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Posted: 12/29/2005 2:54:37 PM EDT
Slight hitch in my failure to plan.
 Have Harris Bipod. Had it mounted on standard fore end with Harris HB-5 adapter.  Never mind found this on the Harris site www.harrisbipods.com/ HB638 - Picatinny Rail Bipod Adapter Anyone know another mfg?  
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Posted: 12/30/2005 5:10:20 AM EDT
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brightflashlights carries yhm, he can be found in the industry forum
there is also first samco,larue tactical, a.r.m.s., knights, etc. |
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Posted: 12/30/2005 5:14:51 AM EDT
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I bought the YHM version from RB Precision, a very nice unit.
It does not have the quick detach feature, but for around $22-24 (cannot recall the price) you cannot beat it. If I had the $$ to spend, I would get the ARMS model, sits a little lower than the Larue. I have my YHM mounted on my #59 SIR, love it. |
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Posted: 12/30/2005 10:40:06 AM EDT
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Just an FYI......that website is not the website of the manufacturer. Harris does not have a website as I have heard from several people that Mr. Harris does not believe in the internet.
And I agree that the YHM bipod adapter is a good choice. I also happen to like the KAC one too. |
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Posted: 12/30/2005 11:05:01 AM EDT
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KAC makes a nice inexpensive bipod adapter. - FWIW |
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Posted: 12/30/2005 7:35:25 PM EDT
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Thanks to all.
 After looking at all the options, I went with the YHM. It was specifically designed for the Harris bipod (has a large flat contact surface for the Harris plate). Most of the others were basically a sling mount, maybe very robust ones, but sling mounts none the less. When I saw the price of the LaRue, it was the hardest I coughed without the doctor holding my nuts!  www.yankeehillmachine.com/store/rails.html about 2/3rds the way down the page. www.midwestindustriesinc.com/ar_sling_adapters.htm www.knightarmco.com/slicks/Sling%20Swivel%20MT04.pdf That may not be all of the ones made, but it was enough. Thanks again. 
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Posted: 1/1/2006 9:03:55 AM EDT
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I had tried the Fobus/Samco/Command arms one, the mild recoil of 223 hurt the plastic crossbar enough to damage it. Had another I got from Brownells that was cheap, had a big Colt style thumbnut. Whole thing rusted on me.
Eventually I broke down and bought the ARMS mount, which is superb, couldn't be happier. |
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Posted: 1/1/2006 8:57:51 PM EDT
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No need to cough on the price of the Larue. He makes quality stuff. I was a skeptic too until I bought one of his FF rails, worth every penny. I ended spending more by buying a cheaper FF that eventually loosened one too many times - then the money to buy Larue to have what I really wanted. Others will tell you the same about the quality of Larue. |
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Posted: 1/2/2006 6:30:50 AM EDT
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I never meant the comment to imply any there was any question as to the quality of LaRue products. It's just that at this stage in my life  , very good is good enough as I will never be in a situation where the superior quality of the LaRue product would make a difference. In this case, I just need a way to mount my Harris bipod on the new MI forend rail. Thanks |
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Posted: 1/2/2006 8:11:06 PM EDT
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I've been using the First Samco adapter which is nice because it uses a removable sling swivel stud to attach the bipod to it. I removed the little pinchers and related tightening and clamping parts from my Harris and the stud from the first Samco (Fobus) QD bipod adapter and used a small bolt and larger fender washer to mount the Harris directly to the bipod adapter.
It works very well and it makes me feel very special whenever I think about it.
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