Rail for 24" White Oak barrel

[richc]

Hey all,

I purchased a 24" White Oak barrel. I have a lower with a 20" White Oak barrel on it and figured I'd make another upper to use for long range shooting.

What would you suggest for a rail for this upper? Length? Brand? Model? Whatever you've got would be helpful.

Thanks

Rich

 

[PatMcD]

I wouldn't overthink it. I'd get something under $150 in a 15" length that would allow for adding a bipod. You don'y need any M-lok, keymod crap because you won't be adding all the gay doo-dads that others usually do.
For my service rifle, I just found a quadrail on clearance. $40. No one can prove to me it doesn't work as well as a $375 Geissele rail.

 

[Golddiggie]

https://diamondhead-usa.com gets my vote. I picked up one of their rails for my AR10 pistol build. LOVE the feel in hand of it.

Their site appears to be having some issues today. Still a very good product.

 

[Canndo]

I like the JP precision MKIII. This is my 24” 6.5 Grendel.

 

[Tackdriver VillenTactical]

I believe I had one if those barrels. Mine came with an oversized manifold block for a .936 diameter barrel at the gas port. If yours has one also, you will need a rail with an internal dimension that’s is on the larger size. I think I used a yhm rifle length quad rail.

Dave

 

[richc]

I believe I had one if those barrels. Mine came with an oversized manifold block for a .936 diameter barrel at the gas port. If yours has one also, you will need a rail with an internal dimension that’s is on the larger size. I think I used a yhm rifle length quad rail.

Dave

Thank you... you are correct. The gas block is HUGE and I didn't consider that.

 

[richc]

I like the JP precision MKIII. This is my 24” 6.5 Grendel.
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Beautiful looking rifle! Simple but elegant.

 

[Golddiggie]

Thank you... you are correct. The gas block is HUGE and I didn't consider that.

Should still be able to get a low profile block that will fit under most handguards.