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Posted: 7/26/2013 11:27:11 AM EDT
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I've just slapped together my first AR. As i assume many of us feel, it's not even close to being done though it is fire-able(My wife thinks ive lost my mind). Anyway, I have a Troy Alpha 11' rail and have an idea that I'm going to try implement but was wondering if I could get some feedback from people who have significant experience with these rails.
How much space is there between the inside rail wall and the gas block/barrel at it's narrowest regions? |
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I've just slapped together my first AR. As i assume many of us feel, it's not even close to being done though it is fire-able(My wife thinks ive lost my mind). Anyway, I have a Troy Alpha 11' rail and have an idea that I'm going to try implement but was wondering if I could get some feedback from people who have significant experience with these rails. How much space is there between the inside rail wall and the gas block/barrel at it's narrowest regions? It totally depends on the dimensions of the gas block you have. With the YHM clamp-on style block, there is approximately 0.21" clearance at the sides, and 0.010" at the bottom; with the Midwest Industries block, there is 0.20" at the sides, and 0.050" at the bottom. With either, clearance at the bottom will not permit a rail section to be used under the block. What's the idea you're considering? mully |
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It totally depends on the dimensions of the gas block you have. With the YHM clamp-on style block, there is approximately 0.21" clearance at the sides, and 0.010" at the bottom; with the Midwest Industries block, there is 0.20" at the sides, and 0.050" at the bottom. With either, clearance at the bottom will not permit a rail section to be used under the block. What's the idea you're considering? mully Quoted:
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I've just slapped together my first AR. As i assume many of us feel, it's not even close to being done though it is fire-able(My wife thinks ive lost my mind). Anyway, I have a Troy Alpha 11' rail and have an idea that I'm going to try implement but was wondering if I could get some feedback from people who have significant experience with these rails. How much space is there between the inside rail wall and the gas block/barrel at it's narrowest regions? It totally depends on the dimensions of the gas block you have. With the YHM clamp-on style block, there is approximately 0.21" clearance at the sides, and 0.010" at the bottom; with the Midwest Industries block, there is 0.20" at the sides, and 0.050" at the bottom. With either, clearance at the bottom will not permit a rail section to be used under the block. What's the idea you're considering? mully That rail's a nice piece.......got some pics of what you're doing? Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm throwing around the idea of weaving/wrapping the rail in FDE/Black Paracord instead of the typical squid grip. Ever seen it done? |
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tried it with 550 on a vtac/alpha, looked good, felt good (little more bulk but still very thin). I only did about 1/4 of a 13" cause it was taking forever(and I was too lazy to go to garage to get allen wrenches to take the damn thing off). I ended up taking it off to install iwc flush cups anyway.
if you do it, do yourself a favor and take the tube off to thread it through. |
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tried it with 550 on a vtac/alpha, looked good, felt good (little more bulk but still very thin). I only did about 1/4 of a 13" cause it was taking forever(and I was too lazy to go to garage to get allen wrenches to take the damn thing off). I ended up taking it off to install iwc flush cups anyway. if you do it, do yourself a favor and take the tube off to thread it through. Do you have any pictures? |
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I like the look of it, much better than the squib |
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I like the look as well. Wonder how close the cord comes to the barrel on the inside? I'd probably catch my rifle on fire and end up with a big gooey mess. |
| I got a place here in Raleigh that is willing to make a trade with me for my 11" alpha for a 13"; i would assume money on my side. Either way, i like how the paracord looks in that pick. Now im thinking about getting the seekins muzzle piece in black since the KX3 isnt going to work like I wanted it to. |
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