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6/21/2005 9:54:22 AM EDT
I am not really familiar at all with rail systems, I am JUST starting to really try to learn all about the AR15. My question is, an a lot of rail systems components I see relatively large holes that are machined into the system, and I am curious what they are for.

Here is a good example of what I mean:
http://yankeehill.bizland.com/store/media/YHM-639K.jpg

I am wondering purpose the three holes milled right through the dovetailing are for.
6/21/2005 10:13:42 AM EDT
[#1]
Weight reduction. In the case of tubes, weight and heat reduction.
6/21/2005 10:48:36 AM EDT
[#2]

You will also see some with a groove cot down the middle of the rails to reduce weight. FWIW
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