SR-22 Owners .... I have a question?

[Aprilia Man]

What is this plastic column under the barrel? Right where the front sling stud attaches to ...

Can I remove it to make the barrel free floating?

Will it affect accuracy if removed?

Any damage done if removed?

Any info is much appreciated

Thanks

 

[TDC]

Its useless get rid of it.

Tdc

 

[Danimal247]

Improved accuracy for me shooting off a rest

 

[Justins1877]

If you're not intending to use a bipod, you can get rid of it.

 

[Joe549]

I would leave it in. I tried this on mine and once it was out and everything reattached I was not liking what I was seeing. There was quite a bit of play at the back of the receiver rail from all the weight now pulling forward. The shroud is heavy on its own plus I have a full length top rail, brush guard and a single point picatinny w/swivel mount on the bottom that the bipod attaches to. I think this is too much weight for the two short screws that hold the shroud onto the receiver, they only thread in about 3/8". If I stripped everything off it might be a little more a little more sturdy, but I think it's best to leave the barrel support in.

 

[danager]

I removed mine, no issues with the POI. The guard is pretty firm, even with a short rail and Magpul AFG on it. I have no other accessories and I only use a Magpul ASAP single point sling adaptor. Your call...

 

[Cteve]

Left it on there, that is how ruger intended it to be used. I'm gona go with the makers advice.