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Title: Bipod mount for FX Royal 500
Post by: jimreed1948 on January 06, 2015, 10:50:07 PM
What is the best way to mount a bipod on an FX Royal 500.  I have seen a some where it is attached to the air tank.  It appears the mount was epoxied to the bottle.
Title: Re: Bipod mount for FX Royal 500
Post by: Rico14 on January 06, 2015, 11:51:41 PM
If you want to mount it on the bottle, look here

http://www.bestfittings.co.uk/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=187&cat=Dr+Bobs+Buddy+Bottle+Clamps (http://www.bestfittings.co.uk/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=187&cat=Dr+Bobs+Buddy+Bottle+Clamps)
Title: Re: Bipod mount for FX Royal 500
Post by: jimreed1948 on January 07, 2015, 08:12:12 AM
Quote from: Rico14 on January 06, 2015, 11:51:41 PM
If you want to mount it on the bottle, look here

http://www.bestfittings.co.uk/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=187&cat=Dr+Bobs+Buddy+Bottle+Clamps (http://www.bestfittings.co.uk/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=187&cat=Dr+Bobs+Buddy+Bottle+Clamps)

I saw that too,  but would mounting it to the tank cause any undo stress to where the bottle mounts?

Title: Re: Bipod mount for FX Royal 500
Post by: Rico14 on January 07, 2015, 11:00:46 AM
I haven't read about anything negative happening but iI wouldn't mount a bipod on the bottle of my gun. I would think there would be unnecessary stress on the fitting.
Title: Re: Bipod mount for FX Royal 500
Post by: npunk42 on January 07, 2015, 11:13:16 AM
It looks like you have enough wood to tap a sling stud. Even if you have to cut it in half it should be enough to hold.
Title: Re: Bipod mount for FX Royal 500
Post by: ancient1one on July 10, 2015, 08:52:10 AM
Did you mount a bipod to your bottle? If so what did you use and are you happy with it?
Title: Re: Bipod mount for FX Royal 500
Post by: jimreed1948 on July 10, 2015, 09:43:49 AM
No I didn't.  I'm still using a front rest with a rear bag for the bench.  For field work I use a tripod with with a rifle rest from Bog Gear.  In the field I can use the tripod as a bipod as well.  Very stable platform.

Title: Re: Bipod mount for FX Royal 500
Post by: ancient1one on July 10, 2015, 10:53:03 AM
Thanks for the quick reply and info.