HK heavy bipod
Hi All,
I am looking for some info on the bipod HK used to make for the 91 model known as the heavy bipod, this one mounts near the mag well. I've seen one years ago in a HK shop but didn't get a good look at it. For one thing where does it mount, on the receiver in front of mag well or on the slimline forend? Are the legs adjustable? Do these bipods swivel? What would one expect to pay for one and how hard would it be to find one.
Thanks.
Dennis
I am looking for some info on the bipod HK used to make for the 91 model known as the heavy bipod, this one mounts near the mag well. I've seen one years ago in a HK shop but didn't get a good look at it. For one thing where does it mount, on the receiver in front of mag well or on the slimline forend? Are the legs adjustable? Do these bipods swivel? What would one expect to pay for one and how hard would it be to find one.
Thanks.
Dennis
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Check www.HKpro.com and www.HKweaponsystems.com for all you need to or wish to Know!!! Do a "search" on the "boards" for the items. Best, Robert
"Endurance"0 -
Actually this is just what I've been doing, all I can find is info on the light bipod.
Dennis0 -
I was an HK dealer for many years and just happen to have my personal heavy bipod available for inspection so that I might assist you. These were offered by HK back in the late 1970's and sales were nearly non existant so they were discontinued by about 1980. I believe these sold for around $120 when they were available. Finding an example today is difficult, but by no means impossible. However I have no idea who'd be willing to part with one...I would never sell mine! I have not seen an example offered for sale in many years.
In order to use the heavy bipod you must have the slim-line forend. The bipod itself is actually a two piece unit with the mount and the bipod itself. The mount is attached to the forward part of the receiver just ahead of the magazine well and slides into place with a good deal of effort. It WILL scratch the finish of the rifle- but you can't see this unless you take the bipod off. There are two "latches" at the rear of the mount which snap into the front of the receiver tracks and keep the mount firmly in place. The front portion of the mount is grooved in order to accept the rear of the slim-line forend and then the forend is pinned in place in the normal manner. The legs of the bipod are not adjustable for height and when mounted on the rifle the unit will swivel perhaps 20 degrees to aid in changing magazines or any other purposes you might think of. The heavy bipods are another example of what I call HK odds and ends which you'll hardly ever see in the hands of people other than dealers or advanced HK collectors. I hope this information helps you and let me know if I can answer any other specific questions on these bipods.
Mark T. Christian0 -
Thanks Mark, that answers my questions, just one more thing, about how long are the legs.
Dennis0 -
The legs are 10 inches long and there is a total spread of 9 inches between the two legs when the bipod is snapped open. Interestingly the legs on the light bipod are 11 inches long and have a wider 13" spread. Due to the positioning of the mounting attachment points the muzzels of rifles equipted with either type of bipod sit at nearly the same height above the ground- 12 inches for the heavy bipod and 11 inches for the light version. I have a vault filled with HK rifles in differing configurations and packed full of assorted HK "junk", so let me know if I can be of further assistance to you.
Mark T. Christian0
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