Make-shift bipod UPDATED!! For all Barrels.

Jack D · Post by **Jack D** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 3:38 pm

This one speaks for itself. Works great on slab-sided barrels for steadying that critter to sight in, when nothing else is available. Use a clean one to avoid marring the guns finish. This one is about 6" long and STRONG.

Edited to change "tripod" to "bipod".

greener · Post by **greener** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 5:57 pm

Neat idea. Light, portable and easy to store.

Post by **Bullseye** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 7:58 pm

Isn't that a bi-pod? Ingenious use of a spring clamp.

R,
Bullseye

Jack D · Post by **Jack D** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:13 pm

Bullseye wrote:Isn't that a bi-pod? Ingenious use of a spring clamp.

R,
Bullseye

Your right, of course. Silly me. Thanks.

A strip of leather added to this clamp to cradle the barrel would make it work for round barrels, too. I think I'll just add this to my shooting bag for those occasions where a bipod would be useful. Thanks Greener.

204dude · Post by **204dude** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 4:27 pm

Brilliant idea. Thanks for sharing.

Hakaman · Post by **Hakaman** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:57 pm

I wonder how it would work on the "fluted barrel" ? hmmm, might have to try.
Haka

Jack D · Post by **Jack D** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 7:12 pm

Hakaman wrote:I wonder how it would work on the "fluted barrel" ? hmmm, might have to try.
Haka

I just improved the design.....especially for handgun barrels of any shape or size. This strap is a dog leash that Coco, didn't like....chewed it in half. Screw, washer and nut on each side hold it together. The turkey bands hold the strap on the jaws. The strap keeps the barrel from falling through the jaws and protects the barrel finish, too. Now I need to put some glue or silicon caulk on the ragged ends to keep it from fraying. Here it si holding a welding gas nozzle about the same size as a gun barrel.

Post by **Bullseye** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:50 pm

Have you tried searing the ends of the webbing to keep it from fraying? If it is any kind of poly blend it will sear and seal with a little heat from a lighter flame.

R,
Bullseye

swoter · Post by **swoter** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:59 pm

Very nice, never would have thought of that.

Jack D · Post by **Jack D** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 1:32 pm

Bullseye wrote:Have you tried searing the ends of the webbing to keep it from fraying? If it is any kind of poly blend it will sear and seal with a little heat from a lighter flame.

R,
Bullseye

I did and it did melt some, maybe not enough. I'll watch it. Super glue might be a good choice, too.

Since this "bipod" has turned into a DIY to fit all handgun barrels (slab, round or fluted) maybe this thread should be moved to the Workshop forum????

Post by **Bullseye** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 8:06 am

Good idea! I moved it to the workshop as requested.

R,
Bullseye

Jack D · Post by **Jack D** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:41 pm

Does it work?
With and without the bipod.

First I fired 10 rounds with the spring clamp bipod at 39' indoors on a stacked tool box. Then 18 rounds at second target with bipod (two misfires). Then no bipod, two hand hold, no rest. OK! I'm shakey. 69 years and four cups of coffee don't help.

Post by **Bullseye** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 6:33 am

Four cups of coffee!!

Jeez, it's a wonder you hit the target all all. Try backing down on the caffeine at least 12 hours before shooting.

R,
Bullseye

Jack D · Post by **Jack D** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:10 pm

Bullseye wrote:Four cups of coffee!! Jeez, it's a wonder you hit the target all all. Try backing down on the caffeine at least 12 hours before shooting.

R,
Bullseye

12 hours???? I wouldn't even see the target, except, maybe, in my dreams.

Besides, the more coffee, the greater the challenge.

Georgezilla · Post by **Georgezilla** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:10 pm

Nice set up. Does the clamp stay in place well while live firing?

After I had been shooting for about year I mostly cut out the caffeine. My hold improved considerably. 24 hours before I go shooting, I wont even eat chocolate. I have 1 cup of something with caffeine about every 2 weeks, and never with a meal as caffeine can be stored in fat cells.