Attaching a monopod to a flush cup

[Stevo3556]

I just bought a "new to me" 260 that has flush cups. I think I would like to try a mono pod and it seems all the monopods I have seen attach to a swivel stud or a rail. The bottom of the stock is not flat so I assume the rail is out. I'm thinking the best way to attach a monopod is find a QD sling stud to attach the monopod.

Is there a better way? Maybe a monopod I have not found that connects directly to a flush cup?

What have you found to be the best monopod for you?

Sorry if this has been covered, only saw one person post this question some years ago and it was not answered

Thanks,
Steve

 

[spife7980]

They make flush cup sling stud adaptors (grovetec) and the bottom being rounded doesn't necessarily preclude you from running a rail, some rails are slightly cupped on the back side.

 

[Stevo3556]

Thanks Spife,

Sounds like the stud adapter is the way to go for me.

Do you use a monopod? Favorite one?

Steve

 

[spife7980]

Do you use a monopod? Favorite one?

Nope, never. Actually never even seen one in person if you can believe that.

 

[Stevo3556]

I have not either. Have always used a rear bag, but think it would be great for bench rest shooting. Hoping to buy one used so I won't have much invested in the event I don't like it.
Thanks for the help,
Steve

 

[Sniperstud]

The Grovtec adapters work great. I used them for several years to mount my bipod, and a monopod to a McMillan A-3 stock on my duty rifle until I moved the barreled action into a chassis last year. I never had any problems with them. I like the Accu-Shot monopod, especially the newer quick adjust models. I don't use them exclusively though. If I'm in a situation where I have to maintain a sight picture for an extended period of time, I typically use the monopod. Once it's set, its rock solid, and I can maintain a relaxed position without having to worry about my POA drifting due to a bag settling. It's always attached to the rifle, so if I forget my bag, lose it during a stalk, or just need to use it for something else, I've always got the monopod to fall back on. I still use a rear bag more often, but with the quick adjust monopod I just got, that may change.

 

[Stevo3556]

SS,

Thank you very much for taking the time to give me the insight on the monopod.
Most of my shooting now is from a bench although I hope to go back to shooting in the field situations soon. Working on dope out to 1,000 and best loads. Thought the monopod might help through this process and then in the event that I am in the position to use the monopod.

Be safe brother,
Steve

 

[Sniperstud]

Anytime. I think you'd find the monopod to be a good piece of gear. Whether you use it as your primary rear support, or as backup to a bag is a matter of preference. Just remember, two is one, one is none. It's always important to have options. You stay safe as well my friend.

 

[Stevo3556]

Absolutely. Don't plan on leaving the bag behind, just another tool in the toolbox. Used to say that about flashlights and duty weapons. Having two saved me many years ago...
thanks again.

 

[Waorani]

I've not used but here's the McMIllan stud adapter.

https://mcmillanusa.com/product/flush-cup-stud-adaptor/

 

[Stevo3556]

Excellent. Thanks Waorani. I had not seen these. Now I just need to find a deal on a monopod. I have seen several for sale but they are mostly for rail mounts.

steve