free float ar/bipod/sling

Crankgrinder · October 27, 2013, 08:53 PM

Hey folks, Just got in the ar game and what I wound up with is a 20" heavy barrel with free float tube and picatinny gas block on a flattop upper. My problem is I need a bipod and if possible a sling mount as well. Free float tube makes that just alittle more challenging considering the drilling and tapping involved. I was thinking about a harris #5 mount but then there are bolt on rail mounts as well. What do you guys think is the best way to go about it?

1DrnkMxR · October 28, 2013, 08:37 AM

I'm a little confused about the drilling & tapping

arizona98tj · October 28, 2013, 04:35 PM

I believe the OP has the round tube type handguard and not a picatinny rail handguard. At least, that is what makes sense to me based on his comments. I could be wrong.

Crankgrinder · October 28, 2013, 09:51 PM

yes it is a free float tube, and it requires drilling a hole(s) in to screw mounting studs/bolt rails onto. What im interested in are some ideas as to what might be most functional, and whats just plain goofy. We all know theres lots of junk on the market to be had, and some of it even is overpriced junk. I would like to hear from other peoples experiences in mounting these accessories to one with a free float tube so I don't spend the money on the wrong junk or possibly mess up a forend for no good reason.

Rusty W · October 29, 2013, 08:38 PM

I'm having the same problem. I put an AR together from parts I had purchased a little at a time. I have an A2 stock and no where to put a sling on the front end. I'm shopping for a quad gas tube but haven't found one to my liking yet.
Here's the upper I purchased.
http://shop.redxarms.com/16-RXA15-BU...PPER-31125.htm

MarkCO · October 30, 2013, 07:06 PM

Looking for QD on the sling, 2 point? Drill a hole where you want to mount something. There are rail kits from MagPul, Nordic, Noveske and others to let you mount rails with just properly spaced holes in the handguard. Some have thread locker on the threads with basically T nut on the inside. They are elongated so they won't rotate. Then again, you can buy a machine thread sling stud and get a T nut and nylon washer from ACE for a grand total of about $5/unit.

Or, save all the hassle and just buy a Hogue Cuff

burrhead · October 30, 2013, 08:40 PM

This may work for you.

http://www.brownells.com/shooting-ac...prod41593.aspx

October 27, 2013, 08:53 PM	#1
Crankgrinder Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 917	free float ar/bipod/sling Hey folks, Just got in the ar game and what I wound up with is a 20" heavy barrel with free float tube and picatinny gas block on a flattop upper. My problem is I need a bipod and if possible a sling mount as well. Free float tube makes that just alittle more challenging considering the drilling and tapping involved. I was thinking about a harris #5 mount but then there are bolt on rail mounts as well. What do you guys think is the best way to go about it?

October 28, 2013, 04:35 PM	#3
arizona98tj Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 980	I believe the OP has the round tube type handguard and not a picatinny rail handguard. At least, that is what makes sense to me based on his comments. I could be wrong. __________________ stu-offroad.com Largest Jeep TJ project site on the web! (now with guns)

October 30, 2013, 07:06 PM	#6
MarkCO Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 1998 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 4,308	Looking for QD on the sling, 2 point? Drill a hole where you want to mount something. There are rail kits from MagPul, Nordic, Noveske and others to let you mount rails with just properly spaced holes in the handguard. Some have thread locker on the threads with basically T nut on the inside. They are elongated so they won't rotate. Then again, you can buy a machine thread sling stud and get a T nut and nylon washer from ACE for a grand total of about $5/unit. Or, save all the hassle and just buy a Hogue Cuff __________________ Good Shooting, MarkCO www.CarbonArms.us

October 30, 2013, 08:40 PM	#7
burrhead Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 1999 Location: Chihuahuan desert, Texas Posts: 1,148	This may work for you. http://www.brownells.com/shooting-ac...prod41593.aspx __________________ Join the GOA, SAF and the TSRA I'm offended by people that are easily offended.

October 28, 2013, 08:37 AM	#2
1DrnkMxR Member Join Date: July 11, 2012 Location: CinSity,NV Posts: 86	I'm a little confused about the drilling & tapping

October 28, 2013, 09:51 PM	#4
Crankgrinder Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 917	yes it is a free float tube, and it requires drilling a hole(s) in to screw mounting studs/bolt rails onto. What im interested in are some ideas as to what might be most functional, and whats just plain goofy. We all know theres lots of junk on the market to be had, and some of it even is overpriced junk. I would like to hear from other peoples experiences in mounting these accessories to one with a free float tube so I don't spend the money on the wrong junk or possibly mess up a forend for no good reason.

October 29, 2013, 08:38 PM	#5
Rusty W Member Join Date: January 27, 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 84	I'm having the same problem. I put an AR together from parts I had purchased a little at a time. I have an A2 stock and no where to put a sling on the front end. I'm shopping for a quad gas tube but haven't found one to my liking yet. Here's the upper I purchased. http://shop.redxarms.com/16-RXA15-BU...PPER-31125.htm