BigBlue 94
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Came up with a product not on the market... A scout mount picatinny rail / handguard for the Ruger 99/44 Deerfield Carbine. It is essentially a mini-14 type receiver but the gas and recoil system is a bit different. So mini-14 handguards dont fit. Normal scope bases for a mini fit the 99/44 though. But none extended far enough forward for my liking.
I started with a clearanced $37 AR Stoner AR-15 free float tube. I cut most of it off with the band saw. Then i milled a ruger scope ring down to just a flat block. The handguard bolts to the top of the scope ring block with a pair of 6-32 SHC screws. On the forward end, i used an aftermarket 10/22 barrel band, and will weld the handguard to it. While i have the welder going, ill weld a rod on the under side of the rail near the scope ring block to stiffen that thin end up. Then ill Duracoat the whole handguard black.
This whole thing required zero modification to the gun itself. It does place the RDS just a tad high but it still provides a comfortable cheek weld. If i could find cheap 34mm ultra low rings that would do thw trick. The factory barrel band is still in place too since it is slightly shorter/smaller than the 10/22 unit.
I started with a clearanced $37 AR Stoner AR-15 free float tube. I cut most of it off with the band saw. Then i milled a ruger scope ring down to just a flat block. The handguard bolts to the top of the scope ring block with a pair of 6-32 SHC screws. On the forward end, i used an aftermarket 10/22 barrel band, and will weld the handguard to it. While i have the welder going, ill weld a rod on the under side of the rail near the scope ring block to stiffen that thin end up. Then ill Duracoat the whole handguard black.
This whole thing required zero modification to the gun itself. It does place the RDS just a tad high but it still provides a comfortable cheek weld. If i could find cheap 34mm ultra low rings that would do thw trick. The factory barrel band is still in place too since it is slightly shorter/smaller than the 10/22 unit.