Floating Barrel Gun Support - BiPod install questions

[Golfbuddy45]

Looking for ideas on how to properly support my MKII BSEV considering the floating stock in the front does not come with a mount screw. A sand bag or yoke obviously works fine but I can't use anything that straps OVER the barrel for fear that could warp the barrel down. I am hesitating drilling into the stock just for aesthetic reasons - it is so purty!

http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae70/Golfbuddy45/GunSupport1.jpg

Anyone have any ideas or have done something like this before would appreciate all submissions.

[Quickshot]

GB45, I am considering one of these in a WMR. By necessity it will need sling swivels installed. It appears that there is enough wood ahead ofthe reciever to put in a swivel. I would in no way use any kind of attachment to or touching the barrel. Leave that baby floating free. A bipod could then be attached to the front swivel. I do not use a bipod but shoot off a rest or with shooting stick in the field. Good luck Quick

[Golfbuddy45]

I found something that might be just the ticket for a bench support or range shooting with these open throat stocks. The Porta-Aim tripod has a U style support and a velcro strap to go around the stock but not touch the barrel. I plan to order one from Cabela's and try it out. If it works OK I will put a thread on the Forum with pictures. Otherwise the stud mount will be the next option.


http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae70/Golfbuddy45/VanguardPorta-Aim.jpg

[TOP PREDATOR]

if you really want to keep it purty and clean, one of those recessed "T" rails would look nice, then you'ld need the adapter and bipod, but it would be a really slick installation

http://www.championshooters.com/store/product.php?productid=595&cat=289&page=1

http://www.championshooters.com/store/product.php?productid=437&cat=289&page=1

http://www.championshooters.com/store/product.php?productid=524&cat=289&page=1