adapt a tripod to rifle

[ns66]

I have a small tripod like this

http://www.amazon.com/TRIPOD-WSX-1001-QSX-DIGITAL/dp/B00009VQDZ

I want to find/make an adaptor with a female 1/4-20 UNC screw socket (the tripod head screws into), and with a ring/clamp to hold on to the ar-15 barrel support it near FSB, so i can freely aim/shoot holding the grip

any ideas? thanks.

 

[rcmodel]

Only idea I have is:
I have an idea the flimsy camera tri-pod will collapse under actual firing conditions.

Troy and other pictinny rail handguards are factory tapped for 1/4"x20 TPI accessories.
Your tri-pod should screw right on one if the screw is long enough.

FSB??
Is that front sight block?

Maybe a bayonett lug bi-pod adapter with a 1/4"x20 hole?


rc

 

[ns66]

the tripod is very sturdy despite its small size, as strong as bipod out there

my ar-15 doesn't have rail on 6 oclock, it's a2 configuration

fsb i mean front sight base

if there's adaptor to attach to bayonett lug that will be great, does it exist?

 

[Ramone]

you'd want to attach it nearer to the center of balance, which is usually in the neighborhood of the Mag well.

I am really not sure how you envision using it.

A more workable solution might be a regular bipod with a monopod on the butt stock.

 

[rcmodel]

you'd want to attach it nearer to the center of balance near the mag well,

That would be highly unusual for a bi-pod, or a tri-pod.

They need to be attached where the OP is trying to attach his.

One under the balance point would be of absolutely no help in preventing the rifle from wobbling all over the target.

OP: Get one of these and drill & tap it 1/4"x20 if it isn't already.
http://www.botachtactical.com/iti.html

rc

 

[ns66]

so when i shoot in range i don't have to hold the handguard...

 

[JohnM]

I think you'll be better off with a bi-pod or even better plain old sand bags.
Even the best photo tripod used in that manner will soon loosen up.

 

[bp78]

From your proposal, you really want a normal bipod - not a tripod. Attaching anything to the FSB (front sight base) or barrel is a horrible idea for anything precision related. See "free floating" concept, either rails, handguards, or stocks. You should not add pressure to the barrel.

Some folks do do tripod mounts, I used a generic Arca-Swiss QD plate and screwed that directly into my free-floating JP handguards for use on my camera tripod.

If you are just looking for a dirt-cheap bipod solution and not concerned with POI-shift or accuracy, then just get the plastic-sissor-type barrel bipod. http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-G-I-Type-Bipod/dp/B000BN4A0W

 

[Ramone]

That would be highly unusual for a bi-pod, or a tri-pod.

They need to be attached where the OP is trying to attach his.

One under the balance point would be of absolutely no help in preventing the rifle from wobbling all over the target.

Really?

The only weapon I've ever fired off a tripod was the M60. It's Bipod is up forward, but the pintle mount for the tripod(M122?- it's been about 30 years) was back by the receiver.

If you mount it up forward, it's just going to fall over.

 

[JohnM]

Tripod for an M60 is considerably more solid than a photo tripod.
And you ain't shooting for MOA accuracy with it.

 

[303tom]

http://www.ima-usa.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=tripods&x=27&y=2

 

[ns66]

thanks all who replied

if i want a cheap plastic bipod this one has better reviews
http://www.amazon.com/UTG-TL-BP70-S...sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1327338986&sr=1-12

but i think it's not as sturdy as my all aluminum tripod, only if i can find a secure way to attach it, either attach to bayonet lug, or attach to the end of a2 handguard...

 

[Zak Smith]

 

[taliv]

do a google search on "hog saddle tripod"

pretty pricey for what it is, but will give you some ideas. basically it just clamps down on whatever though and no need to mate up exactly with a particular piece like the bayonet lug or fsb

 

[ns66]

do a google search on "hog saddle tripod"

pretty pricey for what it is, but will give you some ideas. basically it just clamps down on whatever though and no need to mate up exactly with a particular piece like the bayonet lug or fsb

that's close to what i wanted, but a bit overkill heavy and expensive

thanks all who replied

 

[303tom]

http://www.ima-usa.com/british-303cal-portative-crows-foot-tripod-wwi-issue.html

 

[TEC]

A simple .25" x 2" x 6" piece of aluminum bar stock tapped with a 1/4" thread and a strap on Protektor front bag is an awfully convenient solution. Add a 3-legged camp chair with a back and bolt an old pie tin lined with felt to the underside and you have a very stable, adjustable, portable, and convenient shooting platform for almost any terrain. The folding stool also has a carry strap. A small bungie cord will secure both and they can be slung over the shoulder.