i have a DPMS 308 that has a free float tube.. i like the rifle as is.. and have no intention of hanging 8 million "tacticool" accessories from it..

 

BUT i WOULD like to mount a light or at least have the option..

can i mount "universal rail" sections to this tube? will it fit flush?

 

any ideas recommendation?

 

This is a complete guess, but, looking at the picture, I would so no, unless you modify the tube. All the addon rails I've seen require at least 2 screws to hold the rail in place, so unless there are pre-drilled holes in that tube that I don't see in the picture, you would have to drill out the holes yourself. Other option may be to use something like JBWeld to attach the rail piece, altho I'm not sure how well that would hold up with the recoil of a .308. Again, that's just me guessing tho, so take it for what it's worth.

 

How is the rail for the bipod attached?

This is a complete guess, but, looking at the picture, I would so no, unless you modify the tube. All the addon rails I've seen require at least 2 screws to hold the rail in place, so unless there are pre-drilled holes in that tube that I don't see in the picture, you would have to drill out the holes yourself. Other option may be to use something like JBWeld to attach the rail piece, altho I'm not sure how well that would hold up with the recoil of a .308. Again, that's just me guessing tho, so take it for what it's worth.

 

How is the rail for the bipod attached?

 

i would have NO issue drilling some holes..

 

the bipod attaches to the swivel stud....

I want to say this might be a decent option: http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/ind ... gory_id=94

It installs on the front sight post, and not on the handguards or anything. I've heard a lot of good things, and might be an option if you want to limit any smithing.