Need help with M1A bipod mounting

[fmcdave]

I just bought a new Springfield Armory M1A with a synthetic stock. I'd like to mount a bipod and it looks like I need a fore-end QR or a Picatinny adapter. Since the stock has built in nut-plates, I'd like to know if anyone has found a flush QR stud or Picatinny adapter that would fit the existing nutplates.

The picture of the fore-end is below.
Thanks,
Dave

 

[mljdeckard]

That's an improvement over mine. I had to hand-chisel a channel into my wood stock for the stud.

I would think that SA would sell an option for it since it's their stock and cut, have you called them?

 

[Al Mack 1]

Fulton armory has what you need!

 

[madcratebuilder]

Versa Pod

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=592613

Or you can buy a short piece of rail and drill and tap it, a DIY Versa Pod and about $15.