Hi, like the title says I bought a diamond specter length rail and when I installed it the barrel nut wouldn't tighten the barrel down. The threads bottomed out th the receiver but there seems to still be a gap which lets the barrel spin and wobble. Was wondering if anyone else has used the diamond foregrip YHM and had the same issue. I used the proper barrel nut tool and torqued it good, so I know that is not an issue. Thanks for any help.
Jr carbine YHM foreward hand grip not fitting properly
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Quite interested in the responses to this issue as well, I just picked up a JR Carbine and would like a different fore-end, the stock one just looks silly being so short
Does the YHM not thread right onto the existing stock barrel nut?
Does the YHM not thread right onto the existing stock barrel nut?
After doing some more reading, it is about half/half
Some say the YHM hand guards are a direct drop in... screw them on and away you go
Others say they take fitting and shims, which is it?
My only question would be, are people using the factory barrel nut, or putting on the 'new' YHM barrel nut?
Some say the YHM hand guards are a direct drop in... screw them on and away you go
Others say they take fitting and shims, which is it?
My only question would be, are people using the factory barrel nut, or putting on the 'new' YHM barrel nut?
Cant remember the length, all the same from E&L.
It's a set screw and a pretty trick collar that tighten at the base.
So just to check facts, and make sure we are all on the same page.
The one you have installed is a lightweight, not "diamond" series?
Not sure if there is any difference in installation etc, but before I go spending another $100+ I want to be sure I'm right
Also did the YHM barrel nut go on no problems? The OP had stated his bottomed out and ran out of threads, without locking the barrel in place... did you need any shims ?
Also emailed the E&L guys after noticing all the shrouds you guys are rocking, makes it look much much sleeker than the stock JR for sure
The one you have installed is a lightweight, not "diamond" series?
Not sure if there is any difference in installation etc, but before I go spending another $100+ I want to be sure I'm right
Also did the YHM barrel nut go on no problems? The OP had stated his bottomed out and ran out of threads, without locking the barrel in place... did you need any shims ?
Also emailed the E&L guys after noticing all the shrouds you guys are rocking, makes it look much much sleeker than the stock JR for sure
So just to check facts, and make sure we are all on the same page.
The one you have installed is a lightweight, not "diamond" series?
Not sure if there is any difference in installation etc, but before I go spending another $100+ I want to be sure I'm right
Also did the YHM barrel nut go on no problems? The OP had stated his bottomed out and ran out of threads, without locking the barrel in place... did you need any shims ?
Also emailed the E&L guys after noticing all the shrouds you guys are rocking, makes it look much much sleeker than the stock JR for sure
This is the "lightweight" series. No shims, rock solid lockup on the barrel nut.
No modifications
So I ended up shimming the YHM barrel nut and it worked out good. Barrel is solid and after shooting 100 rounds its is still solid and accurate as compared to my usual shooting habits. I'd rather have not had to make mods but at least I know the diamond forearm is not mod free. Would definitely suggest the light weight like the other guy suggested.
