I just want to make sure I've got this down right in case I decide to go ahead with this project in the future. It seems most shooters attach a bipod to the sling swivel studs, either those that came with the rifle, or after installing their own. Obviously the 10/22 Carbine has a barrel band and no swivel studs and although swivel studs can be installed, I'm just not comfortable with that idea and would prefer to not even attempt it.
As an alternative solution is there any downside or disadvantages in doing it this way? First, replace the barrel band with something like this:
ProMag Barrel Band Picatinny Rails Ruger 10/22
Then attach an adapter such as this that would fit on the rail of the new barrel band:
Yankee Hill Machine Picatinny Rail Mounted Bipod Adapter
And finally attach the bipod to the swivel stud.
Will the fact that there are more attachment points (adapter to barrel band and bipod to adapter) or that the bipod is indirectly in contact with the barrel cause any accuracy issues or any other problems? I have read some information about "barrel harmonics" being an issue but not exactly sure what this means.
As an alternative solution is there any downside or disadvantages in doing it this way? First, replace the barrel band with something like this:
ProMag Barrel Band Picatinny Rails Ruger 10/22
Then attach an adapter such as this that would fit on the rail of the new barrel band:
Yankee Hill Machine Picatinny Rail Mounted Bipod Adapter
And finally attach the bipod to the swivel stud.
Will the fact that there are more attachment points (adapter to barrel band and bipod to adapter) or that the bipod is indirectly in contact with the barrel cause any accuracy issues or any other problems? I have read some information about "barrel harmonics" being an issue but not exactly sure what this means.
Just bustin chops.
