jimbo45 Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 I just wanted to share my experience so far with the Hayl Rail. Personally I like it and think it looks better than all of the other options out there including the M80. People don't like the idea of set screws and I agree but if you run some RTV in the channel front and back of the forend it sits on the gun nice and tight with no wobble. I can post some pics if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NineInchNails Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) Sure, we always like to see photos of accessory fitment! I'm curious, did you apply the RTV in the channel, let it set up then install the forend? There's a lot of different ways to do it. Some might de-grease the forend, lube the channel, apply RTV, install the handguard, let the RTV set and then you didn't modify the weapon at all, only the forend. Some might prefer to let the RTV stay in the channel. Edited August 26, 2019 by NineInchNails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milspec Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Can someone enlighten me and tell me what RTV is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout_21 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Milspec said: Can someone enlighten me and tell me what RTV is? RTV is "Room temp vulcanization" Refers to a silicone sealant used for gasket making on engine parts like oil and transmission pans as well as many other uses. JB weld makes one in black...but there are many other brands. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo45 Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 ok here are some pics. I put the RTV in the channel and let it set up over night I didn't degrease it first but maybe I should have. Not sure if its a permanent fix or something that would need to be redone occasionally. It beats the hell out of paying $500 plus for another M80. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milspec Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Does this negate the need for the set screws? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo45 Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 yes it does though I'm not sure that it won't need to be redone from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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