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Posted: 12/10/2008 5:24:30 PM EDT
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what is the differences betwnne free float and non-float hand guard.
which handguard is good? thank you very much. |
| A free float handguard floats over the barrel. It does not come in contact with the barrel. A standard handguard attaches to the upper by a delta ring near the upper receiver and an endcap near the front sight base. The advantage of using a standard hardguard is that they are easily replaced and relatively inexpensive. The disadvantage is that it comes in contact with the barrel, which can affect accuracy. The advantage of a free floated handguard is that it is not attached to the barrel, which increases accuracy. The disadvantage is that they are difficult to replace with the barrel already attached to the upper receiver and are more costly. I hope that helps. |
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And a free float system CAN improve accuracy...you wont be able to tell unless you do a LOT of shooting. The improvements are slight.
The other/main reason a lot of people use freefloated HGs is because it usually requires removal of the delta ring and attaches right on to the barrel extension, thus eliminating the gap that is between the HGs and upper. It gives the rifle a solid uninterupted upper rail otherwise known as 'monolithic' Here is my rifle with FF HGs. Notice how the rail is constant along the top? That is so you can mount optics along the entire lenth of the upper and not have to worry about the zero of the optic shifting. 
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And a free float system CAN improve accuracy...you wont be able to tell unless you do a LOT of shooting. The improvements are slight. The other/main reason a lot of people use freefloated HGs is because it usually requires removal of the delta ring and attaches right on to the barrel extension, thus eliminating the gap that is between the HGs and upper. It gives the rifle a solid uninterupted upper rail otherwise known as 'monolithic' Here is my rifle with FF HGs. Notice how the rail is constant along the top? That is so you can mount optics along the entire lenth of the upper and not have to worry about the zero of the optic shifting. http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/2786/dsc00274my8.jpg Thats a nice looking rifle. What brand of HG are you sporting? On a side note, I have that same microwave and stove... |
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And a free float system CAN improve accuracy...you wont be able to tell unless you do a LOT of shooting. The improvements are slight. The other/main reason a lot of people use freefloated HGs is because it usually requires removal of the delta ring and attaches right on to the barrel extension, thus eliminating the gap that is between the HGs and upper. It gives the rifle a solid uninterupted upper rail otherwise known as 'monolithic' Here is my rifle with FF HGs. Notice how the rail is constant along the top? That is so you can mount optics along the entire lenth of the upper and not have to worry about the zero of the optic shifting. http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/2786/dsc00274my8.jpg Thats a nice looking rifle. What brand of HG are you sporting? On a side note, I have that same microwave and stove... Looks like Troy. http://www.militarymorons.com/weapons/ar.uppers.html On a side side note, I have that same stove... |
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