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Posted: 1/7/2007 5:39:34 PM EDT
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Waiting for my tax refund. Will probably get a complete 20" govt profile flattop upper from CMMG with no fancy gear, just a removable carry handle for now. This is my first AR. Already have a Stag Lower w/A2 stock. I will be getting a free float tube. No ugly forearms with rails to hang junk off of so don't even go there. I'm keeping things simple. I think I want a carbon fiber FF tube. I'm not looking at the PRI tubes. I like to eat and pay rent. Looking at Clark and Hyperform. Those of you that have carbon fiber FF tubes, what brand do you have and how do you like them? Is there a problem with heat buildup inside the tube during sustained fire? Can they be D&T at to accept a small rail if I decide to do that at a later date? Just how difficult is carbon fiber to drill. Can someone do it at home? Why did you choose carbon fiber over aluminum? I like the versatility of the aluminum tubes and the ability to add rails easily, but the extra weight in a rifle length AR is a big turn off for me. I've been lugging around big cannons for years. I want to keep the weight down on this rifle. Comments? Thanks ZM |
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I also have the Briley tube on a rifle. Only taken it out a couple of times but I can see that heat could become an issue. One thing to be aware of is that it's a one piece design so installation might be an issue. You have to use a strap wrench which may limit the amount of torque you can apply to get the alignment for the gas tube. |
I am aware of the installation issues. Both Clark and Hyperform will install the tube for a price. Might do it myself. Cross that bridge when I come to it. Ever thought about drilling some holes in the tube to help airflow? Maybe a couple inches ahead of upper receiver? Maybe someone that's tried to drill carbon fiber will answer that one. ZM |
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15 oz for the rifle tube. JP Tube Will try to post a pic tomorrow. |
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