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JimDandy · October 15, 2012, 12:46 PM

I'm under the impression to install any free floated handguards will require taking the upper down entirely... possibly removing the front sight/gas block, and what not. More permanent alterations than I'm ready for now.

I ended up getting an ASAP and MS3 sling from Magpul, and a couple sub-$100 cheapie scopes for experimentaton, trying to figure out if I want to go the 1-4x Trijicon illuminated 50ish yard route, or a 6.5x25ish varmint 100-300 yard route.

I also found a rail that screws onto the bottom of the MOE handguard that came with my rifle so I can mount the bipod to that handguard.

As for the Central Jersey high power thing, I'd probably eventually love something like that, but for now an in between that and what my range currently allows. I'm still a bit too newbish to do that confidently yet, but my local range has... issues. Gotta find a new one, but the best choice just got rid of their trap range. Pain in the butt to find an all disciplines range around here it seems.

October 15, 2012, 12:46 PM	#6
JimDandy Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2012 Posts: 2,556	I'm under the impression to install any free floated handguards will require taking the upper down entirely... possibly removing the front sight/gas block, and what not. More permanent alterations than I'm ready for now. I ended up getting an ASAP and MS3 sling from Magpul, and a couple sub-$100 cheapie scopes for experimentaton, trying to figure out if I want to go the 1-4x Trijicon illuminated 50ish yard route, or a 6.5x25ish varmint 100-300 yard route. I also found a rail that screws onto the bottom of the MOE handguard that came with my rifle so I can mount the bipod to that handguard. As for the Central Jersey high power thing, I'd probably eventually love something like that, but for now an in between that and what my range currently allows. I'm still a bit too newbish to do that confidently yet, but my local range has... issues. Gotta find a new one, but the best choice just got rid of their trap range. Pain in the butt to find an all disciplines range around here it seems.