howa and bipod

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howa and bipod

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guys,ive got a howa 1500 in 308,sporter barrel,plastic stock.might be 10 yrs old or so.
i had a nikko stirling night eater on it from new but this went back under warranty.[it went white out at full power[
now its got a nikko stirling target master and the same shitty mounts [clamp vertically]
i got a bipod while i was down south,it wont lock on tight unless i reverse it.
is it just me or has anyone else had the same problem with other bipods ?


figure id have a crack at NRAA Hunter Class,just for fun :wink:
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What do you mean by reverse it?
Which way are the legs facing?

All of mine lock up well with legs facing forward and then folding down - swinging towards me.
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the only way this bipod will lock up tight is if i turn it around and have the legs folding towards the action,and im pretty sure thats not right. :?
ive had too much to drink to do photos :lol: :wink:
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yep. thats not right
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I have never seen this with a Harris but have with a chinga pod when the sling swivel stud isn't screwed in enough ......
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have screwed the stud in more but i cant get it in far enough.
its a "champion shooting gear" bipod [china]
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LoneRider wrote: Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:49 pm the only way this bipod will lock up tight is if i turn it around and have the legs folding towards the action,and im pretty sure thats not right. :?
ive had too much to drink to do photos :lol: :wink:
No rule that says you have to have the legs of the bipod pointing to the muzzle. :?
trevort wrote: Wed Dec 04, 2019 10:19 pm yep. thats not right
In your opinion. :roll: For what thats worth. :mrgreen:
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i dont want to break the legs shooting with it that way mark.
its new.
this gun weighs about as much as my scoped 22.but its a 308.
kicks likes a mule.i will definately be feeling it after 25 rnds.
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How about putting a bit of leather between the bipod and stock as a packer so you can tighten it up. Cut the end off your belt :lol: :lol: .

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B4408 wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2019 3:14 pm How about putting a bit of leather between the bipod and stock as a packer so you can tighten it up. Cut the end off your belt :lol: :lol: .

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Haha ...... or cut the tongue out of your boot ......
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the leather idea has crossed my mind :D
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I assume you want to protect a wood stock so the felt may be better than leather.


if you feel manly enough to visit spotlight you can get felt there. It works well on my handcuffs.... :lol:


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LoneRider wrote: Wed Dec 04, 2019 5:49 pm guys,ive got a howa 1500 in 308,sporter barrel,plastic stock.might be 10 yrs old or so.
i had a nikko stirling night eater on it from new but this went back under warranty.[it went white out at full power[
now its got a nikko stirling target master and the same shitty mounts [clamp vertically]
i got a bipod while i was down south,it wont lock on tight unless i reverse it.
is it just me or has anyone else had the same problem with other bipods ?


figure id have a crack at NRAA Hunter Class,just for fun :wink:

:roll: :lol: :lol:
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Ok, pad it out with sandpaper. It’ll be more manly buying it at Bunnings. :lol:


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