Remington Model 700 Sling Stud Picatinny Bipod Mount

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So you just picked up a brand-new Remington model 700 and can't wait to head to the range to test its impressive tack-driving precision, only to discover that the supposedly awesome H-S precision stock lacks a good way to mount your picatinny bipod, meaning you won't even get to see the accuracy if you can't stabilize the rifle. Not wanting to hold back until I could get my hands on a new bipod or mount, I quickly took some measurements and sketched out some drawings of a NATO-spec picatinny rail, clicked print, and there, a makeshift bipod mount materialized - although it didn't exactly look like much (check the pics). I hauled it to the range but almost as soon as I rested the bipod on the table, it snapped apart :( so I improvised by adding some wooden support that day, yet still needed a temporary solution while I waited for my new Harris bipod to arrive (featured in the last pic - it attaches directly to the studs). I eliminated the excess picatinny slots, leaving only one in the middle; this was my hope that it would hold up better. It at least survived one range session and, with a .22-250 rifle, recoil forces were not extreme, but now I have a sturdy mount solution (take a gander at the last pic!!). This makeshift fix proved incredibly helpful, so I'm posting it even though I expect modest downloads since many people who shoot these rifles are notoriously particular about equipment and would probably frown upon this nifty 3D printed plastic mount for not being made of metal. Metal is, of course, ideal, but rapid prototyping at such precision, quality and affordability all at once just isn't within my capabilities yet. Hooray for 3D printing! Instructions If you only need a single Picatinny slot, print R700BPMnt2.0.stl as it was the sole design I managed to get hold of that actually endured any level of use. If you need multiple slots, then I'm afraid you're out of luck (unless you'd like to modify the previous designs yourself). You can give them a try if you prefer and I've included them just in case someone fancies fabbing one from metal - although your money would be better spent buying a new setup or simply opting for a superior bipod arrangement (as showcased in the last pic). Version 1.0 was the first draft, but should only be considered viable if you possess abnormally lengthy sling stud screws. In this case, it's still advisable to buy something different or swap out the studs - there are easier solutions elsewhere. For stocks with a slightly shorter stud spacing, version 1.1 will work, but it's too weak and is therefore recommended only for temporary use. To benefit from these, print your chosen design at 100% infill, detach your sling studs, and screw this new rail into the H-S precision stock you probably possess; as mine was made by the company and thus the distance between each stud must adhere to some form of established manufacturing standard. Now go out there and have fun with your gun!