[blackfoot1]

Having the bi-pod so far forward is going to make your rifle crazy front end heavy (when shooting off hand). Would it not be simpler to fit it to one of the front sling studs, or did I miss something?
*Edit*
Great paint job by the way... One of the best I've seen on here.

 

[blackfoot1]

If you remove the clamp and all the other mounting bits on the bipod, you should be left with a square hole in the base plate. Unscrew the front sling stud, find a bolt that fits the threads in the stock and mount the bipod directly to the gun (you'll need a washer if you can't find a bolt with a head big enough to stop it falling through the base plate).

It's a lot harder to explain, than to actually do.

 

[blackfoot1]

That really is a great paint job, and you obviously have patience judging by the work you've put into that sling (a "how to" guide for the sling would be a usefull addition to the forum).
Good luck with the target practice, post up some pics of your groupings if/when you get it shooting sweet.

 

[blackfoot1]

Sorry to hear your first outing went so badly...
It does look awesome though