Critical Paintball Forward / Back Drop Rail w/ CCM on/off ASA?

Brad Krodel · 08-09-2012, 03:13 PM

Has any one tried mounting a CCM on/off ASA on a Critical mini rail? The rail I have doesn't seem to matchup with the dovetail on the CCM ASA.
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Any suggestions to make this work?

Thanks,
Brad

Talfuchre · 08-13-2012, 10:25 AM

I have not - I can't imagine that it would not work though.

With that said - why not use the CCM rail - it works and looks nice.

TF

CCM CHICK · 08-13-2012, 11:04 AM

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FiXeL · 08-14-2012, 11:31 AM

That should fit in theory, but the problem with dovetails is that the tolerances have to be really tight, or the rail won't clamp at all. Let's say the slot cut in the asa is a little on the small size, (but within tolerances) and the rail's dovetails were also cut a little too big (also within tolerances) than there's a chance that they won't fit. Also anodising adds a few mills to the dimensions.

If you have a vise nearby, you could try to bend the rail's dovetails slightly inwards... Remove the set screws, and use something to protect the surface of the rail (a few strips of aluminum will do) and give it a slight bend... Not too much though, you only need a few thou to make it fit.

Brad Krodel · 08-14-2012, 05:53 PM

Thanks for the responses. I had to take a little material off of the critical rail & then it worked perfectly. A little filing and some polishing and it turned out nicely. The CCM ASA was not the problem. CCM FTW!

And thanks for taking an interest Mel. It was a pleasure talking with you.

CCM CHICK · 08-15-2012, 11:05 AM

Like wise! Thanks for taking the time to call!

08-09-2012, 03:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Brad Krodel Active Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Carolina	Critical Paintball Forward / Back Drop Rail w/ CCM on/off ASA? Has any one tried mounting a CCM on/off ASA on a Critical mini rail? The rail I have doesn't seem to matchup with the dovetail on the CCM ASA. CRITICAL PAINTBALL MINI RAIL BLACK OFFSET \| eBay Any suggestions to make this work? Thanks, Brad __________________ FEEDBACK: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

08-13-2012, 10:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Talfuchre Yellow - Green Join Date: May 2006	I have not - I can't imagine that it would not work though. With that said - why not use the CCM rail - it works and looks nice. TF __________________ Pumpenstein - NSA National Champions TF's MCB Trust.

08-14-2012, 11:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
FiXeL Autotriggerhappy. :) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Leeuwarden, The Netherlands	That should fit in theory, but the problem with dovetails is that the tolerances have to be really tight, or the rail won't clamp at all. Let's say the slot cut in the asa is a little on the small size, (but within tolerances) and the rail's dovetails were also cut a little too big (also within tolerances) than there's a chance that they won't fit. Also anodising adds a few mills to the dimensions. If you have a vise nearby, you could try to bend the rail's dovetails slightly inwards... Remove the set screws, and use something to protect the surface of the rail (a few strips of aluminum will do) and give it a slight bend... Not too much though, you only need a few thou to make it fit. __________________ Yes! I love being in battle! I love the moment when my marker stops being a machine and becomes part of me! My blood boils and my mind goes all white! It's an incredible high! There's no time to think, only action!

08-14-2012, 05:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Brad Krodel Active Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Carolina	Thanks for the responses. I had to take a little material off of the critical rail & then it worked perfectly. A little filing and some polishing and it turned out nicely. The CCM ASA was not the problem. CCM FTW! And thanks for taking an interest Mel. It was a pleasure talking with you. __________________ FEEDBACK: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

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