Mounting a bipod on a FAL

[Thrash1982]

I'm looking to put a harris bipod on my Imbel FAL. Before anybody says anything I do not have a bipod cut barrel so a true FAL bipod is not an option. How are Harris bipods attached? do the just use a sling stud? I have found an adapter used for the VersaPod line of bipods. http://www.tapco.com/product_information.asp?number=BIP0902&back=yes&dept=27&last=75 Would something like this allow me to attach it?

 

[JeFF D]

Yes Harris bipods use a sling stud to attach to the forearm, and it looks as though that would allow it to be attached.

 

[Thrash1982]

That's what I was hoping to hear . Next question. What is a good height of bipod for prone shooting? These come in 6"-9" and 9"-13" and a larger size. Which one do people normally use for prone shooting?

 

[Mikul]

It depends both on our physiology and the height of your scope.

Set the rifle up with a pack or sandbags at the proper height when you're prone. Then measure the height of your rifle from the ground.

 

[Thrash1982]

Weeelllll, I got the bipod and adapter in today and tried mounting it the the handguards of my FAL. no such luck. The post of the adapter sticks out too far so the bipod doesn't touch the handguards. I tried making wood spacers but they were not stable enough. Does anybody have any suggestions?

 

[Treylis]

You might want to try asking this in the Rifle or Gunsmithing forums, they're a lot more active than this one.

 

[Thrash1982]

Actually I figured it out. I filed the edges of the adapter post flat to make it narrower so it will pull farther down into the bipod. Works great now thanks for your help everybody

 

[Thrash1982]

Here it is with the bipod attached. Finally got some pictures of it.