Spartan Fail. Now Which Bipod and How to Mount It?

[MADGRZ]

Howdy from West Glacier,

I'm the proud new owner of a Weatherby Mark V Hunter in 7mm rem mag. I had the Spartan Javelin mounted (see pictures) and loved it. However, the stock attachment constantly came loose/unscrewed in the field. Help me figure out a solution:

1. How can I permanently mount the Javelin adapter to my stock? Is there a different adapter I can buy that is meant to be mounted permanently (as opposed to utilizing the existing sling swivel stud)?

2. What is another lightweight bipod that would attach more permanently? My wife has a Harris which I don't love (too bulky).

I need to get something on in the next few weeks in time for spring bear.

Thank you in advance.

 

[KG406]

I put the Spartan Gunsmith Adapter on a few of my rifles which you epoxy into the stock. It's a little scary drilling that big of a hole in a brand new stock, but works great

 

[jpcoll01]

at SCI I went to their booth and bought one, he told me to put a piece of 3m double sided tape cut to size under my sling mount. So far it has worked pretty slick. Just place double sided tape under it and install/tighten to spec.

 

[Dsnow9]

I have the gunsmith adapter on my rifles and love it! The screw in one always had issues. No issues now.

 

[Gynaroo]

Classic Rifle Adapter & Picatinny Rail

Lightweight and low-profile, this adapter enables our range of Javelin bipods, Sentinel and Ascent tripods, as well as the Davros heads to be attached and detached with ease to rifles with dual sling stud mounting points. A section of Picatinny rail allows the adapter to be used in combination...

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Or

Classic Gunsmith Adapters

Our range of Gunsmith Adapters are designed for hunters who want the ultimate in discreet, lightweight attachment systems for their Spartan bipod or tripod. Designed to be bonded into wooden and synthetic rifle stocks by professional gunsmiths and competent individuals, the adapters won’t let...

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I have both. I have kids and try to get them to shoot off of a tripod. Or wiser precision bipod with the pic attachment.

Drilled holes and epoxied the hardware in.

I hurt and scared me a little to do it in my Mark V’s but it’s an awesome system.

I love their tripod adapter that I can quickly put on and get the kids above the grass on a stable shot.

 

[Gynaroo]

Also fhf makes a cool way to carry the bipod when hiking. I tried pockets on my pants and they were just too short. I put mine on the bottom of my bino harness. But it’s got an easy molle attachment

Aspis | FHF Gear

The Aspis is a protective storage sleeve that is sized specifically for Spartan bipods. Using our signature MOLLE attachment system and laser cut, heavy duty squadron material, we’ve built the Aspis to keep your bipod protected, and easily accessible.

www.fhfgear.com

 

[p_ham]

The gunsmith socket is the way to go. A lot of guys install it close to the balance point of the rifle but you lose a lot of stability doing that. If you can, halfway down the forend or near the sling stud work well.

 

[MADGRZ]

Thanks Guys! Just re-ordered another Spartan. Now just deciding if the Picatinny Rail adapter would be easier to install (just drill a 2nd hole for a screw) or if I should go for the gunsmith adapter.

 

[Jwill]

I don't own one but the Backlanz bipods look pretty cool.

 

[MADGRZ]

Gunsmith Adapter purchased!

 

[Happy Antelope]

Thanks Guys! Just re-ordered another Spartan. Now just deciding if the Picatinny Rail adapter would be easier to install (just drill a 2nd hole for a screw) or if I should go for the gunsmith adapter.

Nope, send me a PM I'll see if I can help. The best adapter is the new guide adapter by far if you don't want to do the whole gunsmith thing. We have them on our website or you can find them on amazon as well this side of the pond.

Rob is the first to say the classic adapter is their worst product and their gunsmith is their best product, funny as it's their cheapest as well.