Differences between a rail system bipod and a stud mounted bipod

[Deleted member 103481]

Anyone have experience with the new magpuls?

 

[FURMAN]

Here is a video I put together on installing a rail. For the video I purchased a kit Jeff sells on Longrangeonly. I have since purchased a bunch of bolts and nuts from the hardware store and use Seekins rails. This setup allows removing and installing the bipod very quickly, it is much more secure, and still allows use of sling.

 

[WildRose]

Good Morning Everyone,

I was pondering over a cup of coffee this morning, what the differences are between a rail mounted bipod and a stud mounted bipod? I have always used a Harris style bipod with mixed results. Sometimes the nut that tightens it strips, sometimes the base slips on the stock and rotates, and the worst being that it pulls the swivel stud out of the stock. Which my solution for now is to drill the hole all the way through and put a nut on the end of the swivel stud.
I have never used a rail mounted bipod but always have had it in the back of my mind. Are they more stable? Are they easy to mount and dismount or do you see problems with these as well.
I'm interested in hearing your opinions.

Thanks for you time everyone.

Jayson

The biggest differences are stability and the ability to quickly put on and remove the bipod.

Under lots of conditions having one mounted to the stud just makes it totally impractical and hard to remove when for instance you need to be shooting off of sticks, the crotch of a tree or like most of my shooting off of the mirror of my truck.

I would much rather have a QD rail mount anytime so that I can just carry the bipod in a sleeve/scabbard on my belt or pack.