what is everyone running on their ar-10's pics and reasons why would help. im currently running a dpms lr308 with stock tube.
free float tube
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Re: free float tube
Knowing what your specific needs are will go a long way in getting you moving in the right direction.
For example, some people seem to think that having MAXIMUM real estate available for mounting everything from NV to Bipods to lights to IR illuminators to PDA's/ballistic computers to the kitchen sink is of high priority and they opt for options like the Daniel Defense, Larue, etc. which have full-length rails at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock running the entirety of the handguard. Other people want lightweight, quick cooling, etc. and opt for carbon fiber, fiberglass, or lightweight aluminum, vented, etc. with no rails or fewer, smaller rail sections that can be added/removed/positioned as necessary.
I have everything from monolithic uppers to the basic, factory OEM float tubes/handguards and everything in between and each serve their roles as necessary. It really all comes down to what you want/need from your particular setup that dictates what the best options are for you.
Also, just as a cautionary word of advice..."AR-10" does NOT equal LR-308 for the purposes of shopping for handguards/freefloat tubes. They each require options specific to the platform and with the LR-308, DPMS changed receiver heights a while back so you have a further complication of determining which version you have any buying a handguard to match. (Not a big deal on the DPMS in terms of the height difference unless you are going to be mounting sights/optics across the receiver/handguard, etc., etc.).
Knowing what your specific needs are will go a long way in getting you moving in the right direction.
For example, some people seem to think that having MAXIMUM real estate available for mounting everything from NV to Bipods to lights to IR illuminators to PDA's/ballistic computers to the kitchen sink is of high priority and they opt for options like the Daniel Defense, Larue, etc. which have full-length rails at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock running the entirety of the handguard. Other people want lightweight, quick cooling, etc. and opt for carbon fiber, fiberglass, or lightweight aluminum, vented, etc. with no rails or fewer, smaller rail sections that can be added/removed/positioned as necessary.
I have everything from monolithic uppers to the basic, factory OEM float tubes/handguards and everything in between and each serve their roles as necessary. It really all comes down to what you want/need from your particular setup that dictates what the best options are for you.
Also, just as a cautionary word of advice..."AR-10" does NOT equal LR-308 for the purposes of shopping for handguards/freefloat tubes. They each require options specific to the platform and with the LR-308, DPMS changed receiver heights a while back so you have a further complication of determining which version you have any buying a handguard to match. (Not a big deal on the DPMS in terms of the height difference unless you are going to be mounting sights/optics across the receiver/handguard, etc., etc.).
Re: free float tube
Well my LR-308 h is equipped with a VTAC free float tube. It is light and allows for rails to be added as needed thus providing for great comfort and customization.
Well my LR-308 h is equipped with a VTAC free float tube. It is light and allows for rails to be added as needed thus providing for great comfort and customization.
Re: free float tube
Thank you for the clarification, we are currently running two of the rifles for T/E on our team in the hopes of replacing some of our aging bolt guns with 308 gas guns. personally I would like light weight vented with the ability to add only a bipod and speed dot or back up iron sights. I dont run lights or anything like that on my team sniper rifle. Our night vision hooks directly to the scope so thats not an issue.
the backup sights are only used for movement to position that way I dont have to cary my entry rifle, usually not an issue but you never know when moving to position what you might encounter.
the current stock tube ive machined and vented myself but its slick so it doesnt give me any options to mount anything. also the sling swivel stud is not very sturdy and we have broke a few when shooting from barricades so the ability to add a rail mounted bi-pod might be more durable.
Thank you for the clarification, we are currently running two of the rifles for T/E on our team in the hopes of replacing some of our aging bolt guns with 308 gas guns. personally I would like light weight vented with the ability to add only a bipod and speed dot or back up iron sights. I dont run lights or anything like that on my team sniper rifle. Our night vision hooks directly to the scope so thats not an issue.
the backup sights are only used for movement to position that way I dont have to cary my entry rifle, usually not an issue but you never know when moving to position what you might encounter.
the current stock tube ive machined and vented myself but its slick so it doesnt give me any options to mount anything. also the sling swivel stud is not very sturdy and we have broke a few when shooting from barricades so the ability to add a rail mounted bi-pod might be more durable.
Re: free float tube
The Troy BattleRails are nice. http://store.troyind.com/TRX_BattleRails_s/51.htm
Also, check out the offerings from PRI (Precision Reflex Inc.) seen here (carbon fiber, adaptable rails, multiple other options including the traditional round and delta/flat-bottom/triangual handguards): http://www.precisionreflex.com/Products.aspx?CAT=4211
As well as those from JP/VTAC (Viking Tactics): http://www.vikingtactics.com/
Good luck!
The Troy BattleRails are nice. http://store.troyind.com/TRX_BattleRails_s/51.htm
Also, check out the offerings from PRI (Precision Reflex Inc.) seen here (carbon fiber, adaptable rails, multiple other options including the traditional round and delta/flat-bottom/triangual handguards): http://www.precisionreflex.com/Products.aspx?CAT=4211
As well as those from JP/VTAC (Viking Tactics): http://www.vikingtactics.com/
Good luck!
