Using a bipod leg as a monopod

[defcon]

ive been eyeing some monopods out there but they cost like $70-$100+ for that little thing. i was thinking of using an existing bipod and use one of the legs as a monopod for my L96 stock

i can drill a hole through the body and use a long bolt to hold it and then use some JB weld or epoxy as added support

bipod cost me like $20. if i can pull it off, i can use this for two of my stocks. $130-$180 savings (if i were to buy 2 real monopods)

yay or nay?

this is what my bipod looks like. although i have the smaller version. its adjustable up to 1 inch

[Merc1138]

If you really want a monopod on the cheap, a stubby VFG with an adjustable furniture leg(the ones you thread in and out for length) would do it. Hell, I've seen retailers sell exactly that as a monopod before.

[defcon]

If you really want a monopod on the cheap, a stubby VFG with an adjustable furniture leg(the ones you thread in and out for length) would do it. Hell, I've seen retailers sell exactly that as a monopod before.

you got a pic of this?

[usmcchet9296]

used to have a monopod but found it wasnt steady and just used a bag or my hand

[Merc1138]

you got a pic of this?

Does what I'm talking about make sense now?

[defcon]

yea that makes sense

i like em.

is there a specific name to those kind of monopods? do you have the sites that carry these?

[Merc1138]

Since you're only using these for a .22lr, you can get away with something from Home Depot and a little creativity. The actual monopod image(the 2nd one) is for a Barret M82A1.

http://www.amazon.com/40mm-Adjustable-Levelling-Furniture-Glide/dp/B005HLVZQK

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/725853/barrett-monopod-kit-newer-model-82a1-99-95-steel-black

[defcon]

wow $150 for the Barrett monopod

yea time to get creative. thanks again