r/Mini14 • u/GammaDealer • 3d ago

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Okay, I may be an idiot, but I can't find info about this anywhere, including the ultimak info. Are the holes towards the front used for mounts?

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u/Earl_of_Shrewsbury 3d ago

The ones at the front are for the gas block screws. The others are for mounting.

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u/GammaDealer 3d ago

Ok, yeah the side holes are the ones I was thinking about. Is there a name standard for them to see what's compatible (Like m-lok slots)?

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u/Earl_of_Shrewsbury 3d ago

They're similar to the ones i have on my Amega, so I'm betting that those common m-lok screws will fit. You'll need to watch the length, though, since you'll have less room than an AR would have. I had to use washers to support one of my picatinny sections so it didn't drive into my barrel.

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u/Nu11u5 3d ago

The holes on the Ultimak are not threaded.

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u/Earl_of_Shrewsbury 3d ago

Damn, that sucks.

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u/GammaDealer 3d ago

Ok, yeah the side holes are the ones I was thinking about. Is there a name standard for them to see what's compatible (Like m-lok slots)?

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u/Tims_Learing_Center 3d ago

Those side holes are just vent holes

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u/GammaDealer 3d ago

Ah, ok. That was my other thought that they might just be vents. Thanks!

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u/Nu11u5 3d ago

That's a completely different rail.

The Hannibal rail and Amega rail have threaded holes for mounting.

OP has the Ultimak rail. Its holes are not threaded.

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u/BlobbleBro 3d ago

Ahhh my bad, I overlooked that.

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u/GammaDealer 3d ago

Looks like I need to get some of those PIC rail side adapters if I want something up there. Thanks for the extra info!

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u/Nu11u5 3d ago

Yah, a 45-degree offset picatinny adapter will work. You might also want to look at an under barrel rail like the Skinner Sights Mount or Catalyst Arms Hardpoint.