Free-floating barrel
Adding images of an AR-15 free floating barrel example
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Alternatives include using a stock made from composite materials or metal chassis which do not deform as much under temperature or humidity changes, or a wooden stock with a fiberglass contact area ("[[rifle bedding|glass bedding]]").{{cite web |title=s Glass Bedding the Customization You Need for Your Rifle’s Accuracy? |url=https://proshotsrange.com/news/glass-bedding-customization-need-rifles-accuracy |website=Proshots.com |publisher=© 2026 ProShots |access-date=19 April 2026 |date=19 March 2021}} Stocks which contact the barrel are still popular for many utility weapons, though most precision rifle designs have adopted free-floating barrels. |
Alternatives include using a stock made from composite materials or metal chassis which do not deform as much under temperature or humidity changes, or a wooden stock with a fiberglass contact area ("[[rifle bedding|glass bedding]]").{{cite web |title=s Glass Bedding the Customization You Need for Your Rifle’s Accuracy? |url=https://proshotsrange.com/news/glass-bedding-customization-need-rifles-accuracy |website=Proshots.com |publisher=© 2026 ProShots |access-date=19 April 2026 |date=19 March 2021}} Stocks which contact the barrel are still popular for many utility weapons, though most precision rifle designs have adopted free-floating barrels. |
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[[File:Ruger AR556 Free Float Handguard Model.jpg|thumb|[[Ruger AR-556]] Free Float Handguard Model uses a free-floating barrel and rail system]] |
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[[File:Ruger AR556 Free Floating barrel.jpg|thumb|[[Ruger AR-556]] Free Float Model's free-floating [[M-LOK]] rail and barrel]] |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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