Free Float a Magpul MOE hand guard?

[d2admin]

Has anyone done it, tried it, failed at it? I am wanting to build a lightweight and cheap rifle for my daughter, she is wanting to go calling with me and her grandpa.

 

[pukindog]

I am not exactly sure how to go about doing that. The front cap has to be in place to hold the 2 pieces together, and then the gas block holds the cap in place.

To make it work without the hand guard touching the gas block seems difficult, but I am sure a creative mind could come up with something.

 

[BMP]

Use a service rifle float tube. They are designed to float a barrel while using standard two piece handgunads. I would assume the moe would work great as well. White Oak Armament has them. There is a great write up here as well: http://www.compasslake.com/float_tube.htm Use a good one!They are kind of spendy but will hold up to heavy operator use!

Brad

 

[d2admin]

I saw the Young's tube, anyone know the weight? I don't have a problem with it, but I would bet the Midwest SS tube may be lighter.

 

[YoungGun92]

Seems like by the time you bought everything to float the MOE you could easily pick up something like this:

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/sid=61717...1000259_d_10864

They even have the weight specs listed.

 

[BMP]

Originally Posted By: YoungGun92Seems like by the time you bought everything to float the MOE you could easily pick up something like this:

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/sid=61717...1000259_d_10864

They even have the weight specs listed.


Very true. The service rifle tubes are really meant for CMP shooting to give the rifle a stock appearing look and be fully floated.

Brad