Bipod location

[Sgt.K]

I picked up a bipod for AR build that will be a hunting piece. I want to mount the pod as forward as possible. Do I need to worry about the legs getting folded forward and being in range of the muzzle device if I were to shoot with it folded?

The last bipod I used was at Fort Leonard Wood in 1986, and we didn't carry those around.

Not looking for purchase input, just mounting. Thanks.

[R L Suehr]

I picked up a bipod for AR build that will be a hunting piece. I want to mount the pod as forward as possible. Do I need to worry about the legs getting folded forward and being in range of the muzzle device if I were to shoot with it folded?

The last bipod I used was at Fort Leonard Wood in 1986, and we didn't carry those around.

Not looking for purchase input, just mounting. Thanks.

I've never had a problem with the one I have that has a bipod. The legs do stick out past the muzzle when folded, but other than some powder residue, it's never been an issue. Probably makes a difference what muzzle device your running though to be certain.

[jthrelf]

Can't see that being an issue. The bullet would be on its way downrange before any sort of reverberation from the bipod would affect trajectory.

[Bang]

If the muzzle device has baffles directing the gasses laterally, a couple of rounds should answer the question.