Question on AR10

[alto8345]

so, i bought a DPMS Ar10 AP4.. what do i have to do to change the hand guard to a quad rail.. looks different from my ar15..

thanks

 

[Sin-ster]

The dimensions are different from your AR-15, and so are a lot of the torque weights. So... special tools, some extra muscle and someone who knows what they're doing should all be on your list.

Honestly, I've never worked on one or even watched that many get "the treatment", so maybe someone else can give you more specifics. But you are correct-- it's different from your 5.56.

 

[Ritten]

You'll need to decide what quad rail you want to go to. It will need to be sized and made for the LR308 platform. How it's installed will depend on what brand/model you get.

 

[alto8345]

Well I appreciate all the input. I can't find any books or lit on ar10. My ar10 doesn't have the ring that holds the quad rail like the ar15. If u know anywhere I can get some info on this, please let me know.
Thanks

 

[dmiculek]

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=...roduct/AR_15_M16_AR_STYLE__308_7_62_LITE_RAIL

 

[alto8345]

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=...roduct/AR_15_M16_AR_STYLE__308_7_62_LITE_RAIL

Ok, so this quad rail looks like it would fit, but what hops it in place?

 

[alto8345]

the main reason i would like to put a quad rail is so i can attach a bipod on it.

this is my rifle: http://www.georgiagunstore.com/gun_..._Guns-DPMS-DPMS_PANTHER_LR-308_AP4_16_HB.html

 

[kz45]

Just drill a hole about 2" back from the end of the free float tube and mount a stud, thats what I did, works perfect. Plus the feel of a quad rail sucks when you're not using the bi-pod

 

[dmiculek]

Just drill a hole about 2" back from the end of the free float tube and mount a stud, thats what I did, works perfect. Plus the feel of a quad rail sucks when you're not using the bi-pod

^this^

 

[alto8345]

Just drill a hole about 2" back from the end of the free float tube and mount a stud, thats what I did, works perfect. Plus the feel of a quad rail sucks when you're not using the bi-pod

if you have a pic of yours, send it to me if you don't mind.. that way i get an idea of what it looks like please.. thanks!

 

[alto8345]

oh, and what do you think about a barrel bipod?

 

[kz45]

Stay away from a barrel bi-pod

 

[kz45]

if you have a pic of yours, send it to me if you don't mind.. that way i get an idea of what it looks like please.. thanks!

It looks stock, just like the stud on a hunting rifle, attach the bi-pod to it

 

[alto8345]

Stay away from a barrel bi-pod

What's bad about the barrel pods?

 

[alto8345]

It looks stock, just like the stud on a hunting rifle, attach the bi-pod to it

Where can I get the stud from?

 

[kz45]

Wal-mart, Bass Pro, Cabelas, any firearm shop

 

[alto8345]

Wal-mart, Bass Pro, Cabelas, any firearm shop

What's so bad about the barrel bipods?

 

[kz45]

POI will change with different pressures on the barrel, you don't want the barrel touching anything while you're shooting

 

[alto8345]

POI will change with different pressures on the barrel, you don't want the barrel touching anything while you're shooting

Ooohhh!! Makes since!