Benson X
.270 WIN
I have seen the write-ups for adding a rail section to the stock forend, which is a great (inexpensive) way to get a railed forend. I was debating getting the ETA Rhino/Bobcat setup, but I can't justify the cost, weight, and added bulk. I want to add a simple rail to accommodate an AFG or an alternative mount for my Taclight if I don't use the barrel clamp.
After reviewing the 'How-Tos' to add a Magpul or UTG Rails, it seems everyone has been filing/grinding the bottom of the forend to make it flat and flush with the rail. I really don't want to do this, even though it is a minimal amount, it still weakens the integrity of an already thin piece of polymer.
Has anyone tried using a different rail that has a curved base? I found a few on Brownells that might work well if it matches the curvature of the 930 forend.
Mesa's Bennelli M2 receiver rail:
Remington Versamax Rail
Mesa's Rem.870 Rail (it is curved radius on bottom)
Weigand Ruger Mount:
Precision Reflex Rem. 7615 Mount:
LSP S&W M-41 Mount:
Precision Rem. 870/1100/11-87 Mount:
Pac-Lite Receiver mount:
A.R.M.S Rail (not sure the length of this one)
Warne Tactical Rem. Base:
Has anyone tried any of these, or a different Rail mount that has a curved radius base?
In theory, if the curvature is close, it should screw right on and be flush with the forend. Maybe I am over-thinking the whole thing, but I am always looking for ways to improve or make mods like this easier.
Let me know your thoughts! Feel free to share your ideas and opinions, or let me know if I am making an relatively easy/simple mod more difficult than it needs to be.
After reviewing the 'How-Tos' to add a Magpul or UTG Rails, it seems everyone has been filing/grinding the bottom of the forend to make it flat and flush with the rail. I really don't want to do this, even though it is a minimal amount, it still weakens the integrity of an already thin piece of polymer.
Has anyone tried using a different rail that has a curved base? I found a few on Brownells that might work well if it matches the curvature of the 930 forend.
Mesa's Bennelli M2 receiver rail:
Remington Versamax Rail
Mesa's Rem.870 Rail (it is curved radius on bottom)
Weigand Ruger Mount:
Precision Reflex Rem. 7615 Mount:
LSP S&W M-41 Mount:
Precision Rem. 870/1100/11-87 Mount:
Pac-Lite Receiver mount:
A.R.M.S Rail (not sure the length of this one)
Warne Tactical Rem. Base:
Has anyone tried any of these, or a different Rail mount that has a curved radius base?
In theory, if the curvature is close, it should screw right on and be flush with the forend. Maybe I am over-thinking the whole thing, but I am always looking for ways to improve or make mods like this easier.
Let me know your thoughts! Feel free to share your ideas and opinions, or let me know if I am making an relatively easy/simple mod more difficult than it needs to be.