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Posted: 10/11/2010 12:23:40 PM EDT
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I know a FF rail is supposed to make a gun more accurate, but does it actually?
Also how is this accomplished? Does a drop in FF rail like the DD Omega offer the same benefits as others like LaRue? |
| For the average shooter the difference will likely not be noticed. This is accomplished by the FF rails not touching the barrel (thus the FF term) meaning there is no external pressure. FF is FF whether that be e-piece drop in or one piece. They both accomplish the same thing....only their method of installation is different. |
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the way it affects accuracy is by making sure nothing is making contact with the barrel. that way if you have things like optics, lasers, lights, grips, whatever mounted, it won't weigh down your barrel at all. it's just hanging there between the rails and only touching where it needs to (the upper)
and i think the drop in free float by DD (the omega) is a great piece of kit. i love my Omega 9! |
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It has to do with the vibrations your barrel does once it is fired. after you fire your rifle the bullet doesnt just leave the barrel in a split second, the "explosion" that occurs vibrates the barrel. With a regular handguard the vibrations are not able to "freely" move thoughout the barrel in an anticipated manner.
Free floated handguards takes any pressure off of the barrel from anything else touching it, so the vibrations "or harmonics" of the barrel and spit out the bullet without a constricted range of movement from the barrel. FF vs. non? there is a difference in accuracy, however unless you are planning on doing competition or LR shooting it really is not that noticeable, maybe the difference of a 200 12X score vs. a 200 8X score... |
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