What Free float handguard and gas block are you using?
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scottmilk9
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I use one that is light weight one designed by us, it uses a timing ring and ours is threaded on the bottom to take a bipod adapter. I can post a pic tomorrow.
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jlindholm70
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I put a Yankee Hill Diamond quad rail on mine and my boys carbine. His has the regular A-Frame front sight and I have the Yankee Hill folding front sight. No problems with either rig.
I also had the Hogue FF overmolded tube with a standard gas block, no rail on a 20" 204 upper, didn't have any problems with it either.
You'll have to give a better explanation than "not fitting right".
I also had the Hogue FF overmolded tube with a standard gas block, no rail on a 20" 204 upper, didn't have any problems with it either.
You'll have to give a better explanation than "not fitting right".
Evil_Lurker
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I like the DPMS ribbed float tube, since it doesn't velcro onto your gloves like the knurled one. Easier to keep clean, too.
DPMS ribbed tube
Single-rail gas block so I can mount my BUIS.
YHM gas block
Just make sure you get the right diameter to match your barrel.
DPMS ribbed tube
Single-rail gas block so I can mount my BUIS.
YHM gas block
Just make sure you get the right diameter to match your barrel.
Hogue free float tube and YHM single rail on my CAR15.
I like Hogue stuff in general and currently trying to find a reason to purchase an overmolded stock w/full length aluminum bedding block for a 700 Sporter in 30-06 that I am too old and wimpy to shoot much anymore..naw, I'd have to re-barrel but still like their stuff.
I like Hogue stuff in general and currently trying to find a reason to purchase an overmolded stock w/full length aluminum bedding block for a 700 Sporter in 30-06 that I am too old and wimpy to shoot much anymore..naw, I'd have to re-barrel but still like their stuff.
Jack Roberts
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"install ring, gas mount"????????
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Evil_Lurker
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Quote:...and the install ring won't line up with the gas mount in the upper.
Post a pic of what you're having problems making work.
Post a pic of what you're having problems making work.
jlindholm70
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Originally Posted By: DustHe bought a free float on ebay, and the install ring won't line up with the gas mount in the upper.
Again, I'm guessing. I think you mean the barrel nut and gas block/gas tube.
Minimum torque specs are 35 ft/lbs minimum for the barrel nut, and around 70 ft/lbs max. If it's not a steel barrel nut, try to stay around the 35-50 ft/lbs range. An aluminum barrel nut may fail at the higher torque ranges. You will most likely need a receiver block and a bench vise, a good armorers tool, maybe a sturdy strap wrench, and a good bit of elbow grease. Tighten to fit, not loosen. You may have to tighten and loosen multiple times to get it to fit correctly.
Pics help.
Again, I'm guessing. I think you mean the barrel nut and gas block/gas tube.
Minimum torque specs are 35 ft/lbs minimum for the barrel nut, and around 70 ft/lbs max. If it's not a steel barrel nut, try to stay around the 35-50 ft/lbs range. An aluminum barrel nut may fail at the higher torque ranges. You will most likely need a receiver block and a bench vise, a good armorers tool, maybe a sturdy strap wrench, and a good bit of elbow grease. Tighten to fit, not loosen. You may have to tighten and loosen multiple times to get it to fit correctly.
Pics help.
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