the new vltor is your best bet, some new loaded models come with the extended vltor railIs it possible to mount a forward rail on a "Loaded"? I noticed that Amegaranges and Ultimak wont mount on a Medium-Heavy or Loaded. I did not realize the limitations of mounts on a Loaded or Med Barrel.
Straight from http://www.amegaranges.com/product_pages/m14_m1a.php:I think amega ranges came out with a scout rail for a med weight barrel
Thanks, I checked that out now. I sent them an e-mail since it looks like I'm on a fine line with them, will find out soon:the new vltor is your best bet, some new loaded models come with the extended vltor rail
loaded is a medium weight it will fitStraight from http://www.amegaranges.com/product_pages/m14_m1a.php:
"It will NOT fit Chinese made barrels or "Loaded" M1A's with their medium-heavy or heavy barrels. All Stainless barrels are "Heavy" barrels, and will not fit."
Thanks, I checked that out now. I sent them an e-mail since it looks like I'm on a fine line with them, will find out soon:
"The upper rail assembly fits on most M14/M1A platform, but with the exception of some “Heavy Barrel” systems; such as National Match models"