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12/21/2008 8:26:05 PM EDT
I want to instal a side scope rail typical wasr type, what is involved?
12/22/2008 3:03:21 AM EDT
[#1]
Careful measuring, drilling a few holes and then bolting on the rail.  It's not hard, I added a rail to my SLR95.  I got it from Doug Ford.  Here's a link to his site: Avtomats In Action.  I think he's been hard to contact recently, not sure.  He's a good guy to deal, but I think he's had some health issues.  Send him an email.

ARKAR
12/22/2008 5:09:10 AM EDT
[#2]
+1 for Tantal's bolt-on MPK2 rail. I have installed 3 of these without issue. Great piece for the do-it-yourselfer who doesn't want to play with rivets.   Use Loctite on the screws to prevent them from loosening over time.
12/22/2008 5:45:30 PM EDT
[#3]
I ordered one last night I sent him 40.45 through ppal and got a shipping confirmation. This will be my first one to install but I have to put a Kobra on my AKS-74, I have to. Thanks for the idea of loctite I would have gotten in a big hurry and forgot.
12/24/2008 12:14:36 PM EDT
[#4]
Liitle tidbit I just learned tonight.  The Tapco pin retainer that replaces the sheaperds hook retainer, will not work with the screw mount kit from tantal. Good kit I may add. Good instructions. If you have a little mechanical ability it shouldnt be hard. Finding decent drill bits was the hardest for me. A drill press, set on the correct speed is a plus. Have a machinest friend?? Just might make the job that much better.
12/24/2008 3:20:46 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
The Tapco pin retainer that replaces the sheaperds hook retainer, will not work with the screw mount kit from tantal. Good kit I may add. Good instructions. If you have a little mechanical ability it.


It will work, but you have to modify the Tapco retainer a bit to clear the screws.  Easily done with a dremel.
12/24/2008 3:27:38 PM EDT
[#6]
use rivets, not screws.  The location makes it simple even without a pneumatic rivet-squeezer
12/24/2008 3:36:53 PM EDT
[#7]
I thought all WASRs had factory side rails.
12/24/2008 5:34:47 PM EDT
[#8]
Quoted:
I thought all WASRs had factory side rails.
some kit builds don't, which is what mine is

12/25/2008 4:07:18 PM EDT
[#9]
Glocka, added to my list "get a chance mods" Some day I will get a gun and all the add ons with no selfmodification
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