Snowpeak Cut the rail?

Ok, so the scope rail on the m60b/zelos bothers me. It's almost pointless to be that long and shaped goofy. Only if you wanted to add a light or something i could see needing the forward part of the rail.

I'm thinking of cutting it flush to the action. I have a cantilever scope mount that I use at the rear most slots, so I'd still have a couple sections to use for a 90° rail.

What you guys think?

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I'm going to be cutting down a barrel for it and keeping the length down anyhow. I think it would look better when shortened.
 
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Ok, so the scope rail on the m60b/zelos bothers me. It's almost pointless to be that long and shaped goofy. Only if you wanted to add a light or something i could see needing the forward part of the rail.

I'm thinking of cutting it flush to the action. I have a cantilever scope mount that I use at the rear most slots, so I'd still have a couple sections to use for a 90° rail.

What you guys think?

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I'm going to be cutting down a barrel for it and keeping the length down anyhow. I think it would look better when shortened.
WTF...it's...your...gun, right ?
Do as you wish to it. NO need to ask others for their approval.
Just remember, it may be difficult or impossible to go back.

Mike
 
WTF...it's...your...gun, right ?
Do as you wish to it. NO need to ask others for their approval.
Just remember, it may be difficult or impossible to go back.

Mike
Isn't that the point of the forum, to ask opinions and get feedback? Just asking what others take is on it.
 
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Look doesn't bother me but YouTuber with M60B .35 trimmed his down for weight saving, IIRC was more than Firewalker removed. WM
Probably claimed he couldn’t muster up the energy to carry it all day until he cut that 3oz off. Now the gun handles like a dream.
 
Ok, so the scope rail on the m60b/zelos bothers me. It's almost pointless to be that long and shaped goofy. Only if you wanted to add a light or something i could see needing the forward part of the rail.

I'm thinking of cutting it flush to the action. I have a cantilever scope mount that I use at the rear most slots, so I'd still have a couple sections to use for a 90° rail.

What you guys think?

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I'm going to be cutting down a barrel for it and keeping the length down anyhow. I think it would look better when shortened.
I would chop it at the angle of the butt end. It flows with the grip angle…
 
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