Topic: help with Bushmaster ORC railed fore end (Read 1078 times)

courtknee · « **on:** July 11, 2011, 08:07:26 AM »

I have purchased a Bushmaster 308 ORC. I an interested in a front rail systems so I can use flip up sights. I would like for the rails to line up (the rail below the risers of course). Being a total AR newbie, how do I find and rail system that would not require more than basic modification of the rifle?

thanks!

survivalshop · « **Reply #1 on:** July 11, 2011, 09:03:38 AM »

Not sure what you mean by risers, but you have a DPMS type of AR 308 & there is a section just for Bushmaster below some where , you answer may be there .

This will probably be moved down there. & welcome to the AR 308 family & here, of course.

JGshooter · « **Reply #2 on:** July 12, 2011, 03:20:02 AM »

I think what you are looking for is called a drop in hand guard. the free floating ones require some gunsmithing. Be sure you get one for a DPMS .308. Like this one

http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=292

courtknee · « **Reply #3 on:** July 12, 2011, 04:49:40 AM »

Thanks for the reply and sorry for posting in the wrong forum. The current handguard/fore end is 8" long - not including the lips which lock into place around the delta ring and the metal piece at the front. The one in the link is 6.125" - does this mean it would not fit?

courtknee · « **Reply #4 on:** July 12, 2011, 05:06:08 AM »

Quote from: survivalshop on July 11, 2011, 09:03:38 AM

Not sure what you mean by risers, but you have a DPMS type of AR 308 & there is a section just for Bushmaster below some where , you answer may be there .

Thanks - I'll see if I find something.

survivalshop · « **Reply #5 on:** July 12, 2011, 08:08:34 AM »

Quote from: courtknee on July 12, 2011, 04:49:40 AM

Thanks for the reply and sorry for posting in the wrong forum. The current handguard/fore end is 8" long - not including the lips which lock into place around the delta ring and the metal piece at the front. The one in the link is 6.125" - does this mean it would not fit?

Sounds like a mid length or in between or is that the way it is with the removable ?

Try these.http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm

courtknee · « **Reply #6 on:** July 12, 2011, 12:50:58 PM »

Not sure on that one. I emailed Midwest Industries and the person who replied said they are coming out with one in the next 3-4 weeks and production is underway.

If a railed fore end is not available, why alternatives do you believe I would have in the way of iron sights? I thought about a gas block with rails, but once again I'm not sure on sizing and if it would be level with the rail on top of the receiver. I would really like a flip up model as in the future would like to have such a set paired with optics.

thanks again!

JJwestbrook · « **Reply #7 on:** July 12, 2011, 01:54:33 PM »

the bushmaster ORC is a midlength

courtknee · « **Reply #8 on:** July 12, 2011, 02:30:30 PM »

Please forgive me as I'm short on terminology - being a mid-length - is that is a set dimension? For example, if I purchased a mid length rail one vendor it would be the same as a mid length purchased elsewhere?

edgecrusher · « **Reply #9 on:** July 12, 2011, 10:00:47 PM »

Yes it should be standard between vendors, midlength should be a one size for most manufacturers. Also check out Troy industries,larue, and retailers like brownells and others of the like. Just make sure you are searching for dpms /bushy orc in. 308 as ar15 are different sizes