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Gentlemen, I am looking for suggestions on how to make the feet on my rifle bipod non skid. Durability is a must. Right now, the feet are smooth and slippery. I would like to have them dig in a bit vs sliding on the shooting bench or any other surface. I don't want to have them having a spike. I was thinking of finding some type of rubber material and use some sort of adhesive for the project. I am having a hard time finding any rubber material. Any other suggestions? Thanks, Mike  | ||
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Nonskid stair tape? If you don’t want something as aggressive and abrasive as that, there are various types of thin rubbery shelf and drawer liner that would increase friction. I have found the various Shoe Goo adhesives to be useful for attaching that material to surfaces, even fabric. ► 6.4/93.6 ___________ “We are Americans …. Together we have resisted the trap of appeasement, cynicism, and isolation that gives temptation to tyrants.” — George H. W. Bush | |||
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Sigfreund, I use that for some of my pistol grips. It does not hold up very well.
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A few dips in PlastiDip from Home Depot, Lowe's, WalMart? _________________________________________________ "Once abolish the God, and the Government becomes the God." --- G.K. Chesterton | |||
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Thanks Mark, I will give it a look. I just found this. It may work, but it is spendy. I only need a couple of square inches. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ru...06-W100-15/301919677
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Dog boots, slip them on and Velcro around the bipod leg. https://www.chewy.com/frisco-a...zmrSRJxoCaYAQAvD_BwE ______________________________ “I'd like to know why well-educated idiots keep apologizing for lazy and complaining people who think the world owes them a living.” ― John Wayne | |||
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I think the problem is getting and keeping anything to stick on the bottom. I like the Plasti- Dip idea (a few coats). | |||
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$33.00! Yikes! I think that they would have too big a footprint. Pun intended.
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I agree. I think Mark nailed it. I just watched a few youtube videos on the plastidip. I am intrigued.
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Posted more for the concept, I am sure there are many options for size, color and price in the category. Would be a simple non permanent solution. Plus they come is sets of 4 so you could split the cost with a buddy  ______________________________ “I'd like to know why well-educated idiots keep apologizing for lazy and complaining people who think the world owes them a living.” ― John Wayne | |||
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Jim, I like the material of the boots. I would like to find it in a small quantity.
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Mike will these Accuracy International rubber bipod feet fit? I have them on my Gibbs M8500 (Parker Hale) bipod.  Certifiable member of the gun toting, septuagenarian, bucket list workin', crazed retiree, bald is beautiful club! USN (RET), COTEP #192 | |||
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Kind of similar to the Plasti-Dip idea, you can buy two-part silicone rubber or urethane rubber mixes. You could make little molds (could probably be as simple as small plastic cups or a folded up piece of aluminum foil that you coat with vaseline), stick the bipod feet in the molds, and then pour the mixes silicone/urethane rubber in. Wait a bit and your bipod feet will be encased in a block of rubber. I haven't done it personally, but I've seen it done and it's pretty easy. Smooth-On has a good reputation for their silicone and urethane rubber products. Urethane would probably be more durable. If you didn't want to go all the way to casting your bipod feet in blocks of rubber, Smooth-On also makes brush-on urethane resin products intended for coating stuff. | |||
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Bald, I am not sure. I would have to see them. I wish mine were rubber from the get go.
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Excellent idea!
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Gentlemen, thanks for all of the great ideas. I am going to try the plastidip route first. If it turns out that it is not durable, I will move on. | |||
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I happened upon a local hardware store today. Lo and behold what I found. https://www.grainger.com/produ...ECS&cm_vc=IDPPLARECS Exactly what the doctor ordered! I just need to find the best rubber cement. Thanks for your help guys. | |||
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I was going to suggest skateboard tape maybe? Train how you intend to Fight Remember - Training is not sparring. Sparring is not fighting. Fighting is not combat. | |||
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We thought about that. I don’t think it would be durable enough.
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I'd say bike tire inner tube if you hadn't already gotten a solution. ---------------------------- Chuck Norris put the laughter in "manslaughter" Educating the youth of America, one declension at a time. | |||
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