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Equipment & Gear => All Other Gear => Topic started by: Swannytheswan on July 18, 2012, 01:03:54 AM

Title: how do you keep your bipod from squeaking
Post by: Swannytheswan on July 18, 2012, 01:03:54 AM: every time I use a bipod on my gun it squeak with every step and just seem loud in general what do ya'll use to quiet them down or is there a bipod that is quiet?
Title: Re: how do you keep your bipod from squeaking
Post by: wraithen on July 18, 2012, 01:09:58 AM: I have a cheapo winchester one and it doesn't squeak. I'd guess some oil would help. Sounds like you may also have a model that allows the gun the pivot.
Title: Re: how do you keep your bipod from squeaking
Post by: huntnnw on July 18, 2012, 05:04:27 AM: never had an issue with any harris ones
Title: Re: how do you keep your bipod from squeaking
Post by: ICEMAN on July 18, 2012, 06:48:49 AM: I have used a Q-tip to apply a tiny dab of vaseline to squeaky pivot points. Worked for me.
Title: Re: how do you keep your bipod from squeaking
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on July 18, 2012, 10:36:03 AM: when my bipod was new I got some "creaking" from the pivot springs. Must have worn in, because it doesn't make noise now. Try some spray lube. Might help.
Title: Re: how do you keep your bipod from squeaking
Post by: YoteSlayer61 on January 13, 2014, 12:43:49 PM: Soak it in water
Title: Re: how do you keep your bipod from squeaking
Post by: jasnt on January 13, 2014, 07:26:21 PM: Quote from: ICEMAN on July 18, 2012, 06:48:49 AM
I have used a Q-tip to apply a tiny dab of vaseline to squeaky pivot points. Worked for me.
Yup me too its quick cheap and works.
Title: Re: how do you keep your bipod from squeaking
Post by: wadu1 on January 13, 2014, 07:30:50 PM: PAM works well for this and lubing cases :chuckle: