Mlok covers for XLR chassis? (Hunting)

[Dr. Davy Jones]

Hi all, hoping to hear from people who hunt with their XLR chassis in the cold and are more ingenious than me.

I’ve got an Element Gen 2 (with mlok slots) that I love but I had an issue last year with the fore-end freezing to my pant leg while sitting (lol welcome to Maine). I currently have BCM mlok panels on it, but they’re not wide enough and really don’t solve the problem. (See photo)

Has anyone found some wider mlok covers that do a better job covering the aluminum? Or devised another solution?

I searched for a while and found these, not sure they’d fit well but might buy them and see how they do….

https://centurionarms.com/mlok-handguard-rail-cover-3-pack/


BCM mlok panels…

 

[Dr. Davy Jones]

C’mon people- help a brother out

 

[Franko]

Precision Underground makes a handguard that might meet you needs.

 

[MCSO1357]

T.A.R. Grip

Thermal and Reverb Grip. Made to protect your rail from dings when banging around, prevent and absorb vibration, and protect your hands from heat in intensive firing situations. Rail Covers include four of our Patent Pending ArcBands™ for mounting to the rifle. There are three channels built...

arcaneconcerted.com

Kind of a wrap thing that goes around the forearm.

 

[LawnMM]

Try the rubber mlok cover panels

 

[Dr. Davy Jones]

Try the rubber mlok cover panels

From where?

 

[LawnMM]

Magpul

 

[Dr. Davy Jones]

Magpul

Those do look wider, thanks

 

[strikeeagle1]

wrap the forend in a skidpad. done.

 

[Powder_Burns]

Like that precision underground setup. Big nylon/cordura sleeve deal that wraps the whole forearm. They will custom tailor it to your specs too.

 

[mark5pt56]

I would make sure it's a material that won't absorb water as you know, the whole thing will be a giant ice cube. Slip a bicycle inner tuber over it, paint it as it appears you like paint.
Other than that, type 2 Magpuls would work fine

 

[Powder_Burns]

You make a good point about absorption. I wonder how effective waxing or dwr treatment would be.

 

[mark5pt56]

I think for your use, the Magpul type 2's might be the option. Although they could still get wet and freeze to your clothes, etc. But highly unlikely. If you are getting that wet, I would be concerned more so with my rifle action, etc.

 

[RayDBonz]

Railscales makes some, but they are expensive!

G10 XOS® in MLOK

Get a better grip on your AR-15 without sacrificing weight. Our XOS™ rail scales give you customizable grip options in a light, durable, low-profile option. Meet RailScales' XOS™ for MLOK rail systems here.

railscales.us

 

[Dr. Davy Jones]

I think for your use, the Magpul type 2's might be the option. Although they could still get wet and freeze to your clothes, etc. But highly unlikely. If you are getting that wet, I would be concerned more so with my rifle action, etc.

Haha yeah. The issue was a river crossing on that day to get to my spot. Had risen much higher than when I scouted.
Ended well though.

 

[XLR308]

Get a piece of Kydex and form it to the shape of the forearm.
If done properly it should snap in place.

 

[Dr. Davy Jones]

Get a piece of Kydex and form it to the shape of the forearm.
If done properly it should snap in place.

Oh man that’s a great idea

 

[mark5pt56]

Get a piece of Kydex and form it to the shape of the forearm.
If done properly it should snap in place.

Sounds like a plan, form indents in the slots. Guess you could always make vent holes also.

 

[Steel head]

I always thought about dipping the fore end in plasti dip or spraying it in undercoating.

 

[XLR308]

Sounds like a plan, form indents in the slots. Guess you could always make vent holes also.

Sky is the limit, its great material to work with and ideal for what the OP is looking to do.
I love my XLR chassis but its the Carbon so my little piggies wont be freezing to it

 

[Crews]

Haha yeah. The issue was a river crossing on that day to get to my spot. Had risen much higher than when I scouted.
Ended well though.

Man you’re barking up the wrong damned tree. Just get a pair of waders and leave your gun the way it is.

 

[ShadowAviator]

Not sure how much weight it adds, but you can use poly rail sections with a rail cover.

I don't usually use the arca rail for hunting, so I wanted to make the forearm easier to hold in cold weather.

Like this.

On the sides, I think the magpul mlok covers would work. However, because the XLR mlok slot are thicker, you may need to modify the covers. I think I am using bcm covers in the picture.