Gunsmithing Steyr SSG-08 bipod spigot removal?

[Sigma05]

Does anyone have any idea how to remove the Parker Hale bipod spigot from an SSG-08? The original Parker Hale is way too heavy and unstable. The Versapod knock-offs are cheaply made. It seems like it should be removable with tools. I would rather do that, than hacking off the spigot. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance


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[Sigma05]

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/showpost.php?p=2405131

Reading through another post, I found the answer here for if anyone else was interested.

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