Does an ARMS #40 fit w/ a GG&G FIRE SCOUT rail.

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Does an ARMS #40 fit w/ a GG&G FIRE SCOUT rail.

Posted: 9/14/2004 6:33:15 AM EDT

Maybe a stupid question, because I know the rail is designed to work with the GG&G MAD BUIS,
but how about a STD #40, or #40L?

If it does work, anyone have a pic?

Thanks.

Posted: 9/14/2004 6:52:19 AM EDT

[#1]

IF GG&G COMPONENTS ARE PLACED IN CONTACT WITH ARMS COMPONENTS, SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION WILL OCCUR.

WES

Posted: 9/14/2004 7:04:42 AM EDT

[#2]

Wes,
Thanks for the reply… (my first really good chuckle of the day).
Do you think the blast will totally vaporize both me, and the rifle?

What do you recommend?
I was looking at the A.R.M.S. #38 Ex Swan Sleeve, but was thinking that the “built in” BUIS may interfere with eyepiece on the scope I’m planning to use (Leupold 56070 in ARMS #22M rings).

Posted: 9/14/2004 9:07:50 AM EDT

[#3]

THE #40 MIGHT CLEAR AND IT MIGHT NOT, DEPENDING ON HOW FAR AFT YOU NEED THE OCULAR LENS. THE ARMS #40-L OR TROY INDUSTRIES REAR WILL BOTH BE BETTER CHOICES, IF YOU CAN FIND ONE.

WES

Posted: 9/14/2004 10:10:20 AM EDT

[#4]

Thanks Wes.

Anyone else have input?

Posted: 9/14/2004 10:33:46 AM EDT

[#5]

IIRC, I tried an ARMS #40 behind this GG&G Scout FIRE Rail and it didn't fit. I had to go with the ASA MAD, which is a copy of the GG&G MAD. I am 99% sure I tried the ARMS #40, but I can remember for sure. I just remember I had to go to this BUIS because other didn't fit. I believe I tried a Troy rear and a KAC 300m as well - neither fit.

Posted: 9/14/2004 10:58:36 AM EDT

[#6]

Mongo – that pic helps.

I may be able to piece these components together by sliding the GG&G rail forward 1 notch to allow room for my ARMS#40…as long as the rail still clears my FF tube (and attaches securely).

Posted: 9/14/2004 5:44:36 PM EDT

[#7]

I used to run a ARMS #40 and a GG&G Scout rail on a gun I had, so did Hawkeye. They fit fine.

Posted: 9/14/2004 7:29:38 PM EDT

[#8]

new-arguy

Thanks for the confirmation.

Did you have it located as shown above on mongo001’s upper?
Or, did you have to slide it fwd (a notch or 2) to make room for the #40?

Posted: 9/14/2004 7:39:47 PM EDT

[#9]

ARMS #40 was in the last position and the Scout rail was just forward of it. It was a tight fit but it worked. This was like 5 years ago. I think I have a pic or two of the rifle back then, but I will have to transfer it to a new server, lemme see if I can dig them up. I probably have pics of Hawkeye's rifle set up like that too.

Posted: 9/14/2004 7:46:40 PM EDT

[#10]

Thanks, the pics would be appreciated, if you can find them.

Posted: 9/14/2004 7:50:55 PM EDT

[#11]

that was easy...

My gun like 5 years ago!

Hawkeyes gun like 2 or three years ago

I cant say I know 100% yours will work but these are two different 40's two different GG&G rails, bith worked fin for us. Both are Bushmaster uppers as if it would make a difference?

Posted: 9/14/2004 7:57:05 PM EDT

[#12]

That was quick.
Nice pics, that answers my original question perfectly!

But now I’m curious, why did both of you move away from the GG&G rail?
Have any complaints?

Posted: 9/14/2004 8:03:57 PM EDT

[#13]

Hahahaha, well... I got rid of mine when I went from Reflex to an ACOG. Then the SIR system came out and thats what I have now.

Hawkeye gor rid of his, coincidentally, when he got a SIR too as I recall. SIR took care of the rail extention, free floating barrel and any other rails we might have wnated as well. Both of us like and use other systems, but the two of us remain SIR fans.

Posted: 9/15/2004 12:34:22 PM EDT

[#14]

Thanks for the info.

I did research the SIR(#59), but don't think it will work for my current application.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Does an ARMS #40 fit w/ a GG&G FIRE SCOUT rail.

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