help with Bushmaster ORC railed fore end

[courtknee]

I have purchased a Bushmaster 308 ORC.  I an interested in a front rail systems so I can use flip up sights.  I would like for the rails to line up (the rail below the risers of course).  Being a total AR newbie, how do I find and rail system that would not require more than basic modification of the rifle? 

thanks!

[survivalshop]

Not sure what you mean by risers, but you have a DPMS type of AR 308 & there is a section just for Bushmaster below some where , you answer may be there .

This will probably be moved down there. & welcome to the AR 308 family & here, of course.

[JGshooter]

I think what you are looking for is called a drop in hand guard. the free floating ones require some gunsmithing.  Be sure you get one for a DPMS .308. Like this one

http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=292

[courtknee]

Thanks for the reply and sorry for posting in the wrong forum.  The current handguard/fore end is 8" long - not including the lips which lock into place around the delta ring and the metal piece at the front.  The one in the link is 6.125" - does this mean it would not fit?

[courtknee]

Not sure what you mean by risers, but you have a DPMS type of AR 308 & there is a section just for Bushmaster below some where , you answer may be there .

Thanks - I'll see if I find something.

[survivalshop]

Thanks for the reply and sorry for posting in the wrong forum.  The current handguard/fore end is 8" long - not including the lips which lock into place around the delta ring and the metal piece at the front.  The one in the link is 6.125" - does this mean it would not fit?

Sounds like a mid length or in between or is that the way it is with the removable ?

Try these.http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm

[courtknee]

Not sure on that one.  I emailed Midwest Industries and the person who replied said they are coming out with one in the next 3-4 weeks and production is underway.

If a railed fore end is not available, why alternatives do you believe I would have in the way of iron sights?  I thought about a gas block with rails, but once again I'm not sure on sizing and if it would be level with the rail on top of the receiver.  I would really like a flip up model as in the future would like to have such a set paired with optics.

thanks again!

[JJwestbrook]

the bushmaster ORC is a midlength

[courtknee]

Please forgive me as I'm short on terminology - being a mid-length - is that is a set dimension?  For example, if I purchased a mid length rail one vendor it would be the same as a mid length purchased elsewhere?

[edgecrusher]

Yes it should be standard between vendors, midlength should be a one size for most manufacturers. Also check out Troy industries,larue, and retailers like brownells and  others of the like. Just make sure you are searching for dpms /bushy orc in. 308 as ar15 are different sizes