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11/10/2011 10:14:48 PM EDT
who makes the best
who makes the worst
whos are over priced
and whos got the bang for the buck

another question what makes one better then another

11/10/2011 11:54:52 PM EDT
[#1]
What are you looking for exactly?  Quad rail or rounded rail with multiple rail mount options?

One that uses factory barrel nut?  One that requires more tools to mount (ie proprietary nut)?

ect....

I am a fan or the Troy TRX Extreme rails myself.  best bang for the buck IMO is the DD lite rails that mount to the factory barrel nut.

What makes them better is the quality of materials used, weight, trueness of the rail spacing, and fit and finish.
11/11/2011 1:07:26 AM EDT
[#2]
thank you thats exactly what i want looking for

i want a 10 inch ff rail so i can put a bi pod on when i am bench shooting or what not and if in the future if i want back up sites

i am fine with going the more tool route i have a great gun smith

right now i have a non-ff utg i hear there not to good...

how do you feel about midwest industries free float rails?

also its to cover up my low pro gass block and the silver ring left from the front site
11/11/2011 1:31:46 AM EDT
[#3]
Quoted:
thank you thats exactly what i want looking for

i want a 10 inch ff rail so i can put a bi pod on when i am bench shooting or what not and if in the future if i want back up sites

i am fine with going the more tool route i have a great gun smith

right now i have a non-ff utg i hear there not to good...

how do you feel about midwest industries free float rails?

also its to cover up my low pro gass block and the silver ring left from the front site


UTG rails are inexpensive and heavy but still good rails. Like anything rails are higher priced to get higher quality and design. I would not suggest a Danial Defence or SWS rail for a rifle unless you want a showpiece or are going into battle but they are nice. There are many well designed rails out now that are not to expensive.
11/11/2011 4:58:35 AM EDT
[#4]
Larue or Daniel Defense. Midwest is a good steady lower priced rail
11/11/2011 5:12:50 AM EDT
[#5]
I have a lightweight Yankee Hill Machine that has done good for me.
11/11/2011 6:13:14 AM EDT
[#6]
Troy TRX standards come up on the EE all the time.

FWIW, I would buy a MI before a YHM - just opinion based
11/11/2011 6:34:43 AM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
Troy TRX standards come up on the EE all the time.

FWIW, I would buy a MI before a YHM - just opinion based


Agreed, but really try to get a Troy
11/11/2011 6:38:58 AM EDT
[#8]
Quoted:
who makes the best LaRue, Daniel Defense, KAC, SWS
who makes the worst UTG
whos are over priced KAC
and whos got the bang for the buck YHM, MI

another question what makes one better then another materials, weight, attachment method, customer service, spec of rails



I know its not exactly what you asked for, but don't rule out the modular tubes like Apex CNC, Troy, PRI, DD, JP/VTAC.  I used to have quad rails, now I use Apex CNC tubes with just a rail section for a bipod and light.  The only rifle with a quad rail is my little carbine that uses a Daniel Defense two-piece non-freefloat rail and that is because it is actually lighter than the standard CAR handguards while still giving me the option of a light/VFG.
11/11/2011 6:43:43 AM EDT
[#9]
Topic Moved
11/11/2011 6:44:26 AM EDT
[#10]
I can only comment on the YHM lightweight weight and Daniel Defense lite, because they are the only two I own.

The Daniel Defense is better in every measurable way except price.


The YHM is heavy and the size of the rails is slightly out of spec, just enough to require some accessories to be forced on.
11/11/2011 10:44:45 AM EDT
[#11]
ill be going troy or DD

thanks alot guys
11/11/2011 1:42:15 PM EDT
[#12]
A centurian arms rail from Rainier is definately worth a look. Price is average, quality is high.
11/13/2011 9:14:41 AM EDT
[#13]
Daniel Defense or LaRue for a battle rifle. I like DD for the continuous top rail.
Midwest Industries for a good, mid priced rail system.
The new UTG Pro Free Floats are not like anything they have produced before. Decent for the range or HD and inexpensive.
Dave N
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