Savage 12 F/TR + 3rd Gen Sinclair F-Class Bipod

[dm.oakes]

I recently acquired the 3rd Gen Sinclair F-class bipod and attached it with the standard sling nut connector that comes with the 12 F/TR.

First attaching it I couldn't get the bipod to not slide up/down the rifle after tightening down the two nuts on the bottom of the bipod. When I was at the range I ended up ripping up some cardboard and stick it in between the rifle and the bipod and it worked some what. When I got home, I ended up using some Stratocell 1.7# foam I cut and glued it to the bipod. It appears as though after the first real use of it (HP this last weekend) it slide around just not as bad.

I'm wondering if other folks have had the same problem and what they've done to fix it with their rifles.

 

[kschilling]

Yep.... Each Savage platform I've dealt with had to be modified. I remove the felt and replace it with thick gasket material. Simple fix.

 

[diego-ted]

harris sells an adapter that has a set screw that keeps the stud from moving.

Diego

 

[dm.oakes]

Ken - Thank you, the rubber seems to make sense that it'd create more grab between the bipod and the stock.

Diego-Ted - I'd originally ordered one from Harris when I first picked up the rifle, however I couldn't get them (HB6 or HB6a) to fit properly. Do you have to modify the one you purchased?

 

[Delaware_Ken]

After trying many different style bipod adapters, I finally ended up with the Sinclair Deluxe Bipod Rail Adapter (74900437ws). It's pricey at 29.95, but it works great.

 

[BaconFat]

dm I have the same rifle and tried the same Harris bipod adapters. I ended up buying a Bipod Boss from Sharp Shooter Supply. It fits perfectly and has a large enough wingnut so you can tighten it down as much as you need.

 

[dm.oakes]

All - thanks for the input. I ended up picking up one of the Sinclair adapters and it's working great.