M2HB/M3 Sokolov Tripod Adapter Installation Pics

[1919_4_ME]

Heres a picture tutorial on how to install your new Sokolov .50cal Tripod Adapter.


First this you want to is get your Sokolov tripod out in an open space.Go ahead and pull the front bolt assembly out.

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Due to the high recoil of the M2 .50cal it is recommended that you use the (optional) wheel chocks with your Sokolov Tripod.

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Next you want to go ahead and pull the pins out of the link catcher basket side.Pull the basket completely off and set it aside for now.
Next you want to go ahead and install the adapter to the from part of your Sokolov adapter, then push the bolt all the way through the adapter.


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Then go ahead and install the nut on the otherside.
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Then you can intsall the rear tripod pin through the Sokolov's T&E shown here.

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Now you can go ahead and reinstall the Link catcher basket.

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[1919_4_ME]

Now you can check your adapter to make sure it moves freely on the Sokolov tripod.Also makes sure the front pintle bolt is tight and your T&E moves the adapter up and down.


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Next it is time to install the heavy part, your M2. :headbang:

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Slide the supplied bolt through the front pintle.Dont tighten yet until the reap pin is through.This will make it easier to slide through.

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Rear pin installation

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Next go ahead and tighten the front M2 pintle bolt (tight) and check to make sure all the quicks pins are in place.

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Now your ready to install your barrell, headspace etc

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Now your ready to feed your ammo through the feed chute.

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[1919_4_ME]

Now your ready to throw some lead downrange. :headbang:


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[dutigaf]

mine looks great an went right on the soko....

as expected had to tweak just a hair for the rear mount on my gun.

this is totally expected and changes from each gun.

great job Rich!! as soon as i get the soko painted to match will post some pix of it in action.

[1919_4_ME]

Duti,
Excellent glad to hear you got it dialed.Yea each gun is going to be slighly different (due to riveting) so they might need minor fitting adjustments here and there but glad to hear it went on fo ya.Definitley send some pics my way and I will add them into the gallery section. :beer:

[Slick]

Damn Rich! When ya gonna shoot your Sokolov in the same "sexy" (flat OD) paint your do with your mounts???

Wipe that bitch down w/91% alcohol and hit it! Here's mine->

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[1919_4_ME]

Hey Slick,
That looks pretty nice. :mrgreen: I kinda like the avocado green that Coles painted these in.Its actually super durable paint and scratch resistent.I see yours was painted the same orignally?Anyways yours looks super clean. :headbang:

[GUNRUNNER5150]

I dont know guys - that flat black adapter looks pretty F'in sweet, might just have to re-shoot my m2a4 and m2 pod.

the funny part is ace hardware thought i was a tagger with all the spray paint i buy - until they asked me "what are you doing with all this odd stuff you keep buying?" so i told them - u shoulda seen the mouths drop on all them chicks :raunchy: shake it baby :woohoo:

[Kali Komrade]

Just make sure you stroll around town in your BFS T-shirt too nothin' like shock value...

I like Slicks OD green spray job but the down fall to spray paint is that hot oil eats it right off...

[dutigaf]

guess i need to post you some pix of my adapter and soko painted all the same color......

left the adapter the color Rich uses and painted the soko to match it.

[Slick]

Hey Slick,
That looks pretty nice. :mrgreen: I kinda like the avocado green that Coles painted these in.Its actually super durable paint and scratch resistent.I see yours was painted the same orignally?Anyways yours looks super clean. :headbang:

Thanks - but I just left on the orginal "alkalyd" green paint intact and scuffed it with a scotch-brite. Then I over-shot it with the Krylon OD green camo paint - that perfectly match's everything else I have... :bounce: