Hawk45 Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 I've read about the gas tube riding different than on most 308AR platforms so just wanted to understand if this would be an issue if a free float handguard was to be used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 I wasnt aware that Bushmaster was doing anything different than standard DPMS. Do you have more details? Im curious. Anyhow what FFHG are you interested in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk45 Posted July 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 What I was refering to a quote on one of the ORC build threads here where it was posted that "the gas tube rides ABOVE the barrel nut teeth". I didn't fully understand the ramifications of that and how/if it would effect installing a FF handguard. Not knowing all the differences in all the 308 AR makes/models, I wanted to verify that Bushmasters new offerings in this relm hindered compatibility with DPMS parts.Thanks,Hawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 I dont recall that thread. Ill poke around when I get a chance unless another ORC owner drops in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk45 Posted July 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Actually I think it is the thread just below this one titled "What I did to my Bushmaster .308 ORC" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 To me it sounds like they just didnt align the nut properly and forced the tube in place. Easy enough to verify on your own weapon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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