Thread: Free float question

Quote: Originally Posted by DLEE25 Thanks for the input guys. I was concerned more with not adding additional stress on the barrel while the rifle was slung on the shoulder. I am concerned since the free float lacks the support from the handguard. I'm leaning towards the DD Omega rail because of the weight and simplicity of installation. I have a MI rail mounted swivel I will switch to whenever I get the funds to buy the omega. I'm...

Quote: Originally Posted by pleaforwar I'm curious, what kinda sling are you using? Have you thought of switching over to a single point? I use a modified three point, don't remember what brand it is. The front end is attached to the barrel, while the rear is attached to the side of the M4 stock with the GG&G side sling swivel. I prefer the three point for the comfort of carry and the versatility. I'm a more casual...

Why wouldnt you attach your sling to the freefloat tube? I thought that was the whole purpose; to get all stress off the bbl.

Yes, a barrel mounted sling would defeat the purpose of a free float rail, as it effects barrel vibrations , and could deflect the barrel under tension if you use the sling as an aid to stablity. I use a rail mounted quick release sling mount on my RRA's

Putting your sling on the barrel defeats the purpose of free floating the barrel. At 100 yards on a middy you won't notice much difference unless you are putting allot of pressure on the sling but you are still changing the barrel harmonics. I toyed with the idea of a DD Omega on my carbine but couldn't justify the extra $125 over a Troy drop in on a 14.5" bbl. Glad I saved the change, the Troy is rock solid and my Bushy shoots...

+1 for the DD Omega w/ your sling mounted to the rail. Get the side mount off the bbl as well, since you won't need it, it's extra weight, and it will rattle around up there. I just put a Omega on my LE6920, and was shooting palm-sized groups at 200yds with irons. Prior to that I was able to group okay, but nothing like I'm seeing now. The consistency wasn't there with the sling and forend pressures.

Quote: Originally Posted by pleaforwar How much variation would you expect to see at a 100 yards from a sling attached to the FSP and one mounted on the rail? Just curious, as I am speaking in regards to combat accuracy as compared to actual match accuracy. That is why I mentioned "negligible". I understand there will be a difference, but do you believe it will be such a large difference for a recreational shooter? Not trying to be...

Gentlemen, I shoot service rifle competition with an AR-15. Those that are serious about it, as I am, free float the barrel and the sling is attached to the free float tube. To do otherwise is to affect the accuracy of your rifle. Unless the gun is purely a self defence piece(or if you expect an insurgency to break out in Illinois ) why sacrafice accuracy for a weapon that will mostly be shot on the range? I have the honour to remain, Your...