bipod on Handi 223

[montveil]

Has anyone installed a sling swivel bipod on a Handi 223?  I have read many times that the Handi likes to be shot supported from the hinge area. I have reworked the forearm so it is completely clear of the barrel.
Too cold and too much snow to try a friends bipod.
Any experiences would be helpful

Thanks

[quickdtoo]

See FOREND MODIFICATION FOR BIPOD in the FAQs.

Tim

[briannmilewis]

We used a light-weight bipod on our 22 Hornet Handi, seemed to work OK.

We had the nylon washer and forend tip spacer/support mods before we attached the bipod.

[cwlongshot]

I do not know where my response to your post went...  But basically with out proper fitting and bedding of your forend I hope you have lots of hair to spare.

It can be done, but its not an easy task, to make a forend mounted bipod work well on a handi or any two piece stock for that matter.

CW

[Ron 1]

i have a harris bi pod on my ultra varmint and it works very well
       rw

[marine]

I have a harris bipod on my .223 ultra and i have since i first bought it new.  I shoot this rifle alot and the setup has never stopped me from killing woodchucks at all sorts of ranges.  I even shoot nice groups with my rifle off the bipod.  I havent done any accurizing to it.  Just had the barrel cut down to 18" and i still love it. 

[ibgp3]

These little tripods come with camera threads (1/4" x 20), so they are a direct replacement for the forend screw.
On the hood of my car the Choate dials in on a target like a bench rest.
Buy-it-now on ebay for $1, so anybody can try one.

[tacklebury]

Nice thought IBGP3.  I have been using a thumbscrew that's 1/4-20 to make take down a bit quicker.  Never though to try the tripod though.  hehe

[PHATINJUN]

I have used them quite a bit for coyote hunting but they open up the groups to much to use when shootin Prairie Dogs . Kurt