Good Inexpensive AR Free-Float Tube.

[Will_White]

I have a dissipator style AR with a rifle length fixed front sight and I'm looking to get a simple free float tube for a little better accuracy. I was thinking of getting a hogue knurled aluminum tube because I like the looks of it and it fits with the front sight, but I would would have to drill it for a rail and sling which isn't really a big deal. Are there any other FF Tubes like the Hogue with a small Picatinny rail on the front for bi-pods and slings?

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[No_Regerts]

How far are you shooting? Is the rifle set up with a magnified optic, 0x optic, etc?

The reason I ask, is that there could be a point of diminishing returns that isn't worth the hassle. You could use a drop-in handguard that offers the ability to attach whatever you'd want.

 

[DenimChicken]

The ALG rails are quality gear and can be had for around $100 depending on length. They're MLOK so you can add a sling mount or rail section.

Ergonomic Modular Rail (EMR) V1 M-LOK

 

[DirectDrive]

White Oak might have what you want...
Shop New Varmint Rifle Float Tube | Handguards and Parts
Or install the "kit" (see both options above) onto your Hogue.
Shop New 3 Rail Kit | Handguards and Parts

 

[Will_White]

How far are you shooting? Is the rifle set up with a magnified optic, 0x optic, etc?

The reason I ask, is that there could be a point of diminishing returns that isn't worth the hassle. You could use a drop-in handguard that offers the ability to attach whatever you'd want.

It has a red dot on it, and I'm shooting out to 2-300 yards. I already have a bayonet lug rail for a light and sling mount. With irons it wasn't really a problem because the sight moved with the barrel but with the red dot using the sling or resting the handguard on something opens up the group.

The ALG rails are quality gear and can be had for around $100 depending on length. They're MLOK so you can add a sling mount or rail section.

Ergonomic Modular Rail (EMR) V1 M-LOK

Those look good but I don't think they'll fit with the front sight, I'm only seeing 10, 13, and 15" rails.

White Oak might have what you want...
Shop New Varmint Rifle Float Tube | Handguards and Parts
Or install the "kit" (see both options above) onto your Hogue.
Shop New 3 Rail Kit | Handguards and Parts

That looks almost exactly what I was thinking of, do you know if it fits with a rifle length front sight attached?

 

[DirectDrive]

That looks almost exactly what I was thinking of, do you know if it fits with a rifle length front sight attached?

You would have to take the FSB off to install the handguard.
It's made for a low pro gas block but I suppose you could notch the handguard if you wanted to keep the FSB.

 

[Stomper]

It doesn't have a USGI FSB on it (receiver height railed gas-Block w/ 45° offset BUIS) but here's my 6.8SPC kit with a rifle-length Houge free-float tube for a visual reference. It's quite comfortable on the support-hand as they middle section has a rubber over-mould on it.

 

[Roop]

I have the knurled Hogue on one of my uppers and have drilled and tapped it to add a sling swivel. I'd recommend it, especially for $50.

 

[ron]

Low profile gas block and float tube passing over it. Back up flip up
front sight. I like YHM float tubes and flip up sights. Quality
but not too exspensive. Many different types and lengths to choose
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