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    Quote Originally Posted by burgeman View Post
    Was test firing a 11.5" BCM upper build and thought the Fortis REV 12" rail would be ok with the muzzle tucked in. Got about 200 rounds through it on a rest before it blew out. $200 mistake learned, good thing my hand was not up there.
    Wow. Really lets you know just how much pressure is being vented.
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    Thanks for posting this. We preach "Go shoot the rifle" and this is a graphic illustration why. When I saw the title of the thread, I thought "Just how do you blow up a rail?" Now I know. I never would have thought a compensator inside a handguard would have such dramatic results. I just figured it wasn't a good idea because it'd render the compensator useless.

    Kudos for manning up and sharing. As this is costing you $200, you've paid for your mistake. Considering the damage and that your hands are still intact, I'd say you got off cheap. That's what I'd figure in your place. Congratulations, learning has occurred
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    Really makes you think about how much pressure a Suppressor has to contain


    Quote Originally Posted by WillBrink View Post
    Wow. Really lets you know just how much pressure is being vented.
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    Quote Originally Posted by burgeman View Post
    Might try to cut it, maybe salvage something. I was using this rail on my 16" BCM upper, so I need to start looking for a replacement.
    How much would you have left if you cut it after the damaged part, 9" or 10"? If you do cut it be sure to post pics.

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    Re: I blew up my rail

    I'm going to guesstimate about 9 inches

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    Quote Originally Posted by wahoo95 View Post
    It can be done but you should use a handguard designed for it such as the one Warsport uses in their LVOA

    I understand that the OP did this as a temporary setup, but I just can't fathom why anyone would do this on purpose as shown above? WTH?

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    Cut the damaged section off and touch up the bare aluminum. It'll give it character!

    Thanks for sharing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mtdawg169 View Post
    I understand that the OP did this as a temporary setup, but I just can't fathom why anyone would do this on purpose as shown above? WTH?
    I was going to say "ridiculous" but I didn't want to be provocative so I didn't say it.

    Quote Originally Posted by RMiller View Post
    Cut the damaged section off and touch up the bare aluminum. It'll give it character!

    Thanks for sharing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by burgeman View Post
    It was a decent learning experience and I didn't know the muzzle could put out that kind of pressure. I was amazed when I saw it.

    I don't mind bringing a bone headed mistake to the internet, maybe I helped someone out today. My main concern right now is getting the 16" back up and running with a rail. My dept went through the drmo process and got a bunch of Vietnam era m16's for patrol use. I was using the 16" for duty to avoid the Vietnam weapons.

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    Glad you posted it! I see a trend in this direction, with the rails 'bout to the muzzle, hopefully some will learn the limit of how far you really want to get that rail out towards the muzzle! (Unless you use a Levang as mentioned.. )
    Glad you are also okay!
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    Seems to be several kabooms of ARs here lately...
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