How much clearance between the rail and suppressor?
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How much clearance between the rail and suppressor?
First post here so take it easy on me. I bought my first can last week in a AAC 5.56 sd and am now playing the waiting game. But I was just curious how much clearance I should have between the rail and suppressor? I plan on getting a BCM 11.5 upper and want the rail to run as close to the can as possible without contacting. Would a 11" rail cut it too close? Any input or rail suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.
Re: How much clearance between the rail and suppressor?
get a rail that has a larger ID than the silencer's OD. then get a rail that's any length you want, it can even be longer than your barrel
heres an example of a 10.5" barrel and a 12" rail.
heres an example of a 10.5" barrel and a 12" rail.
300 blackout form 1: http://www.silencertalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=137293
5.56 form 1:
http://www.silencertalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=141800&p=955647#p955647
5.56 form 1:
http://www.silencertalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=141800&p=955647#p955647
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Re: How much clearance between the rail and suppressor?
I was trying to avoid the can going under the rail. I would like easy access to the qd mount so I can switch it between rifles.
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Re: How much clearance between the rail and suppressor?
Then you'll have to measure from the front of your upper to just behind the muzzle device.Rothperson87 wrote:I was trying to avoid the can going under the rail. I would like easy access to the qd mount so I can switch it between rifles.
Take into account whether the rear of your can extends passed this point.
Get a rail equal to or smaller than this dimension.
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Re: How much clearance between the rail and suppressor?
I would do that but I don't yet have the upper or suppressor. I was hoping someone would have a similar setup and tell me what their specs were.