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Harris bipod spike feet

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I know there are others out there, but here's my new idea for Harris bipod feet. Harris uses 3/8” material for the legs, so I just threaded them 3/8-24 and made some replaceable feet from aluminum. I turned a section where the rubber feet could still be used when desired. The rubbers will also protect the inside of your rifle case. What do you think?


 
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Megahoser said:
Get freaking idea! I'll buy a set if you want to produce some extras...
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Sent you a PM. As long as the buyer had the ability to remove the rubbers and run a die down their bipod legs it wouldn't be a problem. I don't know how many folks have 3/8-24 dies at home. Guess I would need to start a thread in the classifieds for that.
 
Another idea I just has was to make the hole just a 3/8" hole. Then drill and tap the side for a set screw that would lock into the roll pin hole.

Only problem is that there isn't enough wall thickness left for the set screw. Oh well, now I have a set that can be roll pinned or epoxied on.
 
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mscott said:
Another idea I just has was to make the hole just a 3/8" hole. Then drill and tap the side for a set screw that would lock into the roll pin hole.

Only problem is that there isn't enough wall thickness left for the set screw. Oh well, now I have a set that can be roll pinned or epoxied on.
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Exactly what I'd do, drill through the feet and bipod legs and put a roll pin in there.
 
I just figured the finer threads would be easier to cut. Threading the legs appealed to me because of the clean look, but re-using the roll pin might be a better approach for making it user-friendly.
 
Hiders,

I asked Mike if I could buy a set of these from him and he said yes. I sent him the $ and got my feet in 2 days (Thanks Mike for the super fast shipping). The feet are exactly as they look in the pics and are going to work great on my bi-pod. This is a great improvement for my bi-pod. Now when I load my bi-pod prior to taking a shot I know my feet will remain in place.

I will get some photo's up after I paint them black and get them mounted to my bi-pod.

You won't be sorry if you can be Mike to sell you a pair of these.
 
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Deadshot2 said:
Have you considered no threads and just holding in place with a "hitch pin clip"? Remove and just use snug rubber feet when you want rubber, pull them off, slip on the spikes and secure with the clips.
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I guess you could, but I personally will thread my legs and screw them on as it looks clean and probably use blue Loctite. No need to remove them for using rubber feet as the straight side is a nice fit for the factory rubbers to slip on to.
 
mscott said:
I guess you could, but I personally will thread my legs and screw them on as it looks clean and probably use blue Loctite. No need to remove them for using rubber feet as the straight side is a nice fit for the factory rubbers to slip on to.
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Agreed. I guess what I had more in mind was how you could go with different adapters like the Claws or Ski-Feet with rubber tubing around the flat portions.

I like what you've done but I can also see the advantages of a larger footprint claw for soft positions and the flat ski-feet with rubber on flat concrete surfaces. I shoot off of concrete all the time and the round feet of my Sinclair Tactical bipod need just a little more "grip". Same when shooting in soft soil locations.

I like what you've done here. Was just tossing an idea out that was pretty much based on my needs/desires.
 
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Was just tossing an idea out that was pretty much based on my needs/desires.
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That's what these forums are about.

That's also why a shooter needs several bipods depending on the range and conditions. There are times where I wish the Harris was 4" on the low end, but that's where the Atlas bipod would work. The pod claws are really cool, but add too much elevation for many situations.
 
mscott said:
There are times where I wish the Harris was 4" on the low end, but that's where the Atlas bipod would work.
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That's why I really like my Sinclair Tactical Bipod. They say the "low" is only 6" like the Harris but it sometimes feel like I have my chin on the ground with the legs spread and retracted to their short position. This 'pod' also allows me more versatility as I can operate with both legs spread, one leg spread, and other tucked in, or both tucked in, with a whole bunch of "clicks" on each leg in all configurations.

As for the claw feet, I think their extra height is caused by the need for the long adapter.

This thread has given me some ideas I might pursue. Pic's if successful.
 
And just like that, Mscott is in business. I love it when someone comes up with a good product, or way to do things and gets rewarded for being creative. Way to go Mscott.
 
It turns out that the Sinclair bipod has a 3/8" round stud at the bottom of the square leg for their rubber feet, so just as easy for them.


 
A couple of local shooters always run their 6-9" bipods extended a couple of notches and sometimes maxed out, so they asked me about some extended feet. Here's what I came up with. They are 3/4", 1", and 2" extensions.

 
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I have had mine for a while now and all I tell you is I am not sure why I ever shot without them. They are WELL worth every penny.
 
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mscott said:
A couple of local shooters always run their 6-9" bipods extended a couple of notches and sometimes maxed out, so they asked me about some extended feet. Here's what I came up with. They are 3/4", 1", and 2" extensions.

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Very interested. What does it take on buyers end to get this correctly fitted on to a Harris Bipod?
I like the options above.
 
I made mine from metal and drilled out the rubber feet so they would slip over them. this is way better. awesome idea!
 
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