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Posted: 8/28/2008 5:08:02 PM EDT
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I recently aquired a new Rem factory 18.5" brl. The outside diameter of the rear of the brl is larger than the brl it replaced. So large that a speedfeed II fore end that worked great with the old brl will not funtion with the new brl. A surefire forend has enough clearance but the speedfeed II isnt even close. Just something to be aware of |
Yes. Speedfeed II LE forend. Worked with a 1990 Express 18" Worked with a 1995 Police 18" Did not work with a 2008 18.5" Police On a related note a friend has a 5 or 6 year old Wilson combat mag extention and the cut out in the sling plate wont fit the new 18.5" Police brls either. We got our brls a couple months apart and these are the two issues that have come up. |
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Interesting... I recently installed a Speed Feed fore-end on ny 870 that I've been trying to beat into submission. It's on a +/- '06-production 870, FWIW. It binds quite stiffly at the end of its 'stroke.' I can force it, but it just isn't as smooth as an well-used 870 should be. Should I just keep wringing it out at the range, or just grab the Dremel? |
I did just that but after fitting 6 times it still wasn't right so I gave up on it and got a 870P synthetic forearm; Went on in 2minutes! IMO, Don't waste your time trying to dremel it. |
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