Replied by BUILDING MY SASS on topic Free floating vs drop ins
To answer your first question, yes there is a difference, as what was stated the AR-10 receiver is larger..so the Height is the concern on that issue as for Drop ins...and yes it does depend on your gas tube length..
A mid length will not fit a Rifle length and visa verse. As to the barrel nuts...in most cases the Barrel Nut wrench will fit both...though the AR-10 BN is larger...the Tooth Pattern is the same, at least with the ArmaLites...I use the same wrench on both...as for installing the FF HG...
to give you an idea of what is needed, I recently did a "Installation" video on the MI AR-10 SS One Piece Free Float Handguard....
It give you a "Step by Step" process on how to install that Handguard...
You may want to take a look at it...
But Seriously given your statement on your accuracy...I might suggest the G2 Two Piece Drop In Railed Handguard from MI...it will replace your Plastic ones and give you several mounting options....and is a very nice Handguard...
There is also a vid on that in the Handguard section....
I hope this is of some help...if you would like I can post the links to the vids...
BMS
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Replied by pookybear308 on topic Free floating vs drop ins
(further thoughts from above post)
So, if you were to use a free float guard, how do you determine the proper length for your barrel? I'm planning a 20" lightweight profile barrel...would a 13.5" Troy be appropriate?
Opinions please.
Replied by faawrenchbndr on topic Free floating vs drop ins
The length is determined by the gas system, unless you use a low profile gas block.
A 20" barrel will have a rifle length gas system, will need a rifle length handguard, if keeping a railed gas block or a front sight base.
Mine has. 20" barrel with a low pro gas block, 15" Apex handguard
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Replied by Lizardette on topic Free floating vs drop ins
I think Pooky was asking how long a standard rifle length handguard is.
I'm pretty sure that's eleven inches, by the way.
As mentioned, that's only if you want the handguard to come up to the back of the gas block. If you're using a railed gas block or an A2 gas block, that's the length you need. If you're going to use a low profile gas block, the handguard can be longer and cover the gas block.
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