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Plenty of hunting and bolt-action rifles come with sling studs and nothing else up front, which leaves you choosing between a sling or a bipod. The Caldwell Pic Rail Adapter Plate settles that argument by mounting to your forward sling stud and giving you a short 3-slot Picatinny rail to work with, plus a rear-facing swivel stud so your sling stays right where you want it. That means a bipod, a hunting light, or a forward grip up front, and a shoulder sling out back, all at the same time.
The body is machined from aluminum with a matte black anodized finish, so it stays light and holds up to weather and field abuse without adding noticeable weight to the front of your rifle. A molded rubber pad sits between the plate and your forend, which does two things: it protects the finish on your stock and it grips enough to keep the whole thing from wobbling or working loose after a few range sessions. The curved profile is shaped to mate up nicely against a rounded forend, giving your bipod a stable base to push against.
One detail worth calling out is the adjustable front and rear T20 screws. By changing the tension on each one, you can tilt the vertical angle of the rail so it lines up with the barrel instead of the stock. That's especially handy if you're mounting a light or laser and want it aimed where the bullet's actually going rather than wherever the stock happens to sit.
Installation is straightforward, and all the hardware you need comes in the box. It works best on rifles with rounder forends where the contact pad has plenty to grab, so keep that in mind if your stock runs flat underneath. For anyone wanting to add rail-mounted gear to a rifle that never came with a rail, this is a clean, budget-friendly way to get there.
It mounts using your rifle's existing forward sling swivel stud, so there's no drilling or gunsmithing required. The plate clamps down against the forend with a molded rubber pad in between, and all the hardware you need comes in the box. It's a simple install once you get the rubber interface seated correctly.
Yes, that's really the point of it. The adapter includes a rear-facing sling swivel stud, so you can attach your shoulder sling there while the front Picatinny rail handles your bipod, light, or other accessory. You get both at once without them fighting for the same mounting point.
The integrated 3-slot Picatinny rail accepts standard rail-mounted gear like Picatinny-style bipods, tactical or hunting lights, lasers, and forward grips. The adjustable T20 screws also let you tilt the rail angle to align a light or laser with the barrel. It's a versatile little rail for a rifle that never came with one.
It's designed for rifles with a standard sling stud, and it seats best on stocks with a rounder forend where the rubber pad has plenty of surface to grip. If your stock is flat underneath, the contact area is smaller, so take care not to overtighten the screws. Rounder bolt-action forends tend to give the most solid fit.
| UPC | 661120567165 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 156716 |
| Color | PICATINNY RAIL ADAPTER |
| Length | 8.30" |
| Model | |
| Mount Type | Sling Swivel |
| Product Type | Adapter |
| Shipping Weight | 0.225 |
| Style | 1-Piece Picatinny |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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