rtaylor Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Has anyone shortened a Harris style bipod? I've the opportunity for one but its 12-22" which is a touch long for prone. I'd like it to be closer to 9-10". Is it possible to shorten them? And would I go from the top or bottom of the legs? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Why butcher a superb bit of kit? Can you not 'acquire' it and then do a swap with someone who has a 9 to 13" version but who would prefer the one that you now have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor1971 Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 You can get a 9 - 13" version from fleabay for £21.00 , don't butcher a perfectly good piece of kit sell it on and get the tool you desire !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Has anyone shortened a Harris style bipod? I've the opportunity for one but its 12-22" which is a touch long for prone. I'd like it to be closer to 9-10". Is it possible to shorten them? And would I go from the top or bottom of the legs? Cheers dig 2 holes in the ground, sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 You say 'harris style' any idea what make it is? I might be in a position to do a swap with you for a 9-13", depending on what it's like? drop me a pm if you want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtaylor Posted June 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Why butcher a superb bit of kit? Can you not 'acquire' it and then do a swap with someone who has a 9 to 13" version but who would prefer the one that you now have. You can get a 9 - 13" version from fleabay for £21.00 , don't butcher a perfectly good piece of kit sell it on and get the tool you desire !!! I know I could just get a 9 - 13" one but if I can make this one into a 9 - 19/10 - 20" one then I cover more options. Besides I like messing around with things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomp875 Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 I cut mine down it was I think 13"-26? Its now 9-15ish I took it off the top of the legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor1971 Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 I know I could just get a 9 - 13" one but if I can make this one into a 9 - 19/10 - 20" one then I cover more options. Besides I like messing around with things. Good luck in your little project, post some pics up when you've sorted it if you can, you've got more patience than me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtaylor Posted June 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 I cut mine down it was I think 13"-26? Its now 9-15ish I took it off the top of the legs Did you have to shorten the internal and/or external spring? I will try and get some before and after pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Besides I like messing around with things. Best reason there is; you might have made a half decent rigger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomp875 Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Did you have to shorten the internal and/or external spring? I will try and get some before and after pics. The springs all stayed the same I just made a new notch for the outside springs to sit in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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