Al Downie Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 I bought my Air Ranger 2nd hand, and it came with a bipod attached. It seemed fine at the time and I didn't think to inspect it too closely, but when it became wobbly I found that the drilled hole in the stock is too large and the threaded bolt needs a bit of paper (etc) wrapped around it to make it secure. I'd like to be able to remove the bipod frequently, so I'm wondering about trying to chisel out a hexagonal hole into which I can glue a steel nut. Anyone done this? Is it more tricky than it sounds? Will I just make an already messy job worse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 (edited) Why try to form a hexagon? Just get a threaded insert of the appropriate thread, drill the right-sized hole and screw it in with a little wood-glue to absolutely secure it Threaded insert! Sorry - just realised that I have pointed you to an American site - but it shows the method - and threaded inserts in brass or stainless are readily available in the UK Edited June 5, 2009 by amateur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniwizard Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 araldite the stud in,leave it to set for a couple of days,should fix it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Downie Posted June 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Why try to form a hexagon? Just get a threaded insert of the appropriate thread Ah! Hadn't seen those threaded inserts before - they look like just the job. Thanks a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 No probs - I've just re-read the American site, and they offer free samples - you may find a British supplier that does the same (always worth asking!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 If the existing stud was designed to be screwed into wood it is highly unlikely that a threaded insert will work with it, as those will be tapped to accept a machine screw. I suspect you are better off with Araldite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Downie Posted June 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 In fact I think that's what went wrong in the first place - the allen bolt which is trying to secure the bipod has a thread designed for union with a steel bolt/socket, and the thread hasn't been deep enough to prevent damage to the wood. That's why I was thinking of inserting a steel nut, but those threaded inserts look like they'll work, and make for a tidier job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 OK, I can visualise what you mean, I had thought you were dealing with a loose QD stud. Why not forget about the existing arrangement and put a QD on it? Does your bipod offer that kind of attachment? They are far faster to get on and off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 If in doubt take it to your nearest Gun Shop for them to have a look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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