How to Mount a Monopod on a Buttstock Rail
If your buttstock or chassis has a rear Picatinny rail, you mount an Accu-Shot Precision Rail Monopod (PRM) by clamping it to that rail, the same simple idea as a bipod on a front rail. The BT13-QK PRM uses a quick knob so you can dial rear elevation by hand on the fly. This guide shows how to mount it, set your height, and use it with a bipod for a full front-and-rear platform. Every Accu-Shot monopod is American-made and backed by a lifetime warranty.
What you need
A rear rail and the rail-mount monopod are all it takes. Many precision chassis and adjustable stocks include a rear Picatinny rail for exactly this.
A rear Picatinny rail on your buttstock or chassis.
An Accu-Shot Precision Rail Monopod, such as the BT13-QK with the quick knob.
The hex wrench that fits the clamp screw.
Step by step
Mounting takes a couple of minutes. Position the monopod so it meets the ground in your natural shooting position.
Open the monopod’s rail clamp and set it on the rear Picatinny rail.
Position it so the monopod foot reaches the ground or bag when you are behind the rifle in your shooting position.
Tighten the clamp until the monopod is locked to the rail.
Use the quick knob to dial rear elevation up or down to hold your point of aim.
Setting your height and using it with a bipod
The monopod’s job is fine elevation control at the rear. With the bipod set up front, drop into position and use the monopod’s quick knob to bring the reticle exactly onto target, then leave it; it holds. That removes the rear bag squeeze and gives you a repeatable elevation reference. Pick a PRM height range that lets the monopod meet the ground within its travel when your bipod is deployed at your usual height.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I mount a monopod on a Picatinny rail?
Clamp an Accu-Shot Precision Rail Monopod, such as the BT13-QK, onto the rear Picatinny rail of your buttstock or chassis, position it so the foot reaches the ground in your shooting position, and tighten. Use the quick knob to dial elevation.
What is a precision rail monopod?
A Precision Rail Monopod (PRM) is an Accu-Shot rear monopod that clamps to a buttstock or chassis Picatinny rail. The BT13-QK adds a quick knob so you can adjust rear elevation by hand to hold your point of aim.
Does my rifle have a rear rail for a monopod?
Many precision chassis and adjustable stocks include a rear Picatinny rail. Check the bottom rear of your buttstock or chassis. If there is no rail, use a sling-stud monopod or an AI-fit monopod instead.
What does the quick knob do?
The QK quick knob lets you raise or lower the monopod by hand, with no tools, so you can dial rear elevation onto target quickly and hold it through the shot. It is the fast way to fine-tune elevation behind the rifle.
What height rail monopod do I need?
Choose a height range that lets the monopod foot meet the ground or a rear bag within its travel when your bipod is deployed at your usual height. The sizing guide helps you match monopod height to your setup and position.
Can I use a rail monopod with any bipod?
Yes. The rear monopod works independently of the front bipod, so you can pair an Accu-Shot rail monopod with any Atlas bipod for a stable front-and-rear platform. Mount the bipod up front and the monopod at the rear rail.
Get your rail monopod
Have a rear rail? Shop the Precision Rail Monopod, read the sizing guide to pick your height, or pair it with an Atlas bipod. Different rear interface, see the monopod mounting hub for the sling-stud and AI paths.