What is this on an old Remington 700?

[06 SB]

Is it a DIY bipod from the 1960s? It is on a 222 Remington ADL and I think it might be a first generation ADL stock. I have never seen anything like it.

 

[TaperPin]

That’s a cool gun. I had the same stock on a 243 - I’ll always remember that aluminum butt plate.

I’ve never seen a bipod like that, but it looks well thought out for a DIY.

 

[WoodlandCritter]

I also don't know, following to get an answer. If its not a bipod, it almost looks like it could be a way to apply tension to the barrel? I kind of doubt it though

 

[BBob]

I wonder if it’s someone’s old walk around woodchuck gun for hunting the fields back east. Stab the legs in the ground and shoot. They look long enough for shooting sitting.

 

[wyosteve]

I'd say it's a bipod. From the finish, I'd guess it was offered commercially back then. Never saw one like it though. Cool find.