556 Tactical Releases Modular Rail System

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posted on October 11, 2012
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Light weight and durable, the 556 Tactical Evolution Series fore-ends offer the perfect upgrade for 3-gun shooters, LE/Military or weekend enthusiasts alike. The 1.8-inch facetted O.D .offers a comfortable shooting platform while not being to large for most shooters. Accessory rails can be added or removed easily to adapt the hand guard to your needs (units can also be mounted at 45-degree offsets).

Patent Pending

The thermal bushing locks onto the stock barrel nutNo special tools required for installationThe inside diameter is large enough to fit most suppressors (1.56 inches)Continuous mil spec top railDuel anti rotation tabsRelieved for most gas piston systemsThermal Bushings helps reduce heat transfer to hand guardSupplied with 2x2-inch rail kits and 1x4-inch rail kitTube Matl 6010 T6, Bushing Matl. 303 StainlessMil-spec Hard coat Anodized

Length - Price - Weight7 inches - $155.00 - 7.2 ounces9 inches - $165.00 - 8.3 ounces10 inches - $170.00 - 8.8 ounces11 inches - $175.00 - 9.3 ounces12.37 inches - $195.00 - 10.2 ounces15 inches - $205.00 - 11.7 ounces

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