Help with Harris bipod

[rockapes3]

Greetings,
Can anyone advise me of the correct method of fitting a harris bipod to an enfield enforcer, I have so far used the band on the fore end by removing the screw, seems to work ok but not sure if this is the right way.
Thanks for any advice.

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[Alan de Enfield]

Attachment 47230You need a 'stud' screwed into the forend, the bipod then clips into and tightens up onto the stud.

[Gil Boyd]

Beware on using the wrong stud, as there are two. One short and one long, normally supplied with Harris bipods. It is the short one that should be used for obvious reasons. Clearly a pilot hole to accept the stud must be drilled prior to any attempt to screw the stud into its central location. I would suggest a good wood/metal glue when you finally commit to screwing the stud in, as there is a great deal of pressure excerted onto the bipod when you are in the firing position.
Sorry to teach you to suck eggs, but strip the barrel away from the woodwork before drilling and use the spacer washer supplied with the stud.
Once you have the short stud embedded tightly and secured overnight with assistance from the small amount of glue around the stud thread, you will find the Harris concept, is to slacken the spring assembly and gently prise it over the stud loop and then tighten.
If you need the exact measurement for this screw location I will see if my contact still has the blueprints but in old measurement it was 2" from memory from the wood end
Good Luck
If you feel all this is beyond you, it normally is, and I would then suggest you taking the rifle to a good armourer.

[Thunderbox]

If your Enforcer is original, and does not have a stud and bipod, maybe you ought to consider leaving it that way? These are rare and collectable rifles these days, so usually worth not trying to alter them. Some Enforcers did not have a bipod fitted, and these are quite unusual specimens.

[rockapes3]

Thanks,
I do not fancy the idea of having to modify/alter the furniture, but if I have to, I am capable of carrying out this job.

[Gil Boyd]

Valid points and yes a number were ordered by Police Forces as their choice in various builds. Bren bipods adapted and posts welded on causing real issues.............bipods of various makes fitted, but yes, any rifle fires best supported by sandbags or a good solid base.

[rockapes3]

Thanks thunderbox, I will leave it in its original state, it shoots good with or without the bipod.