Searching all over the net I find very little and few articles about the S&W M&P AR15 PC other than reviews. I have been trying to find out what would be a good Bipod for my new AR without changing the forearm (handgrip).

I thought I seen some that would use the mount for the front strap but I’m not sure if it works on this gun or not.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a 9 to 13 inch bipod that is of pretty good quality for $100 or less?

The most important thing is not to modify what I have already.

Thank you for any and all help.

Harris bipod.

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I have a 9-13" notch-legged model on my modified Rem.700
Mounts securely to the sling swivel in a matter of a few seconds with a thumbwheel... and it has a allen nut for extra tightness!

I got one of those hand grip bipods > U.S. Tactical Supply - Grip Pods

Picked it up at a gun show for $60.00. I had a separate handgrip and was going to add a separate Harris bipod but it would have been added weight and more space taken up, then I saw the handgrip bipod and just replaced the handgrip with that one and been happier ever since that I did not add the harris.

Shop around, you can find the grip bipod thing cheaper then at that web page, and cheaper than the Harris.

The M&P 15 PC is not a tactical special. It has a tube-style freefloat forearm with no rails, just a sling swivel. The harris bipod will attach directly to it, is about the same price and looks a lot better than that grip bipod. Not to mention it is adjustable.

To the OP, most people get the 9-13" bipod, and then wish they had gotten the shorter one. If you can, try both first. Especially if you have a high scope mount for proper eye position and relief such as a PEPR.

I have a 3-9x50 Nikon Prostaff (with a Matte BDC Reticle) so it does sit a little higher off the gun. I also was wondering about what height would be best. I will be shooting from a bench and also prone on the ground at JBLM’s range 15.

I really don’t see myself standing or sitting while holding the gun up with my arms it is a heavy gun. After looking close I did find out the front sling mount does unscrew and I was able to remove it. Sounds like that should have been a no brainer but with poor eye sight it’s very hard to tell.

I think I’ll go to my local gun shop and try out a few different heights.

My mistake, I didn't catch the PC part. I was assuming a tactical handguard with rails. I replaced the handguard on mine with a railed tactical handguard so the handgrip bipod works fine there.

Yeah, get the Harris then.

For your intended usage, I can almost guarantee that the 6-9" version is best for you. I shoot from a bench mostly and keep my 9-13" on 9", wishing I had 7-8" instead.

Does my photo show up for all of the other readers? I just found out it may not have.

This model is not tactical as 88 had said; it is more for long distance and accuracy shooting.

Can't see any picture here.

Hey 88 thanks, those are the only two ways i can shoot. I can sit on the ground like younger guys can. I need to be on a bench or laying on the ground.

So pretty much one of the shorter types would work then.

(I am trying to make the photo show up that I posted)

Well... what is the rifle going to be mainly used for?

If mainly BR shooting... obviously I'd suggest the 6-9 Benchrest model.

But if you're planning to use it in the field hunting... Personally I'd suggest the 9-13 with swivel.

Just my opinion

I have the 9-13" notch-leg model... and I've found it better while actually in the field, and if 9" is too high for comfort while bench shooting, I usally will switch to a bag.

The only thing I am really able to do is shoot from a bench or from prone. I’m afraid my hunting days realistically are over my disabilities are getting worse and it’s harder to have good health at the same time as hunting season. I live close to JBLM in WA. State and they have a very nice range called Rang 15, it goes up to 300 yards. Being retired it is very cheap to shoot, I think the whole day is like 12 bucks. So all in all I’m going to use it for target shooting for a stress reliever.

In that case... I would go with the Harris 6-9" along with a rear bag, if you're set on having a Bi-pod.

Otherwise, I'd suggest a shooting rest such as:
Cabela's: Caldwell Lead Sled Solo
But then again, thats just another thing you gotta drag to the range!
Either way you go, have fun... thats what its all about!

Chris

You know Chris I would love to have one of them Caldwell lead sled (I never know what they were called) that would be great to sight in for the first time but after that I would want to hold on to the gun myself.

Sort of keeping the human in the shooting. That way I can work on my holding, aiming and breathing and all.

But now that I know what they are called and that they are a heck of a lot cheaper than I ever thought they were I may now start saving up for one. Thanks for pointing that out.

Do you have an A2 style buttstock on your M&P 15 PC or a skeleton stock? I have the skeleton stock which I think denoted an older version of the rifle, and it's easily the weakest point of the rifle. It's too light to counterbalance the long heavy barrel, and it doesn't sit well in a rest. I might upgrade to a Magpul PRS stock at some point, but the rifle isn't exactly super accurate for what it is so maybe I'll just get rid of it one day. Or re-barrel it.

What about a bipod for M&P15 OR (if I may diverge slightly)? It has a small gas block with picatinny on top, but not at the bottom. What is the best alternative mounting point?

Shooting sticks???

Check this out http://www.montiegear.com/AR-Rest_Sh..._shooting.html