estank1 Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) Hi I am new here. Have had an AR 10 for a little over a year. Now looking for an affordable free float hand guard that will fit my SPR MOD 2A. I am looking for one I won't have to modify the rifle much. any suggestions in the $200 range? Prefer American made. Edited January 27, 2017 by estank1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 1 hour ago, estank1 said: Hi I am new here. Have had an AR 10 for a little over a year. Now looking for an affordable free float hand guard that will fit my SPR MOD 2A. I am looking for one I won't have to modify the rifle much. any suggestions in the $200 range? Prefer American made. Welcome to the forum feel free to tell us about yourself in the intro section. what make is your rifle? Is it a true AR10 (armilite)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Yes, that's an Armalite model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/category-s/310.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estank1 Posted January 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Armalite , really don't want to buy new gas block. Just hand guard and extended dust cover pin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estank1 Posted January 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 On 1/26/2017 at 7:50 PM, shepp said: Welcome to the forum feel free to tell us about yourself in the intro section. what make is your rifle? Is it a true AR10 (armilite)? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 I see that now your original post just said AR10 I wanted to Clarify it was an armilite so there was no confusion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estank1 Posted February 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 On 1/29/2017 at 7:41 PM, shepp said: I see that now your original post just said AR10 I wanted to Clarify it was an armilite so there was no confusion Armalite yes. Really didn't want to spend more money than have to. No new gas block. Who makes one? Full size gas block now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estank1 Posted February 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) On 1/26/2017 at 7:50 PM, shepp said: Welcome to the forum feel free to tell us about yourself in the intro section. what make is your rifle? Is it a true AR10 (armilite)? 16 " barrel Yes 100 yards 1" group want better affordable. Edited February 2, 2017 by estank1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTrooper Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 On 1/26/2017 at 7:38 PM, estank1 said: Now looking for an affordable free float hand guard length? rails, no rails, keymod, mlock? tons of different options for free floating, even in your price range. just need a little more specifics for your style and needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) Define "better". Many hand guards will function the same for you. It will come down to personal preference. The look you want, the size that fits your hand, what you may want to mount on it. Many will work with your existing gas block. Sounds like you're shooting 1moa which is pretty acceptable for most shooters. 1/2moa guys typically have heavier barrels, longer barrels, and shoot premium or hand loaded ammo. If you're just looking for it to improve your grouping at 100 yards, what ammo have you tried? So many questions we ask when all you want is one simple answer. Welcome to the forum. Edited February 2, 2017 by DNP Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 (edited) If you want better, DNP is right on the money. A free float handguard might help, but there are a lot of other things to try first. 1 MOA is pretty good for a stock rifle. What optics are you using? What ammo? All these things affect accuracy. Edited February 2, 2017 by Sisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Do you shoot from a bag, a bipod, freehand? Those may affect your decision on a hand guard as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estank1 Posted February 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) Currently have plastic guard and Harris bi-pod .16 " barrel 100 yard group 1/2 " Vortex 3x 9 scope Edited February 5, 2017 by estank1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 So, what is it you're trying to improve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 1 hour ago, estank1 said: .16 " barrel 100 yard group 1/2 " Nice! I'd take that and run with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estank1 Posted February 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 On 2/5/2017 at 5:40 PM, DNP said: So, what is it you're trying to improve? Plastic hand guard us too loose for a bit pod set up . Trying not to spend more money on other parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 On 2/5/2017 at 4:14 PM, estank1 said: Currently have plastic guard and Harris bi-pod .16 " barrel 100 yard group 1/2 " Vortex 3x 9 scope I wouldn't touch anything on a factory 16" rifle shooting 1/2". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 Bro i read you went from a 1" group to a 1/2" group at 100 yds? Seems more practice is doing you good service in 4 days!! Noting wrong with making it yours but you might modifiy backwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 I think that's the goal grouping. I'm not real familiar with handgaurds compatible with AR-10, but there seem to be plenty out there for under the 200 mark. The things to watch...make sure it comes with a barrel nut, make sure it will use a wrench you already own or have access to, and make sure the length will allow you to keep the gas block you have. Low profile gas blocks can be found for $30 or less should you choose a guard that is longer-which might work better with a bipod anyways. Any AR10 guys run a cheap free float they can recommend for estank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 5 minutes ago, DNP said: Any AR10 guys run a cheap free float they can recommend for estank? Cheap free float handguard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 Yep. I said AR10 and cheap in the same sentence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 Well, nowadays there's probably a lot of truth to that. With the current QC coming out of my (used to be) beloved Armalite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 Hit Midwest Industries, OP. Check them FIRST, and see if you like anything they have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 6 minutes ago, 98Z5V said: Hit Midwest Industries, OP. Check them FIRST, and see if you like anything they have. You mean like in the link I posted a week ago LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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