Installing a threaded sleeve in my rifle stock

[DidIDraw]

I'd like to install a small threaded sleeve in my rifle stock so I can attach a tripod foot when I'm backpack hunting (I already have the tripod along but can save the weight of my normal bipod).

Anyone have any advice on where I can find the part for this and/or what I should consider when installing?

Thanks!

 

[Cahunter805]

Wood stock? Plastic? Fiberglass?
How does the tripod foot attach? Can you use a pic rail?

 

[DidIDraw]

Thanks for your reply.

It is a fiberglass stock (Weatherby Ultralight).

The foot attaches with a 1/4" bolt. It only has a single bolt, I'm considering installing two sleeves on the stock and drill holes in the foot so recoil won't damage the stock.

 

[Cahunter805]

Lots of stocks use t nuts installed from the barrel channel side rather than inserts. You can install them and apply a little bedding compound along with the t nut to secure them in.
If using inserts I would definitely bed them in.

Here is what a t nut is.
https://www.amazon.com/Bolt-Dropper-Pronged-Climbing-Cabinetry/dp/B01MSVU3WF

 

[DidIDraw]

Thanks!

 

[buckhorn]

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If you're looking for a way to rest you're gun for shooting off your tripod you could do something like this.
I made this little cradle out of light weight diamond plate aluminum and tapped it for the quarter 20 thread for a quick release clip. Put a little foam cushion in there with gorilla glue and it works great I carry it in my backpack and if I go on a stalk I mount it on my tripod in case I need it for a shot.