Harris Bi-Pod on 597

[smores]

Ok, I'm an idiot, I tried figuring this out myself, but couldn't: what do I need to do to get a Harris bi-pod on my 597? From what I could figure you need a QD sling swivel mounted, then the bi-pod mounts to that. The rifle didn't come with sling swivels, can I install one myself just for mounting the bi-pod?

Any help would be appreciated...

 

[Redneck]

yes just remove the stock, drill the stock, and install the swivel mount. I was going to do this to my .243.

 

[smores]

Will this work? http://www.mountsplus.com/miva/merchant.mvc?page=MSP/PROD/Harris_Adapters/HBP-ADP-002

 

[mch28]

If it's wood use these. They might work on the synthetic too depending on how thick the material is.

 

[smores]

Here's a pic of what the stock looks like on the "inside" -

I guess the ones mch28 linked will work. The little post in the first "cell" of the stock is about 3/8" high from the inside of the stock. I guess the smaller one would work best.

 

[trapture]

If you don't "NEED" that barrel I'll take it off your hands I need to order one from Remington here soon. I got all the parts but the barrel from the one guy on this site who moved.

 

[smores]

If you don't "NEED" that barrel I'll take it off your hands I need to order one from Remington here soon. I got all the parts but the barrel from the one guy on this site who moved.

Oh, I just had it disassembled to show the stock. I'm keeping the stock barrel on it for now. Maybe some day I'll get a threaded one and a silencer... (I wish!)

So if I install one of the screw-type sling studs, I can install this bipod? - http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=586996&t=11082005

One thing is weird though, retail price is $59.99, dealer price is $61.99

 

[smores]

Ok, got a pack of Uncle Mike's 2520-0 Wood Screw sling swivel studs, $4 at Dick's. The girl who rang me up actually used to work with me 4-5 years ago! These things weren't very hard to install. I read a tutorial saying you needed all sorts of crap, like a gun vise, drill alignment tool, etc. I think I got them dead center, in straight, with just a power drill and a 3rd hand from my brother holding the stock steady for the rear stud.

Anyway... Done, and done!

 

[biohazard597]

One thing is weird though, retail price is $59.99, dealer price is $61.99

You know, I should have looked at that website before going to the dealer. I bought one for 115 bucks! I think I might take it back and complain about the price. Works fine though. Just don't make the hole too big!

 

[JeepDriver]

You know, I should have looked at that website before going to the dealer. I bought one for 115 bucks! I think I might take it back and complain about the price. Works fine though. Just don't make the hole too big!

There are different levels of Harris Bipods.

Harris LMS retail price is $118.95 That most likely what you bought.

Most dealers carry the higher end Harris bipods for centerfire rifles and people who want the quality over the economy.

 

[Lostfantum]

Let me know how it works out. I have the same rifle and want to put a bipod on mine also.

 

[PleaseEatSomePoo]

i put a bipod on mine, but i used the stud with bolt instead.

 

[PleaseEatSomePoo]

only good pic i have right now