Thinking about getting a Troy alpha Vtac.They look light and strong.
Will they work with mega billet Upper receivers.
Have a Samson on 3gun model and like it but want to try something different in FDE that uses stock barrel nut.
Any other rails out there that would work well with a 18 inch barrel and billet upper.
What are your main intended uses for this 18" Grendel? Is lightweight a priority?
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11-24-2013, 08:02 PM
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I have a Fortis Rev 12" on my 5.56 that used the stock barrel nut. Love it. On my 6.5 I'll just be shooting it from the bench or prone so it is just getting an aluminum free-float tube. I had a DPMS I was going to use but found a vented one I like better. Both are really light. Here's the DPMS.
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I am going with something like a Troy alpha/vtac, Samson, MI SS G2, or Diamondhead. Haven't figured it out 100% though, but i like the look of the monolithic upper rail and no need for the other 3 rails (ie extra weight). I don't care for the plain tubes, but thats just my preference.
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i have the 13.5" Diamonhead VRS-T and like it alot. It's not the lightest, but it fits mt hand very well and if I ever decide to be tacticool, I can add rails.
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i run the pri carbon tubes on all my current uppers you can fet the target version without rails for 180
Punctuation is for the weak....
Haven't tried a carbon fiber rail yet.
I might get one.My lightweight profile 16 inch 300BLK makes my 18 inch standard profile 3gun rifle seem heavy even though it's fluted.
The lightest and thinnest metal rail I've read about so far is the new Midwest keymod rail at 8.5 oz with their barrel nut.
The new SLR keymod rail looks good but heavier.
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LRRPF52 Wrote:The reason I asked is because I have really gotten into carbon fiber handguards lately. I have a rifle-length version with a quality attachment system for a standard barrel nut that is literally 5.3 oz. With the barrel nut, it is 6.6 oz.
If you will be carrying the 18" for stalking & hunting, sling attachment would be a significant factor for me. I like the Apex Gator Guard, AA's G10 carbon fiber handguards, and this Carbon Fiber unit I have. One of our forum members makes carbon fiber HG's as well.
http://www.rockhollowtactical.com/
What type of barrel nut does it have? Does the gas tube have to pass through it?
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FYI Troy is 30% off today. Site is down but if you email by midnight they will apply the 30% for you.
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I love my YHM Todd Jarret handguard
I just completed a build and used a Seekins MCSR V2. I needed a larger inside dia. To cover the gas block on a .936 barrel. But it's the nicest HG I've owned. Pretty light for the size and solid. And the fact that it can only line up seamlessly with the top rail and cannot rotate is a huge plus. Price is very low for the quality.
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12-31-2013, 04:11 PM
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NightForce Wrote:This is a tough hand-guard to beat. It's fit and finish are impeccable and most important, it handles nicely.
YHM Todd Jarret Competition
JSESURPLUS surplus has the best price on the handguard. I usually buy mine in the length longer than the gas system.
Jsesurplus.com YHM Todd Jarrret Rifle length Hand-guard
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The Grendel is gunna get its ass kicked in the wind, but done right it has enough legs to reach 1k.
Hope you are up to snuff on reading the wind.
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And someone has already popped the cork on the champagne.
