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Thread: How The Heck Do I Attach Accessory Rails?

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    Be careful not to strip the screws (ask me how I know) Troy was great about sending me longer replacements which may not have worked if I didn't have a pencil barrel.
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    Quote Originally Posted by xanderzuk View Post
    Ok, just took the hand guard off, super duper easy.

    DaBears, you made it sound as if one has to re-torque the barrel nut every time you take the hand guard off. Just a context issue I think.
    No, you're right. I don't know why I threw that in there. It was probably a by-product of paying more attention to the TV than the keyboard while typing.


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    Lurker with a helpful hint:

    I've found that initially attaching the rail segements and backing plates with longer screws helps. The additional screw length allows you to grab onto those elusive and ever-sliding-out-of-position backing plates a little easier. You may also use a paint stir stick split lengthwise or a similar improvised tool to help hold them inside the rail while your third hand is threading the screws. You may even want to try a little loop of Gorilla Tape to keep the plate on the stick. Once you have it secured, remove the longer screws one at a time and replace them with the factory ones. And yes, it's just about impossible to do with the unit attached to the upper.

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