towerofpower93 22 Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Just got my S308 last night at it looks like a dream to shoot:) How are you guys mounting bipods? I know I could get a railed forearm and go that route...but I'm wondering if there is a bipod or mounting plate that works with the existing sling point threaded area though. I didn't like the S12 forearm but this one looks comfortable and I'd like to keep it if possible to cut down on front end weight. Thanks Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pjitsu 4 Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 I replace the front sling stud with one that has a hole all the way through it in order to mount a bipod on mine. I believe it was in a pack labeled for shotguns but the screw threads and size were right for the 308. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 The railed is the easiest way to to go, by all means avoid any barrel attachments of course. Ive found my pack makes a better support than any bipod I used but thats just me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
towerofpower93 22 Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 I replace the front sling stud with one that has a hole all the way through it in order to mount a bipod on mine. I believe it was in a pack labeled for shotguns but the screw threads and size were right for the 308. Do you remember where you got the stud and what it was called? What bipod did you mount on itand where did you get it? I'm new to the world of sling stud mounted bipods so any and all info is helpful. Thanks Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
towerofpower93 22 Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 The railed is the easiest way to to go, by all means avoid any barrel attachments of course. Ive found my pack makes a better support than any bipod I used but thats just me. I agree with the pack bit when hunting...but this is for range/possible competition use, no pack. Is there a company that makes a S308 handguard with a piece of rail on the bottom in order to mount a bipod? Thanks Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
capthowdy 0 Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 I used a #2 Harris adapter on the factory forend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
towerofpower93 22 Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Thanks capthowdy. Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pjitsu 4 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 (edited) I used an Uncle Mike's stud. Don't know the specifics, I just unscrewed the original and took it with me for size comparison. I think I found it at Academy, but any outdoor store should have them. My bipod is just a Harriss knock off I think, Rockmount maybe? Not the best I've heard, but suitable for my purposes. Edited February 28, 2010 by pjitsu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
towerofpower93 22 Posted February 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Thanks for all the help guys. I ended up going the route of adding a piece of rail I had lying around to the bottom of the factory handguard. Let's me use the pic rail bipod I already have and keep the factory handguard/slingpoint. Thanks Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfmedic 8 Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 The railed is the easiest way to to go, by all means avoid any barrel attachments of course. Ive found my pack makes a better support than any bipod I used but thats just me. why avoid the barrel attachment option? I went with the harris barrel attachment and it seems fine. That swivel on the handguard was a piece of garbage and that composite rail looked uber cheap Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrGonZo 157 Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 (edited) Barrel attachments can put pressure on the barrel and have an effect on POI (point of impact). It will definitely have more of an effect when shooting at a greater distance. I like the TapCo fore-end because it gives you the option of a railed fore-grip or not (you choose which rails you want to attach). You also have different sling studs to choose from, so you could go with a rail or stud mounted bi-pod. There are several other makes of fore-ends to choose from, so look around and see which one would best suit you and what you use your rifle for. There are also several bi-pods that come with an adapter that will allow you to attach a rail mount bi-pod to a swivel stud. Edited March 24, 2010 by DrGonZo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
towerofpower93 22 Posted March 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 I ended up taking a piece of rail off a busted AK side rail mount and just screwed it to the factory hanguard. It's been solid for over a month now and doesn't clutter the factory setup much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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