How to Mount an Accu-Shot Monopod
An Accu-Shot monopod mounts to the rear of your rifle one of three ways: a rail mount for buttstocks with a rail, a sling-stud mount for traditional stocks, or an Accuracy International fit for AI and Sako chassis. Because a monopod supports the rear of the rifle, it mounts at the buttstock, not the front handguard, which is the key thing to understand before you choose. This hub explains the three interfaces and links to a step-by-step guide for each. Every Accu-Shot monopod is American-made and backed by a lifetime warranty.
Choose Your Rear Interface
A monopod mounts at the buttstock. Match your rear interface and follow the matching guide.
A monopod mounts at the rear, not the handguard
This is the one thing that trips people up. A bipod supports the front of the rifle and mounts to the forend or handguard (Picatinny, M-LOK, or a sling-stud adapter). A monopod supports the rear and mounts at the buttstock. So if you searched for an M-LOK monopod, what you almost certainly want is either a rear monopod that fits your buttstock or an M-LOK bipod for the front. Decide which end of the rifle you are supporting first, then pick the matching mount below.
The three monopod mounting interfaces
Match the monopod to how your buttstock or chassis is built. Each links to a full step-by-step guide.
Why pair a monopod with your bipod
A monopod completes the platform a bipod starts. The bipod stabilizes the front; the monopod supports the rear so you can dial and hold elevation on target without squeezing a rear bag. Together they give you a stable front-and-rear rest that returns to the same place every shot. Mount your bipod up front using the bipod mounting guides, and your Accu-Shot monopod at the rear using the spoke that matches your stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I mount a rifle monopod?
An Accu-Shot monopod mounts at the rear of the rifle one of three ways: a rail mount for buttstocks with a rear rail, a sling-stud mount for traditional stocks, or an Accuracy International fit for AI and Sako chassis. Choose the mount that matches your stock.
Can I mount a monopod on M-LOK?
A monopod supports the rear of the rifle, so it mounts at the buttstock, not on the front M-LOK handguard. If you searched for an M-LOK monopod, you likely want a rear monopod that fits your buttstock, or an M-LOK bipod for the front.
Where does a monopod mount on a rifle?
At the rear, on the buttstock or the rear of the chassis. It supports the back of the rifle for elevation control, which is why it mounts opposite a bipod. Use a rail, sling-stud, or AI mount depending on your stock.
Do I need a bipod and a monopod?
For the steadiest precision setup, yes: the bipod stabilizes the front and the monopod controls rear elevation. Together they form a front-and-rear platform. For casual shooting a rear bag may be enough, but the monopod is more repeatable.
Which monopod mount do I have?
Look at the rear of your stock. A rear Picatinny rail takes the PRM rail monopod, a rear sling stud takes the sling-stud monopod, and an AI or Sako chassis takes the ASAI model. Match the interface to choose the right monopod.
Are Accu-Shot monopods made in the USA?
Yes. Accu-Shot monopods are machined and assembled in the USA by B&T Industries, which introduced the rear-support monopod in 2000, and they carry a lifetime warranty.
Choose your monopod mount
Know your rear interface? Follow the guide for a rail mount, a sling-stud mount, or an Accuracy International mount, then shop the matching Accu-Shot monopod. Setting up the front too, see the bipod mounting guides.