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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - What length free float handguard to cover low pro gas block?

Posted: 12/8/2011 3:10:56 PM EDT

Hi I'm starting a 6.8 build and I'm having trouble finding the right handguard. Heres what I'm working with:

MEGA billet upper
16" Bison Recon barrel, Mid-Length gas tube and low-profile YHM gas block.

I'm looking for a handguard that will give me a continuous top rail, and cover the gas block. I like the ones from DD, YHM, and Larue.. but not sure what length to get.

Thanks for any help, Scott

Posted: 12/8/2011 3:26:10 PM EDT

[#1]

My 6.8 from Bison(18" mid-length), Troy TRX Extreme 11"(11 1/4" actual) covers past the gas block 7/8". You will need an 11" or rifle length(12") rail to completely cover your block.

Posted: 12/8/2011 3:27:04 PM EDT

[#2]

an 11" will cover a mid length gas system

Not sure if mega uppers require something different for rail mounting. I may be thinking of something else

Posted: 12/8/2011 3:43:06 PM EDT

[#3]

11" as everyone else stated is correct for Midlength.. 10" for positive coverage over Carbine and a shaved FSB

The YHM low-pro for example that I got is just about 1" in length..

Posted: 12/8/2011 4:03:32 PM EDT

[#4]

Thanks for the info, I think I'm gonna go with the yankee hill diamond in rifle length.

Posted: 12/8/2011 5:07:39 PM EDT

[#5]

I just put a rifle length YHM diamond on my carbine the other day. It covers out about four inches past a shaved down FSB, carbine length. Looks sweet too.

Posted: 12/10/2011 1:58:26 AM EDT

[#6]

Doesn't gas blow back in your face without the charging handle?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - What length free float handguard to cover low pro gas block?

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