Questions from new Savage Mark II owner

Hello. I just recently got my first firearm, Its a Savage Mark II with the standard included scope. I've been looking around at bipods cause i would like to put one on my 22 and everyone says go for Harris bipods cause the quality and durability. I was wondering if anyone knew the cheapest model of Harris bipods that would fit my rifle. I'm pretty sure it would have to be a sling mount bipod, only need a 6"-9" model, nothing too big or compact. But i was also wanting to still be able to mount a sling to the rifle as i hear some include a sling adapter or something of the sort. So if anyone could give me any suggestions it would really be appreciated. And one last question, i was wondering if it was damaging to the gun if you dry fired it after you're done shooting to make sure its completely empty. Thanks.

Look at Harris S-BR Bipod. Fits on your front sling stud. It has sling stud built-in to attach your sling to the bipod and rear rifle stud. Swivel frame allows you to eliminate rifle cant on any surface.

+1 to what jp said.

Thanks guys for the replies. The S-BR looks like a good bipod to pick. Any word on dry firing?

Generally not a good idea to dry fire rimfires. It may be ok for a while, but you run the risk of peening the firing pin or the edge of the chamber where the firing pin hits. I'd use a spent shell casing or buy a snap-cap or equivalent. There are some rubber chamber plugs that facilitate dry firing as well.

Look at post 12 here in regards to dry firing
http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums...d.php?t=420811

Thanks Guys.

I recently purchased a MK II. Curious as to why there are two front sling studs?

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Originally Posted by cubdrvr

I recently purchased a MK II. Curious as to why there are two front sling studs?

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One is for a bipod, the other is for a sling. Most prefer this set-up to the old method of putting the bipod on one stud then attaching the sling to the bipod.