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howa and bipod
Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2019 5:49 pm
by LoneRider
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 
Re: howa and bipod
Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2019 7:09 pm
by mick_762
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.
Re: howa and bipod
Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:49 pm
by LoneRider
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
Re: howa and bipod
Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2019 10:19 pm
by trevort
yep. thats not right
Re: howa and bipod
Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2019 10:22 pm
by Tackleberry
I have never seen this with a Harris but have with a chinga pod when the sling swivel stud isn't screwed in enough ......
Re: howa and bipod
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2019 5:22 pm
by LoneRider
have screwed the stud in more but i cant get it in far enough.
its a "champion shooting gear" bipod [china]
Re: howa and bipod
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2019 6:54 pm
by Camel
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
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.
For what thats worth.
Re: howa and bipod
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2019 9:54 pm
by LoneRider
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.
Re: howa and bipod
Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2019 3:14 pm
by B4408
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
.
Bruce
Re: howa and bipod
Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2019 3:46 pm
by Tackleberry
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
.
Bruce
Haha ...... or cut the tongue out of your boot ......
Re: howa and bipod
Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2019 5:28 pm
by LoneRider
the leather idea has crossed my mind
Re: howa and bipod
Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2019 5:52 pm
by The Raven
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....
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Re: howa and bipod
Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2019 8:12 pm
by LoneRider
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
Re: howa and bipod
Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2019 8:33 pm
by The Raven
Ok, pad it out with sandpaper. It’ll be more manly buying it at Bunnings.
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