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Title: Freeland rail - what is it for and why is it even there?
Post by: White Horseradish on December 03, 2012, 03:43:11 PM

The new rifle that I have almost put together has a stock that came with a funny rail inset into the forearm. Research tells me that this skinny thing is a Freeland rail. What I can't figure out is why it's there and what to do with it. Just about the only accessories I have found for it are handstops (which I'm not entirely sure how to use) and various converters to either a sling stud or Picatinny rail.

What's the deal?

Title: Re: Freeland rail - what is it for and why is it even there?
Post by: brimic on December 03, 2012, 03:52:17 PM

My Savage 10FP has one of these, I think its a Freeland because I'm pretty sure its not a Anschutz rail.

You can order a rail adapter to add a sling swivel or a mounting point for a bipod.

Example: here's what I ordered for a choate stock:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/749685/choate-ultimate-sniper-and-varmint-stock-bipod-adapter-rail-steel-black

edit: Just noticed on your post that you outlined what they are used for:

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Just about the only accessories I have found for it are handstops (which I'm not entirely sure how to use) and various converters to either a sling stud or Picatinny rail.

Yep- that's their purpose.....