it will work on Darin's adaptor. |
The one feature of the Prince50 bipod that I disliked was the cant it had. But the fix is very simple. Hard to describe. Basically you remove the screw that takes the bi-pod apart. Then you can see that there are 'ears' that are the stops for the swivel. All I did was get a small shim - a very small washer worked fine - and JB Welded it to the ears and then reassembled the bipod. The shims stop the bipod from canting and forces it to be always level. Really helped for that long distance shooting. Takes about 15 minutes to do. Prince50 actually gave me this tip. |
Am I correct in understanding that Darin's bipod (as distributed by Armalite), which appears at first glance to be a US GI M60 bipod, is actually a look-alike manufactured by Darin? I have been told by some guys that Darin utilizes a real, surplus M60 bipod. Others have informed me (like I think you are implying above), that the 'pod is simply his copy of the M60. Does anyone know the real story? Thanks! |
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