AccessoryRail

[Strikenmike]

Greetings:

I bought a new stock that has a groove cut in the bottom of the forearm. I assume this is where one would install some type of metal rail to hold accessories like bipods, had stops, etc. I see a lot of stuff on the web for AR platforms, but nothing for a traditional target stock. I see pictures of them, but have not found a proper description, or a supplier. I found something called an "elevated" picatinny rail. Has about 3/8" of height to it. Not sure if that would work. That was from Yankee Hill Machine Co.

What are these rails called and where can you buy them. Please advise.

 

[rscott5028]

Is this what you're looking for?

Harris #6A Bipod Adapter Stud for American Rails 5/16" Width Black
Harris #6A Bipod Adapter Stud for American Rails 5/16" Width Black - MidwayUSA

Whidden Gunworks Track Plate European and American Rails
Whidden Gunworks Track Plate European and American Rails - MidwayUSA

Or, is it just a groove in the wood without the metal rail installed?

 

[Strikenmike]

No metal rail. So now I either find a rail to fit and go that route, or simply build/buy some type of filler to hold a sling stud to attach to.

 

[sp6x6]

Sound like it is set up for the- metal rail that you dont have. Then Atlas bipod has accories that will fit this new metal rail. One would be a picattiny rail to quick attach a bipod. O r you could just fill slot in wood with a good glued in wood shim and mount a pic. rail with screws if you want a rail mount, I have several and prefer the Seekings rail. Otherwise you only need one sling stud for a harris bipod

 

[Joel Russo]

Strikenmike~

It sounds to me like the stock you have has been inletted for an Anschutz or Freeland rail. Very common for the F-Class or High Power/across the course stocks. I install quite a few. PM me and we'll figure out exactly which style you have, and I'll fix you up with one.

 

[Strikenmike]

Thanks for all the input. I think I found a rail at Champion's Choice. It's a 14" American Accessories Rail. I will need to shorten it to 10" but it should work. Then I need to buy a bipod adapter, then finally I can look for a 6-9" bipod.

Thanks again,

 

[Joel Russo]

That's where I buy mine. You'll need to put a .875" radius on the end near the front action screw and sand flush out at the end of the forend.