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Offline dannysdaddy

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Free Float Question
« on: February 13, 2012, 07:45:54 PM »
anyone have any advice on how to mount a picitanny rail n the bottom of a freefloat tube to mount a bipod?  I have seen people take them off to do it but they never line up correctly.  is the metal thick enough to really tap threads?  this is on an AR15.
« Last Edit: February 13, 2012, 08:08:50 PM by bobcat »
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Re: free foat question.
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2012, 08:05:27 PM »
i would think you could put a nut and bolt into your handguard. i don't think there is enough material there to thread
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Re: free foat question.
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2012, 08:11:01 PM »
Just drill it slightly over your screw size and put nut on the other side/ inside.

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Re: Free Float Question
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2012, 08:13:35 PM »
I have drilled and tapped several tubes for rails. they are thick enough as long as you have the correct drill and tap.
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