Best Handguard Lengths for Rifles

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How To Change Your M-LOK Handguard ?
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How To Change Your M-LOK Handguard?

• A good example of a lever-action rail is the
  Marlin M-LOK handguard. It is a great choice for
  lever-action rifles, as it retains the
  traditional look and feel of the rifle while
  adding the benefits of M-LOK attachment points.
• On other models (usually those that are built as
  part of an aftermarket kit), the handguard is
  attached with screws. In this case, you will need
  to remove the screws and set them aside (you may
  want to keep track of which screw goes where, as
  they are not all identical).
• Once the handguard is free, slide it forward off
  of the barrel and set it aside.

• The first step is to remove the barrel from the
  rifle. You do this by loosening the two screws
  that hold the barrel in place on either side of
  the receiver (near the stock). Once these are
  loose, you should be able to pull the barrel out
  by gently wiggling it back and forth.
• Now that the barrel is out of the way, we can
  start on the M-LOK handguard. It comes off in one
  of two ways, depending on the model of M-LOK you
  have purchased or built. On some lever-action
  rails, there is a lever located near the front
  barrel band. This lever is used to release the
  M-LOK handguard from the rifle.

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How To Install a New M-LOK Handguard?

• Now its time to install your new one! The
  process is essentially reversed slide the
  handguard onto the barrel, making sure that it
  sits flush against the receiver on both sides.
• For M-LOK models that are slightly oversized
  (including the Marlin M-LOK Handguard), youll
  need to take out six Allen boltsthree on each
  sideto remove it. These bolts are located just
  above where your fingers would grip the
  handguard, near where its connected to the
  receiver itself.

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How To Install a New M-LOK Handguard?

• Once these bolts are removed, you should be able
  to slide the M-LOK off by pulling it gently
  towards the muzzle end of the rifle. Be careful
  not to pull it off too far, as there are still
  the barrel nut and delta ring to contend with.
• Once the M-LOK is off, install the new one in the
  same way that you removed the old one. Make sure
  to tighten all of the screws and bolts securely,
  so that it doesnt come loose during use. Now
  youre all set! Just dont forget to reattach
  your barrel.
• The M-LOK handguard comes off easily, allowing
  for quick installation of the new M-LOK unit. It
  is important to be careful during the
  removal/installation of M-LOK parts. as some
  M-LOK pieces are interchangeable. for example, a
  user can install an AR10 M5 piece on their rifle
  by mistake.
• After installing the new M-LOK unit, just
  reattach the barrel and youre ready to shoot
  again!

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Some tips to keep in mind while installing a new
M-LOK Handguard are

• M-LOK handguards are not all interchangeable and
  may require slight modification for installation
  on certain firearms.
• Make sure to tighten all screws and bolts
  securely, so that it doesnt come loose during
  use.
• Be careful not to pull the M-LOK handguard off
  too far. As there are still the barrel nut and
  delta ring to contend with.
• M5 nuts are used in place of traditional barrel
  nuts in some M-LOK handguard models for weight
  savings.
• There are many M-LOK handguard models on the
  market from different manufacturers. So it is
  important to do your research before making a
  purchase.

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Wrapping Up

• And thats it! Youve now successfully changed
  your M-LOK handguard. Be sure to give it a test
  run at the range to make sure everything is
  working properly before you take it into the
  field. Make sure you dont miss out on any
  important steps when assembling your M-LOK
  Handguard. Since any misstep can result in an
  incomplete or faulty installation.
• As always, be sure to consult your rifles
  owners manual for specific instructions and
  safety precautions.
• Happy shooting!
• This is originally published at the foxnewstips
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