A.R.M.S. vs Daniel Defense

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13 years 7 months ago #7471 by JSteinhoff
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Free float Handguard Rail for Armalite AR-10A4F. Rifle length.

Any thoughts? Thanks!

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13 years 7 months ago #7479 by BUILDING MY SASS
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Not to familiar with them...but there are a couple of others out there...as much as I got a beef with LaRue...they make a "Kick Arss" FF handguard for the AR-10...I will see what I can dig up... ;)
BMS

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13 years 7 months ago #7481 by JSteinhoff
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BMS, Thank you! I will take a good look at the LaRue also. Not getting any response from A.R.M.S. customer service, not very impressive. Daniel Defense has given me better service in the past. JS

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13 years 7 months ago #7529 by sapper772
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I purchasd a Daniels Defense free float quadrail when i built my AR10A4C and i'm very happy with it. It set me back 330.00 bucks but i'm a firm believer in you get what you pay for. My local gunsmith had it machined on in a day for a fee of 30 dollars. It's also made with pride in Savannah GA U.S.A. I could tell a big difference in the weapons firmness compared to the factory 2 piece handguard. With a 4-16x50 scope it's allowing my to place 5 shots within a 4cm group. Hope this info helps.
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13 years 7 months ago #7533 by JSteinhoff
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Thank you for your response! I also believe in quality, and it does come at a price. It would appear your approx. 1 1/2 inch groups are better than your Armalite carbine's factory ratings of 2 to 2 1/2 MOA for that rifle. What range was that achieved at, and what brand scope? Weight gain, balance?

I'm now leaning toward Daniel Denfense. They have promptly responded to my e-mails, and give a 10% discount for prior service, LE/military. It will also mate to my flatop receiver for one long continuous rail, the A.R.M.S does not, and their AR-10 53M SIR system has been discontinued.

I hope to group between 1" and 1 1/2" when project is complete. Next big debate,
scope and scope mount/base. Best regards SAPPER772, JS.

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13 years 7 months ago #7534 by sapper772
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First of all thank you for your service, i'm also prior military. I was shooting at 100 meters using a Osprey Optics scope. I would love to spend 1800.00 on U.S. Optics glass but the wife would just not see the justification it that. The scope sits on a one piece 20 MOA base. I also have a flat to reciever and it matches the factory rail perfect. The top rail sit's about half inch higher then my picatinny gas block. The rail definately adds a little weight to the rifle but along with my other accessories it's not a big concern to me. The balance is perfect, I use a GG&G bipod and it makes for a comfortable and fun day at the range. I live in South Flordia so i'm not privaliged to long distance shooting too often. 200 meters is the most I can reach but the rifle is spot on at that. I was very impressed with the quality of the rail as well. It is machined out of one piece extruded aluminum and comes with 4 rail covers. I'm assuming you have a 9.0 rail on yours like I do. The part # is DD-3002. I ordered mine from JTAC Supply. Feel free to give me any feedback or questions I'll be glad to help you out.

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13 years 7 months ago #7535 by JSteinhoff
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Colt AR-15, Gov. Carbine for CQ work. I went with 20" full rifle Armalite. I may have only gained additional weight, and some muzzle velocity. Accuracy should also be a minor plus over 16" barrel, maybe! So I will need 12" rifle length version, around 340.00 after discount.

I agree on US Optics, NightForce, hard to justify the expense! May boil down to
a local built Leupold, and I've been impressed with Zeiss optics quality.

Stay safe and enjoy that rifle! JS

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13 years 6 months ago #7536 by JSteinhoff
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For mounts, this looks very solid by spendy!

A.R.M.S.® #72Ext-LII 5.56 Cal. MKII Lever® Mount

Built for 5.56 to 7.62

On A.R.M.S. site under mounts, last page!

Reduced harmonics to scope!

Hum??? JS

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13 years 6 months ago #7588 by madcratebuilder
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Look at the SWS hand guards for your AR10, best you can buy IMHO.

$1800-2000 is hard to part with for a Nightforce but I have used one for longer range shooting and I'm spoiled now, saving my pennies for one.
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13 years 6 months ago #7593 by sapper772
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I've taken a look at them and they seem like something i'll be willing to try. I'm saving for a ar15 for cqb gauged in 6.8 and i'll give it a try. I heared alot of great things about the nightfore and i'm sure it will be worth every penny.
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