The Caldwell Pic Rail Adapter Plate (156716) is a matte black machined aluminum swivel stud to Picatinny rail converter that allows rifle shooters to run a sling and a rail-mounted accessory such as a bipod simultaneously from a single fore-end sling swivel stud, with an adjustable vertical angle to align perfectly with the barrel regardless of stock profile.
Key Features
- Part Number: 156716
- UPC: 661120567165
- Type: Swivel stud to Picatinny rail adapter plate, 1-piece
- Color: Matte black
- Material: Machined aluminum with molded rubber pad
- Rail Type: 3-slot MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny
- Integrated Sling Stud: Yes, rear-facing sling swivel stud
- Mount Type: Standard sling swivel stud
- Length: 8.3 inches
- Height: 1.1 inches
- Width: 4.6 inches
- Weight: 3.2 oz
- Adjustment Hardware: Front and rear T20 tension screws for vertical angle adjustment
- Profile: Curved fore-end style for positive mating surface contact
- Compatible Firearm Type: Most sporting rifles with standard sling swivel studs
- Country of Manufacture: USA
Special Features
- The integrated rear-facing sling swivel stud built into the adapter preserves full sling functionality after installation, allowing the shooter to run a shoulder sling and a Picatinny-mounted bipod, light, or laser from the same single swivel stud location without choosing one over the other
- The front and rear T20 adjustment screws allow the user to independently change the vertical angle of the rail section, dialing the adapter to align with the barrel axis rather than simply following the contour of the stock fore-end, a critical detail that ensures a bipod deploys level and square regardless of the rifle's stock geometry
- The curved fore-end style underside profile conforms to the rounded surface of most standard sporter and hunting rifle fore-ends, creating a full-contact mating surface that eliminates rocking, tilting, or point-contact pressure that can cause a flat adapter to shift under load
- The molded rubber pad between the adapter body and the rifle fore-end protects the stock finish from scratching and adds friction to prevent lateral movement during use
Practical Benefits
- The Caldwell Pic Rail Adapter Plate (156716) is the practical solution for any hunter or precision rifle shooter who needs a bipod on their sling-equipped rifle without giving up the sling, eliminating the need to remove the sling entirely or carry a separate bipod mount
- The adjustable barrel-alignment feature directly benefits accuracy-focused shooters such as long-range hunters and bench rest shooters, where a canted bipod introduces a subtle but real error that compounds at distance
- Installation requires only the existing sling swivel stud on the rifle and the included hardware, making this a no-gunsmithing upgrade that fits most hunting and sporting bolt-action rifles right out of the package
- At 3.2 oz, the adapter adds minimal weight to the rifle while expanding its practical accessory capability significantly, making it a smart addition for hunters who carry their rifle all day and need a stable shooting position when the moment arrives
The Caldwell Pic Rail Adapter Plate (156716) is a smart addition for hunters, long-range shooters, and any rifle owner who wants to run a sling and a rail-mounted bipod or accessory simultaneously from a single swivel stud without modification to the rifle.
| MANUFACTURER | CALDWELL |