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Posted: 10/18/2004 5:32:27 PM EDT

I have Bushmaster ar-15. It has the original rail system and hand hold. I was told that I cannot use the OTAL laser with the system I have as it would not mount to the handhold. I was told I need a picatinny rail system, and they run about $400.

I don't think they are that much.

Can anyone advise if I was told correctly regarding the OTAL not fitting on my current configuration.

Also, where can I buy a new system for my gun?

Any help from the experts would be most appreciated.

Posted: 10/18/2004 5:37:23 PM EDT

[#1]

What is the "original rail system"? If you have the standard handguards, they aren't stable enough to mount a sighting system on. There is no way that you will be able to keep it sighted in with as much movement as there is on a standard set of handguards.

If you are on a budget, there are $100 rail systems out there, the YHM two piece and FF systems are two. Oly makes one also.

Posted: 10/18/2004 5:39:57 PM EDT

[#2]

Thank you for the information. I am finding out that the guy lied to me about the price or just wanted to sell me one of the more expensive types.

I will be able to mout an OTAL laser on any picatinny rail system I choose, correct?

Posted: 10/18/2004 5:44:33 PM EDT

[#3]

Also one more thing, do I need a 4 rail system? Is that better in case you want to attatch more things like on the side?

Posted: 10/18/2004 5:50:02 PM EDT

[#4]

I you are going to get a rail system, you might as well get a four rail system, as that is the way most come. There are a few that aren't, but I think they are specialty type systems and really don't apply to what you probably need.

A good starting system would be the YHM two piece carbine system. See the second product down on this link.

Posted: 10/18/2004 5:51:15 PM EDT

[#5]

Thanks very much for the information.

Posted: 10/18/2004 5:52:32 PM EDT

[#6]

It would probably be your best bet to get a good rail system. I have not seen many single or dual rail systems or setups out there that I would recommend. Get a good handguard rail, I would recommend the YHM 2 piece or the surefire rail. I have the YHM rail myself and it was $112.00 shipped from Brightflashlights on this board.

Posted: 10/18/2004 6:00:52 PM EDT

[#7]

Thank you SO much for your information also. You just saved me a few bucks.

Thank BOTH of you for the very informational replies.

I am new to all of this. I'm not new to helicopters though so if you have an intertest there feel free to ask.

Posted: 10/18/2004 6:03:45 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Thank you SO much for your information also. You just saved me a few bucks.

Thank BOTH of you for the very informational replies.

I am new to all of this. I'm not new to helicopters though so if you have an intertest there feel free to ask.

Sure, what’s translating tendency?

Posted: 10/18/2004 6:05:26 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
It would probably be your best bet to get a good rail system. I have not seen many single or dual rail systems or setups out there that I would recommend. Get a good handguard rail, I would recommend the YHM 2 piece or the surefire rail. I have the YHM rail myself and it was $112.00 shipped from Brightflashlights on this board.

I got lucky and got one when they first came out. Bright was handing them out like a crack dealer in a playground for $89.99. I played with it for a while, but then I discovered FF.

Posted: 10/18/2004 6:08:12 PM EDT

[#10]

The tendency of helicopters to move in the direction of tail rotor thrust.

h.gif

Posted: 10/18/2004 6:08:45 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Thank you SO much for your information also. You just saved me a few bucks.

Thank BOTH of you for the very informational replies.

I am new to all of this. I'm not new to helicopters though so if you have an intertest there feel free to ask.

Black Helicoptors?

Posted: 10/18/2004 6:09:24 PM EDT

[#12]

Do you know if bright still has any and how I contact him?

Posted: 10/18/2004 6:09:25 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
The tendency of helicopters to move in the direction of tail rotor thrust.

Not bad.

Posted: 10/18/2004 6:09:58 PM EDT

[#14]

Something tells me you arleady knew that though!

Posted: 10/18/2004 6:10:26 PM EDT

[#15]

Look in the industry section and you will find his name and it will have his phone number in the forum there in his posts.

Posted: 10/18/2004 6:10:50 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
Do you know if bright still has any and how I contact him?

Post your question here.

Posted: 10/18/2004 6:10:59 PM EDT

[#17]

Thanks.

Posted: 10/18/2004 6:11:30 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
Something tells me you arleady knew that though!

Nahhh, I am just a dumb grunt... But I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

Posted: 10/18/2004 6:12:38 PM EDT

[#19]

Thank you.

Posted: 10/18/2004 6:17:33 PM EDT

[#20]

Check your IM YO...

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