Unfortunately the LaRue handguards use an AR10 pattern barrel nut, which will not work with the MA-TEN. You must use a DPMS or KAC pattern barrel nut.

Yes. LT has no plans in the works for a DPMS bbl nut, either.

That was news to me as well, sorry that it wont workout for ya. I did however add a section to the FAQ regarding this new info we learned, so now everyone will know.

As far as a solution to the issue, you could resell them, OR you could be a badass and see about getting a shop to make you a custom barrel nut, honestly i dont think it would be hard or expensive actually. Then you can be the first with a LaRue DPMS rail!

Shoot me an IM if you are interested in going that way, if you got me the LaRue nut i could easily draw up a cad file on a new DPMS nut for you, and send you the print to take to a shop.

Pat

The SWS hanguard is easy to install and with a low profile gas block the handguard will slide over it.

No one is claiming it will fit the ma-ten build. i ordered one thinking it would fit b/c their website said "work with all 308 ar platform rifles". From reading other posts on this and other forums, it's apparent it won't work. That said, me and sluhstud are working on a barrel nut alternative Larue tactical ar10 handguards. so, don't count it out yet.

Thanks for the info! Appreciate it.

My two builds in progress

Build 1
Mega MaTen Reciever set
BCM Gunfighter Large Latch
DPMS BCG
SSA-E trigger group
Seirra Precision Grip
Cav Arms C1 stock with Seirra Precision Adj Butt pad
Krieger 1:11 twist 20 inch m110 profile with 308 battle comp
KAC URX Rail system
KAC Micro rear BUIS
Larue SPR mount
SWFA SS 10xHD glass
( as you can see some parts are still on the way lol )


Build 2

Mega MaTen Reciever set
BCM Medium latch gunfigher
Bill Springe field 3lb battle trigger
Ambi Mag release
Ergo grip
Vltor Emod w slash heavy buffer and spring
I kick hippies SLAP plate
Douglass airguaged xx 13.7 inch with pinned 308 battle comp to reach 16 inches
JP enterprises rifle length handguard with top rail
KAC micro BUIS front and rear
Larue SPR 104
SWFA 1-4 power ss when it comes out
Offset aimpoint micro
( of course missing parts as well. . . hurry up USPS! )


Both together


Pat

PS Nolo is ruining the surprize but he is right, he is going to be getting me some parts to look at and see if we cannot come up with a workable solution to get LaRue Rails to play nice with these Mega MaTen sets, of course Nolo gets the first so he can be the coolest kid on the block with his LaRue Rail setup on his MaTen before anyone else if we can make it work.

i am just messing with ya lol, spread the word man. Just got to make sure there isnt something i am over looking in the design though that physically makes it impossible, or increases the difficulty alot.

Pat

Where did you hear DPMS wasnt that great of a brand exactly? What was it in relation to? If you ask out there in general discussion about dpms, you very well might get some negative responses, but thats probably from the guys comparing a DPMS to a noveske rifle, or one build by MSTN. DPMS is a mass manufacture like rock river arms, and as such many will shun then thinking they are not good enough to be cool with on the interwebs. I have not heard of any issues with DPMS bolts, especially in 308. In reality thats one of two choices you have, you can get the DPMS bolt, or the armalite bolt, both of which have thier fans and thier detractors. Everyone in the 308 game uses one or the other, Fulton Armory with thier custom titan uses that exact same bolt, and i know fulton armory wouldnt use crap. GAP and APA, both very good custom rifle makers use DPMS bolts in their guns, so I would not be worried.

That is a great price on the bolt as well, however they have the non chrome one for even less if you dont care about having to scrub a little to clean it up.

I would get that bolt, or the other dpms bolt and not lose sleep over it, infact thats what i have. . .and i slept great last night.

Pat

I'm building a Mega MaTen & I've decided on 2 scopes & was hoping you guys could offer some suggestions . The first scope i was looking at is the USOptics SN3 3.2x17 with 35mm tube & 1/4 moa knobs & a MOA scale reticle . This build with all the options I want is gonna run me around $2800 out the door with mounts .The other scope I'm looking at is the Vortex Razor HD 5x20 with the moa reticle . That scope is gonna run me about $2300 with mounts & all the options I want .I know the USOptics scope is amazing and I've had a chance to actually pick it up & look through it , but is there any reason to get the Vortex over the USOptics other than the difference in price ?
http://www.usoptics.com/product.php?partnumber=SN3-1700
http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-razor-hd-5-20x50-riflescope-with-ebr-1-moa-reticle

great :| I don't really want to go with the shorter DD rail but I suppose if I have to.. thats great news let me know if you plan on making more than just a couple for yourselvs.