Handguard length on an AR or Modern Hunter???

[Gunneegoogoo]

Can I have opinions on the importance for length of the handguard for my MH build??

I'm planning on a 12.5" PRI to save weight over the 15", but can anyone tell me if that makes the bipod stability any worse??

Thx.

-J.

 

[Gunneegoogoo]

Bump

 

[CraigNConnor]

Should be just fine

 

[Gunneegoogoo]

Merci

 

[alberta tactical rifle]

Can I have opinions on the importance for length of the handguard for my MH build??

I'm planning on a 12.5" PRI to save weight over the 15", but can anyone tell me if that makes the bipod stability any worse??

Thx.

-J.

The shorter handguard would leave the gas block exposed, which will ensure that if you load the bipod the gas block does not contact anything. This would be the best situation if a bipod was to be used alot. The shorter the handguard the stiffer it will seem.
The handguard we are seeing guys running bipods having the most issues with is the Fortis. Light has some disadvantages it seems.

 

[Gunneegoogoo]

Ok, sounds like a 12.5" PRI is a good choice.

I'll use the bipod all the time.

-J.