My new Savage 64F in .22 LR came with a free float synthetic stock, And it has no sling swivels, Or even holes to put them. I only want a front swivel so I can mount a bipod, I don't need a sling on it. Can I take it to a gunsmith and have them do it? Or is it easy enough I could do myself? Are there other options for mounting a bipod, Could they possible mount a weaver rail on it instead? I don't want to ruin a stock, Since its hard to find aftermarket Savage Arms stuff. Thanks for any help.

I would think it could be a do it yourself job. Of course, you(or the gunsmith) will have to drill a hole for the sling swivel.

If that gives you the Heebie Jeebies, then possibly one form or other of barrel mounted bipod might be your best bet. Several varietys exist. Some are clamped around the barrel and held with screws. Others, like the GI issue one just temporarily clamp on with spring pressure.

I have a clamp on, But I would think it defeats the purpouse of a free-floated barrel. I keep that one on the AR.

i am not sure about your model 64f, but my .17 came the same way. i did not know it, but there is a certain place in the forearm that is molded/milled/whatever to mount a swivel for a bipod. you need to hit that sweet spot so the stud "holds", if that makes sense. if you want to do it yourself then just yank the barrel and action out and look at the stock and you will see the sweet spot right away. drill into that and you will be fine. drill elsewhere and the stud will likely wiggle too much to be worth anything.

This post has been edited by hsracer201: November 23rd 2008 8:04 PM

Apparently the Walnut stock on my .30-06 had this sweet spot. :(

Should be able to screw in a self tapping / threading swivel and mount your bipod. The synthetic is tougher and should not split easy like wood will.