Front Rail and Stud Options

[Full Curl]

Next question on my 270WSM build. I'm using an HS Precision Pro Series stock that has a rear and front swivel stud. I'm going to have flush cups installed but also want to keep the swivel studs. Should I have the flush cups installed on the left or center or both? What's the advantage and/or disadvantage to either left or center? I'm a RH shooter.

I shoot with a lever clamp Atlas bipod so would like to have a small pic rail on the front of the stock. Is there a way to have a small front pic rail with a swivel stud either installed in the rail itself or in the stock? Would this even leave room for a center flush cup up front?

I know Badger makes this… are there other ones that include the actual stud or better options out there?

Bipod Accessory Rail (BAR)

P/N 306-60

www.badgerordnance.com

Thank you!

 

[QuietTexan]

Put a stud in the rail's flush cup maybe?

Flush Cup Stud Adapter

The Flush Cup Stud Adapter adds function to push button swivel bases. Use the supplied allen wrench to depress the plunger and slide the stud into the base. The standard stud is ready to accept all swivel types and/or mounting of a bipod or accessories that require a sling swivel stud. Fits all...

www.grayboe.com

I just changed the front of my strap to a QD and put it directly into the pic rail behind my bipod. I have an accu-shot rail, about 4" long.

 

[Full Curl]

Thanks. Just to clarify... you changed the front of your sling strap to a flush cup stud adapter like in your link and you have a flush cup installed in your stock under or behind your accu-shot rail?

Accu-Shot Monopod Precision Shooting Rifle Rest Magpul PRS Rail

Accu-Shot precision monopods, Atlas bipods and rifle accessories provide a high-degree of accuracy for long-range hunting, law enforcement or military duty.

www.accu-shot.com

I'm having a hard time picturing it in my head... would you be able to post a photo of your installed rail?

Thank you!

 

[QuietTexan]

No sling studs here. They were replaced with cap screws to hold the pic rail on, then I put a QD on the sling. Bipod mounts over the sling QD, it looks like they're tight but they're not really. The bipod pivot lever flips up (relative to the picture) to loosen. I don't know if people consider the rail to be mounted backwards, but the other way didn't seem to make any sense.

The link was something to put into the hole on the pic rail if you wanted to maintain a sling stud instead of putting a QD on the sling. I didn't see a point to keeping any studs when the rail had a flush cup in it already.

 

[sp6x6]

If you want a stud style they make rail with hole in end for QD.Thats what I have,might be Seekings

 

[sedancowboy]

livetohunt a sponsor on LRH makes what you want. Look him up.

 

[OG10]

Sekins makes one.as @sp6x6 mentioned,SRS rail.

 

[Tiny Tim]

livetohunt a sponsor on LRH makes what you want. Look him up.

He's a great guy to deal with. I got an Arca/ Pic rail combo with a stud. Works great for my rifle and he was fast in getting it to me. Send him a pm.

 

[waspocrew]

I like flush cups on the left side of a right handed rifle. That way when actually using a sling, the rifle rests flat on my back, rather than having the bolt dig into my back.

 

[Full Curl]

No sling studs here. They were replaced with cap screws to hold the pic rail on, then I put a QD on the sling. Bipod mounts over the sling QD, it looks like they're tight but they're not really. The bipod pivot lever flips up (relative to the picture) to loosen. I don't know if people consider the rail to be mounted backwards, but the other way didn't seem to make any sense.

The link was something to put into the hole on the pic rail if you wanted to maintain a sling stud instead of putting a QD on the sling. I didn't see a point to keeping any studs when the rail had a flush cup in it already.

Thank you! The photos helped a lot. Yes, that looks like a pretty good setup. Assuming with a set up like that there's still room for a flush cup to be installed on the left side of the front rail as well just for an added option. Thanks again for the photos!

 

[Full Curl]

livetohunt a sponsor on LRH makes what you want. Look him up.

Will do. Thank you.

 

[Full Curl]

Thanks for the replies. I have a much better idea on available options now. And just for safety purposes, a flush cup with QD is as safe as a standard traditional stock anchored stud for sling carrying correct? Thank you!

 

[HARPERC]

Rail Adaptor | Evolution Bipods

This Rail Adapter replaces the sling swivel stud on the for-end of your rifle to enable the quick detach of the Evolution Bi-Pod. This Rail Adapter includes a sling swivel attaching point, as well as an anti rotation flush cup receptacle. Includes Screws and hardware for installation. $29.99...

www.evolutionbipod.com

This works very well, I've used a couple of them. Easy to install even for a menace with tools such as myself. Installs where your current sling stud is mounted. Tailpiece maintains a spot for sling if desired.

I didn't know Ken (livetohunt) makes one or I would likely have used his. A solid citizen, with good machine skills.

 

[Full Curl]

Thanks. I'll check that one out too.