Hi guys.
There's a lot of different after market rails on the market and every single of them is different. Some are flush to the top of the receiver, some are extended, some have mirage band hook at the end which make them longer, etc. It's impossible for Cadex to control what type of rails may be assembled on the top of a Remington or Rem clone action. This is why the fore-end tube has been trimmed in order to have a maximum of space for the longer top rail.
Basically to avoid any contact with the fore-end tube the top rail cannot stick-out further than 0. " from the end of the action (receiver). See example of a top rail finishing flush to the action receiver.
From the end of your action up to the fore-end tube the maximum length the top rail could stick out would be .270"
I hope it helps to better understand.
Hi Patrice,
I am a bit confused. In the photo example you indicate that the rail should not extend beyond the action. Then you say the rail can stick out .270". Which do you recommend?
In my build, I cut the rail back until I could put a .060 feeler gauge between the rail and the fore end tube. The rail has a lug that prevents forward movement under recoil. Is this enough clearance?
Best regards, B
