Bipod on the air cylinder?

[Rudy-S]

Hi,
I just got my new FX Impact M3 in the mail. I have very limited experience with PCP rifles.
I quickly discovered that the original location for the bipod was probably not the most ideal. No wonder why so many gets the extended trigger guard/bipod extension.
Is there any reason why no one seems to attaches the bipod to the air cylinder? It would be very easy to make a ring with a piece of Picatinny rail on it?
I would understand if there was any recoil involved. The tank is exposed to any impacts with or without a bipod on it?

Rudy

 

[Martin3528]

I put a bipod sleeve on my HM1000 and it works very well. They are a little expensive though, but very well built.

here's a link https://utahairguns.com/saber-tactical-bottle-clamp-rail-adapter/

and a picture

 

[Wiely]

I do the same on a RTI prophet

 

[Rudy-S]

Nice! Thanks guys. I have no problem making something similar.
I just wanted to know if there was some reason not to do this.
Best Regards
Rudy

 

[WorriedMan]

Rudy,

I can't say if it's a good or bad thing to mount a bipod on an air cylinder, for me, however, I'm more comfortable not doing so. That's why last November I purchased an FX Impact Gen 2.2 Trigger Guard (black, no cap) from Kraford and Lypt for $95.95 plus $5.18 shipping, for my M3. Four bolts later and the switch was complete. Now, not only do I have a perfectly placed, rock-solid bipod mount but also some extra protection for the bottle. Just putting it out there, best of Luck, WM

 

[Peashooter]

I have the same saber tactical bottle adapter, it work but i am not a fan of doing it this way.

Also not a fan of the rifles that have 1-2 " rail just in front of the trigger, IMO the brands should have something that would extend out under the bottle.

And thankfully some brands have also seen the light in this regard, where others seem to not care and leave things like that for the aftermarket segment.

Having a FX Maverick, my only choice is the K & L chassis, which is a lot more than what i actually need.

 

[douger]

GET THE GRAVITY RAIL ITS PERFECT SIZE NOT TO BIG THAT BOTTLE ADAPTER CAN BE A PAIN AS YOU GOTTA TAKE THE BARREL OUT TO TAKE THE BOTTLE OFF JUST MY OPINION 70 FOR BOTTLE CLAMP 120 FOR RAIL

 

[L.Leon]

Not a fan of the bipod clamped to the bottle, not if there is a more solid option. This is why all those guns with the picatinny right in front of the trigger guard are a non starter for me. Don't want to have to buy extra stuff just to mount my bipod.

 

[Navyblue]

I have been making bipod extensions to move the bipod forward more. I have a few for sale in the member classified section.

 

[L.Leon]

@Navyblue, the Bantam Sniper is actually one of the guns that does not need an extension. Especially if you angle the legs forward on the bipod.

 

[delooper]

If it was a problem you'd have heard from some people with exploding rifles.

How safe it is will greatly depend on the exact build and how the bottle is mounted. I wouldn't do it without having complete confidence in the bottle mount.