I know most people that use a rifle on a tripod like to have it far back, close to the action. This allows you to let the tripod completely hold the weight of the rifle. I have used this, it when I'm running a shorter lighter weight tripod, or a heavier rifle I usually avoid this. Last season I added a tripod adaptor right in behind my bipod mount. I don't use it to completely support the rifle on its own, but it still allows me to use the tripod to take steady shots where a bipod can't be used. That was my reasoning behind this mount design.
You can run a picatinny attachment style bipod in the front, and then you have the available arca Swiss adaptor for use with a Tripod. With the bipod attached you just pull the tripod adapter toward you into the tripod.
I don't even have a bipod in this style so I just ordered one, and will put this to the test once I get it. Spacing is 1.2"to a little over 3". I made two variations to test initially. One is for 1/4-20s and the other for 10-32 screws. It's 7075, which is quite a bit stronger than standard 6061 aluminum.
What's everyone's opinion on this design/design intent?
You can run a picatinny attachment style bipod in the front, and then you have the available arca Swiss adaptor for use with a Tripod. With the bipod attached you just pull the tripod adapter toward you into the tripod.
I don't even have a bipod in this style so I just ordered one, and will put this to the test once I get it. Spacing is 1.2"to a little over 3". I made two variations to test initially. One is for 1/4-20s and the other for 10-32 screws. It's 7075, which is quite a bit stronger than standard 6061 aluminum.
What's everyone's opinion on this design/design intent?