Has anyone ever changed the legs on their Harris bipod(s)? I've got a 9-13" swivel with leg notches and a 6-9" that has leg notches, but doesn't swivel. I'd like to remove the legs from both of them and put the 6-9" legs on the swiveling base and the 9-13" legs on the non-swiveling base. I messed around with it for a moment this evening and the legs are under quite a bit of spring tension. Rather than go for broke and screw something up that I won't be able to get back together again, I figured I'd ask since the computer is only a few feet away. Has anyone ever done this before and have any pointers or ran into any problems that aren't readily visible?
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I looked at the same thing recently, it appeared that the springs are different enough at their attachment points that it would not work.
ETA I purchased new swivel/notched models in 6-9 and 9-13 yesterday, I will just sell my current swivel/standard 6-9 and non swivel/notched 9-13 rather than reconfigure.
ETA I purchased new swivel/notched models in 6-9 and 9-13 yesterday, I will just sell my current swivel/standard 6-9 and non swivel/notched 9-13 rather than reconfigure.
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what you can do easily enough, is post one or both of them here and sell them fast and buy the proper size notched swivel you want, plus a lock lever to boot. they really pop up often and sell for decent prices. you could post up a trade plus cash on the non swivel for a swivel or just hang on to it, wait til you snag a 6-9 swivel and sell your non swivel. I bought a swivel in both sizes just in case.
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I have done this.
The legs are legs. To remove the springs without scratching them. Get a good piece of twine to come under the spring so when you pull on the twine you can free the spring. I also use a pliers to wrap the twine to for better leverage.
Then swap the legs. The twine will be needed again to stretch the springs. The hard part comes if you need to rotate the spring to get in a hole. Just use a pliers. Easy as pie after you have done it.
The legs are legs. To remove the springs without scratching them. Get a good piece of twine to come under the spring so when you pull on the twine you can free the spring. I also use a pliers to wrap the twine to for better leverage.
Then swap the legs. The twine will be needed again to stretch the springs. The hard part comes if you need to rotate the spring to get in a hole. Just use a pliers. Easy as pie after you have done it.
Thank you, sir. This was just the information I was looking for.
I realize I could sell/buy/etc., but this seems to be about as painless and doesn't cost any money. After buying a suppressor two weeks ago, a $2k gun safe last weekend, and a new barrel for my .308 (and tools needed to change it) this weekend, my gun fund is beyond tapped out.
Thanks again!
Well kids, nothing is as easy as it would seem. The spring mount locations are different and the base that originally contained the 9-13" legs had the spring location in a spot that would not work with the shorter spring because alas, that base is larger (wider). Now all I've got to show for it are two bipods that are now put back together (strangely they still work) and a blood blister on my right ring finger where the spring pinched me. Anyone need a bipod?!
I saw that...after the fact. Apparently I skipped to the "last read" and somehow missed your post until after my disassembly/reassembly debacle. A belated thank you, sir...even though I saw it too late.
Sorry about the blood blister, those aren't fun. Midway has the S bipods on sale for $93 plus shipping. Not the best deal, but better than my local shop.
hey... http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/options-accessories-sale/223290-fs-harris-brm-6-9-notched.html
buy that, you could have sold yours, but now that we all know you took them apart...
of all the stuff posted in this thread, what do you think would have been easiest to do now that you can look back?
buy that, you could have sold yours, but now that we all know you took them apart...
of all the stuff posted in this thread, what do you think would have been easiest to do now that you can look back?
That sounds great, I have a 6-9 swivel I would prefer the notched legs on. Did you just call their main line and ask, or how did that work?
I just called and told them what I had and what I needed.
I originally ask.... How I could do it my self. He said... Just send it in
And let them do it. They were nice as they could b. Don't hurt
To brag on their stuff 2!
All it cost was return shipping. Don't remember. But, prob.
$5-$10
Hope it works out for you
M
I originally ask.... How I could do it my self. He said... Just send it in
And let them do it. They were nice as they could b. Don't hurt
To brag on their stuff 2!
All it cost was return shipping. Don't remember. But, prob.
$5-$10
Hope it works out for you
M
