
Originally Posted by
Magsz
Yes, i know that technically the Omega rails are considered free float rails since they do not attach to the barrel but since the rail does not have its own proprietary barrel nut, i was wondering if anyone had any issues using rail mounted sights on their omega rails and subsequently zeroing their rifles.
I recently purchased an upper that i am absolutely stoked about but i got to thinking that since there are technically four contact points on the rail that interface with the barrel if the set screws were not equally screwed into the rail your sight plane wouldnt be in line.
Let's think this through.
Omega rail is tight with no wobble?
If yes, then who cares if it is parallel to the barrel or anything else?
Your sight plane is between the rear aperture and the front sight post and has nothing to do with what your front barrel or anything looks like.
Your barrel could be in the shape of a big U with a weird modern art forearm and you could still get a perfectly usable "sight plane."
The issue is whether or not the thing that the front sight is attached to is firmly attached to the rear of the gun. Not whether or not the rail is exactly parallel to the barrel. The FSB or gas block sight for that matter when used also need to be firm with no wobble or movement. It is not a rail issue.
Obviously you want it more or less in the same line as the barrel points to avoid having to have massive amounts of windage adjustment in the back
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