AR 556 question.

[ruger1228]

I am a newbie to the AR fraternity and recently purchased an AR 556. My question relates to installing a Harris Bipod.
What type of adapter do I need to mount a bipod in the hole below the front sight/gas block? It looks like some type of detent swivel stud is needed.
Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks for the help.

 

[steelshooterco]

Pick your poison from here, several people make them in different price ranges, can even buy off Amazon if you'd like or Midway USA.

https://www.google.com/search?q=harris+bipod+adapter+for+AR-15+bayonet+lug&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwih58qI3O_JAhUI0mMKHZNFDn8QsAQIOA&biw=1440&bih=742

 

[Aqualung]

I am a newbie to the AR fraternity and recently purchased an AR 556. My question relates to installing a Harris Bipod.
What type of adapter do I need to mount a bipod in the hole below the front sight/gas block? It looks like some type of detent swivel stud is needed.
Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks for the help.

That hole is for a quick detach swivel.

For bipod mounting, you can see about finding one that connects to the bayonet lug.

Alternately, like I did, you can buy a short strip of picatinny rail and attach it to the lower part of the handguard. The bipod will then connect to it. I bought Magpul.

You can see the strip under my handguard in this photo:


Aqualung

 

[ruger1228]

I am a newbie to the AR fraternity and recently purchased an AR 556. My question relates to installing a Harris Bipod.
What type of adapter do I need to mount a bipod in the hole below the front sight/gas block? It looks like some type of detent swivel stud is needed.
Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks for the help.

That hole is for a quick detach swivel.

For bipod mounting, you can see about finding one that connects to the bayonet lug.

Alternately, like I did, you can buy a short strip of picatinny rail and attach it to the lower part of the handguard. The bipod will then connect to it. I bought Magpul.

You can see the strip under my handguard in this photo:


Aqualung

Aqualung,
Thanks for the post. Actually, today I went to a LGS and bought a Magpul forearm, a Magpul picatinny rail strip ( a little longer than the one you installed), and a Midwest Industries Rail Mount Sling Adapter with Standard Sling Swivel Stud.
When I got home and removed the original handguard, I tried the picatinny rail on it, by doing a little work with a dremel tool to lengthen one of the holes on the handguard, I was able to mount the rail on the original handguard like you did. Then I installed the sling adaptor and harris bipod and it works perfectly. Rock solid.
Now I can take the Magpul forearm back and save myself $30.00.
Again, thank you for your post. It is appreciated.

 

[Aqualung]

I am a newbie to the AR fraternity and recently purchased an AR 556. My question relates to installing a Harris Bipod.
What type of adapter do I need to mount a bipod in the hole below the front sight/gas block? It looks like some type of detent swivel stud is needed.
Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks for the help.

That hole is for a quick detach swivel.

For bipod mounting, you can see about finding one that connects to the bayonet lug.

Alternately, like I did, you can buy a short strip of picatinny rail and attach it to the lower part of the handguard. The bipod will then connect to it. I bought Magpul.

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Aqualung

Aqualung,
Thanks for the post. Actually, today I went to a LGS and bought a Magpul forearm, a Magpul picatinny rail strip ( a little longer than the one you installed), and a Midwest Industries Rail Mount Sling Adapter with Standard Sling Swivel Stud.
When I got home and removed the original handguard, I tried the picatinny rail on it, by doing a little work with a dremel tool to lengthen one of the holes on the handguard, I was able to mount the rail on the original handguard like you did. Then I installed the sling adaptor and harris bipod and it works perfectly. Rock solid.
Now I can take the Magpul forearm back and save myself $30.00.
Again, thank you for your post. It is appreciated.

Glad you got a setup that works for you.

Aqualung

 

[ruger1228]

Aqualung,
I noticed you have a quick detach sling swivel located just above the pistol grip. What is the brand of ring you have placed on the adjustable stock to hold the quick detach sling swivel to? Thanks in advance for the information
thom

 

[Aqualung]

Aqualung,
I noticed you have a quick detach sling swivel located just above the pistol grip. What is the brand of ring you have placed on the adjustable stock to hold the quick detach sling swivel to? Thanks in advance for the information
thom

ruger1228,

Good eye, there...

It's a UTG QD mount that actually clamps onto the buffer tube without having to remove the tube like many others.

I found it on eBay.

Aqualung

 

[ruger1228]

Aqualung,
Thank you for the information. I have one ordered and on the way.
Have a Happy New Year
thom

 

[Aqualung]

Aqualung,
Thank you for the information. I have one ordered and on the way.
Have a Happy New Year
thom

Glad to be of help.

Happy New Year to you as well.

Aqualung