Mounting a Harris Bipod

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Powderman

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Once again, I need some advice.

I am in a position where I must make some modifications to my M1A. It is an older National Match model.

I have to mount a bipod, and I have decided to mount a Harris bipod to the rifle. As you probably know, a sling swivel stud must be present for this. Here is my problem:

The front of the stock only has the military swivel for a leather or web sling, and I have to install a stud. Where would the best place be for mounting a stud?

a. I was considering drilling right through the metal part of the sling swivel. This would leave the stock itself untouched. What about that?

b. If this is not an option, should I use any reinforcement for the stock, so that the bipod mount will not pull through the wood?

c. Is there a bipod that I can mount in some other way? Note: barrel attachment is out--I do not want to affect the harmonics of the barrel. This rifle will be used as a LE duty rifle for precision shooting.

Any and all comments and suggestions are welcome.
 
I had the same issue withan M1A once...me and the guys looked at it, checked a few sources...then rather that us doing it, we sent it to a specialist because to do it right, there are some critical little tricks those guys do (dont ask me, I dont recall)..

Seem to remmeber it cost me $50

WildsomethingsarebestlefttospecialistsAlaska
 
If a certified expert doesn't show up this weekend, call Springfield on Monday.
They show Harris bipods on their sniper models so they must have an idea how to mount them.
 
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