Just ordered a M&P15T Centerfire Rifle

[CBStuard]

In the last month or two I started looking at bipods. Then I decided I didn't want any more stuff on my rifle. I had a zipper top tool bag that is about 9 long by 4 wide and 8 high. I filled it up w/ pieces of plywood cut to dimension. It has two carry straps and it's a light weight even filled w/ plywood. It's a great rifle rest at the range, cost near zero, and is easier to carry around than the Caldwell adjustable model I was looking at.

 

[sherwood49]

Sure wish I could buy one of those rifles here in Maryland.

 

[Tinhack]

Just curious but am I the only one that thinks a scope and bipod on a HD weapon is useless?

"...daily carry while out riding. I hit the range often..."

I assume you're talking about horseback. Whether you're carrying in a scabbard or slung on your back, any game or animal threat will be long gone by the time you get all that rattling hardware up to your face to shoot. And as far as a HD rifle, you won't be able to acquire a close-quarter target quick enough unless your home is the size of a football field.

For compound duty as you require, I suggest a quality dot sight instead of a scope. Or buy two rifles.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Beyond using a bipod....

A simple vertical grip and using the bottom of your grip hand to rest against whatever the support surface is can be a quick and effective method to provide decent stability in variety of different situations. Adjust hand grip for height.

 

[revngr78]

I'm just going to go with a Vortex Strike Eagle® 30mm AR Riflescope

Along with a Utg Tactical Op Bipod Swat/Combat

and a Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount 1

 

[revngr78]

i have a Mossberg Flex 500 Tactical Shotgun with Sightmark Ultra Shot QD Reflex Sight for "Home defense". The mp15t is when i am hunting varmint via hiking, 4-wheeling, or horse back on the acreage.

Just curious but am I the only one that thinks a scope and bipod on a HD weapon is useless?


I assume you're talking about horseback. Whether you're carrying in a scabbard or slung on your back, any game or animal threat will be long gone by the time you get all that rattling hardware up to your face to shoot. And as far as a HD rifle, you won't be able to acquire a close-quarter target quick enough unless your home is the size of a football field.

For compound duty as you require, I suggest a quality dot sight instead of a scope. Or buy two rifles.

 

[revngr78]

Via my neck damage i dont have the hand strength for a foregrip. rifle would shake to much for it to be useful.

Beyond using a bipod....

A simple vertical grip and using the bottom of your grip hand to rest against whatever the support surface is can be a quick and effective method to provide decent stability in variety of different situations. Adjust hand grip for height.

 

[revngr78]

This is what it has become. This is setup the way it is cause I have carpal tunnel in my left wrist. I also have the new S&W RM-10 tactical flashlight mounded on it.

 

[Westie1]

Nice setup. Looks so much better than having the thorsden stock. Wife has had the carpal surgery, so I've got a good idea of what you are going through

 

[Kodiakco]

I'm just going to go with a Vortex Strike Eagle® 30mm AR Riflescope

If you can wait a bit Vortex is coming out with a 1-8x Strike Eagle in the $450 street price range.

NEW: Vortex Announces 1-8 Strike Eagle Scope - The Firearm BlogThe Firearm Blog
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[revngr78]

I'm just running a Trinity force scope at the moment but down the road I'll upgrade when I get finances in check.

If you can wait a bit Vortex is coming out with a 1-8x Strike Eagle in the $450 street price range.

NEW: Vortex Announces 1-8 Strike Eagle Scope - The Firearm BlogThe Firearm Blog
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[Whitwabit]

You might find it more comfortable if you moved the hand grip back to about 1/2 way on the rail ..

My wife says its more comfortable for her there then extend to the end .. must be the angle of the wrist .. She has had the carpal tunnel operation on the left one .. she has a medium frame 5'7 .. 138 pounds so may have shorter arms ..

 

[revngr78]

I'M 6'3" and 270 lbs.

You might find it more comfortable if you moved the hand grip back to about 1/2 way on the rail ..

My wife says its more comfortable for her there then extend to the end .. must be the angle of the wrist .. She has had the carpal tunnel operation on the left one .. she has a medium frame 5'7 .. 138 pounds so may have shorter arms ..

 

[fyimo]

Looks like you came up with a great solution for your AR and as you said you can make changes as finances allow.