This was my first summer using the Choate "ultimate sniper" stock. While I know that there are a lot of differing opinions on this stock (heavy, plastic), its not bad for the money. One thing that bothered me is the bipod mount.
For those that don't know, it has a slide mechanism in a channel that can slide the bipod forward and back, changing elevation.
I did not use this feature once... at all. In fact. I found that it often was wobbly and put a lot of pressure on the bipod.
I found a simple solution that I thought I would share in case anyone else shares in my dislike of this feature.
I simply:
took the slide out,
Removed a slide screw (more than one removed in picture)
Took an uncle mike sling swivel stud (threaded with nut)
and mounted it in the hole. Let the swivel hang loose and drew it up with the bipod.
Total cost was $2.50 for the swivel and 10 minutes of time.
Swivel kit Midway
The bipod is now flush mounted and very sturdy.
Just thought I would share, I know there are a lot of these out there. Hope it helps someone out.
For those that don't know, it has a slide mechanism in a channel that can slide the bipod forward and back, changing elevation.
I did not use this feature once... at all. In fact. I found that it often was wobbly and put a lot of pressure on the bipod.
I found a simple solution that I thought I would share in case anyone else shares in my dislike of this feature.
I simply:
took the slide out,
Removed a slide screw (more than one removed in picture)
Took an uncle mike sling swivel stud (threaded with nut)
and mounted it in the hole. Let the swivel hang loose and drew it up with the bipod.
Total cost was $2.50 for the swivel and 10 minutes of time.
Swivel kit Midway
The bipod is now flush mounted and very sturdy.
Just thought I would share, I know there are a lot of these out there. Hope it helps someone out.