Sauer 202 Bipod solution?

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Although I've not yet used a bipod on my Sauer I can see there will be times when one would be extremely useful !
Have any Sauer 202 users found a solution to the fore end mounting issues ?
I really don't want to destroy the elegant looks and feel of the rifle but I'm still struggling with a solution !
 
Ratc said:
Although I've not yet used a bipod on my Sauer I can see there will be times when one would be extremely useful !
Have any Sauer 202 users found a solution to the fore end mounting issues ?
I really don't want to destroy the elegant looks and feel of the rifle but I'm still struggling with a solution !
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Yes, I bought a synthetic stock and fitted a sling attachment to it. I couldn't bring myself to drilling though the lovely wood.
 
Just have to pluck up courage and get the drill out. I was super careful to position the hole correctly, and of the correct size, to ensure the stud didn't cause the wood to split. Scary stuff!
 
Don't bother, just use sticks for seated / standing shots and if prone then a backpack, suitable stump / hump/ grassy Knowle or even your binoculars. I have read of people a short pair of cross sticks on their belt or down the side of their wellies which act as a bipod.
 
Wills said:
Yes, I bought a synthetic stock and fitted a sling attachment to it. I couldn't bring myself to drilling though the lovely wood.
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Same here...I bought an extra synthetic stock and fitted a sling attachment to it :D
 
Heym SR20 said:
Don't bother, just use sticks for seated / standing shots and if prone then a backpack, suitable stump / hump/ grassy Knowle or even your binoculars. I have read of people a short pair of cross sticks on their belt or down the side of their wellies which act as a bipod.
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I use this method more than using a bipod. In fact, my sticks are only used for woodland and lowland stalking and use my back pack or some other feature for higher ground. Just what ever you get used to I guess.
 
Had the same problem myself. Had a gunsmith set the Harris adaptor into my 308 Elegance (wood stock). Works a treat and looks fine. Only problem is the legs on the bipod just touch the wood at the end of the for-end. This means that you have to put the bipod on with the legs pointing towards the trigger.
Also got a 202 in 6.5 but with a synthetic stock. Plucked up the courage and drilled it myself. It is actually quite straight forward.
 
The guys I stalk with have a 202 as the estate rifle, in wood. They've added a javelin bipod, not sure whether it was sent off to be fitted but it's on there and there aren't any signs of damage to the stock- so it can be done successfully. I think Javelin also do a sling which doubles as the bipod attachment so that could reduce the holes you put in the stock.
 
Looks like the Neopod is the answer to all Sauer 202 owners dreams - very light, and no adjustments to the stock required. I wonder how much it costs for the adapter and bipod.
 
I gave up on bipods on my 202 outback, leaning on a pack or using sticks was almost as steady and gave a lot more flexibility for firing positions. I did drill my fore end when I first got it and used a stud that is threaded for a nut, instead of screwing directly into the plastic. Never had a problem.
 
NeoPod and Sauer Adapter purchased, all sorted !

Quiet pricey but a good solution to the Sauer Fore-end mounted BiPod "Issues" !
 
I use a 202 elegance in wood. I had the gunsmith fit a stud for a Harris bipod, looks good works a treat. legs sit towards the muzzle. I don't like sticks, always found the lower I get to the ground, the steadier I shoot.
 
When I started stalking I used the rifle slip/bag combo to great effect. Stalkers prefer everyone to use bipods and I followed suit, notwithstanding the significant number of range days per year when I practice [several '000 rounds p.a.] It is interesting with a new rifle [404 from 202] that I am now contemplating not having a bipod again as I feel more comfortable without it - I already use a non bipod rifle too. If you decide to add a bipod I understand Sauer are now manufacturing their own similar to Javelin where there is no stock damage and it fits in the fore end lug.
 
i looked up the Sauer Bipod - round about 500 Euro

ive a harris bipod but no chance am i drilling a hole into the stock of my Sauer. I'd prefer to do without than have to do that. Once you get used to it shooting prone without bipod is grand.
 
I use an Elegance 202, let the gunsmith drill the hole, and fit the mounting pin. Super job, works well, bipod legs stick out towards the muzzle.
 
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