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AR Build ? Free floating rail suggestions
« on: February 23, 2014, 07:59:51 PM »
Ok so I have decided on a 15" rail and a 18" barrel.

Any suggestions on rails. Right now I'm looking at the seeking precsion and rainier force  rail? 

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Re: AR Build ? Free floating rail suggestions
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2014, 07:57:04 AM »
What is the purpose of the rail?
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Re: AR Build ? Free floating rail suggestions
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2014, 08:01:51 AM »
The Fortis rail is very light and uses the factory barrel nut.


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Re: AR Build ? Free floating rail suggestions
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2014, 08:03:30 AM »
Noveske NSR

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Re: AR Build ? Free floating rail suggestions
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2014, 09:09:59 AM »
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Re: AR Build ? Free floating rail suggestions
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2014, 09:20:34 AM »
Seekins for the win.

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Re: AR Build ? Free floating rail suggestions
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2014, 09:20:54 AM »
The MidWest Industries Key-Mod is a great rail for the price. It also requires just a standard barrel nut.

K-Series.

https://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=1211

Gen2-SS

https://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=450

For quality, finish and function. I like the Noveske NSR.


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Re: AR Build ? Free floating rail suggestions
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2014, 09:26:00 AM »
Just to clarify, If you have An AR with a standard gas-impingement system, any free-float tube will work.  For light weight, I'd be looking at the PRI Carbon-fiber free floating tubes...  :twocents: 
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Re: AR Build ? Free floating rail suggestions
« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2014, 06:56:48 PM »
Thanks, I really like the seekins and fortis rails.  I plan on mounting a grip pod or bi pod to it, probably not any lights or any of that crap. Plan on killing coyotes with it, not zombies
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Re: AR Build ? Free floating rail suggestions
« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2014, 07:14:45 PM »
I have a keymod, and it helps me keep it clutter free  :chuckle:

lightweight too...

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Re: AR Build ? Free floating rail suggestions
« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2014, 08:15:53 PM »
3rd vote for the Fortis..
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Re: AR Build ? Free floating rail suggestions
« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2014, 08:28:09 PM »
Get a gen 2 Midwest rail. They are on sale on ebay threw a lot of vendors. I just picked one up for one of the current projects. Super light/looks great/ won't break the bank.

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Re: AR Build ? Free floating rail suggestions
« Reply #12 on: February 25, 2014, 08:33:19 PM »
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Found you a even better deal on one. Joe bob is the best online dealer I have ever dealt with I place orders with them a lot.

185.00 for the 15" plus free shipping and since it is over 100.00 order you get to add a free t shirt to your order.

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Midwest_Industries_SS_Series_Rail_Black_Gen_2_p/mi-ss-railblack-g2.htm
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Re: AR Build ? Free floating rail suggestions
« Reply #13 on: February 26, 2014, 09:33:55 AM »
Thanks, I really like the seekins and fortis rails.  I plan on mounting a grip pod or bi pod to it, probably not any lights or any of that crap. Plan on killing coyotes with it, not zombies

just get the pivoting Harris Bipod...MUCHO better than the tacticool grip pod. Grop Pod is not a good option, it is too tall, and will not allow for any cant adjustments
If you want a front grip, just fold down one of the Harris bipod legs. It works!!! also the harris works really well for a standoff when propping up against a fence post or a wall...or almost anything

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Re: AR Build ? Free floating rail suggestions
« Reply #14 on: February 26, 2014, 09:49:02 AM »
One word of advice, learned the hard way--If you get a bipod, get the longest one available.  If you plan on doing a lot of bench shooting, get the shortest one.  DO NOT get the medium height one.  It's too high for bench shooting, and too low for hunting--IT'S WORTHLESS!  :twocents:
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