AF barrels are "Free Floated"?

I have been asked if AF rifles have a free floated barrel.

The answer is no. While they do not have a barrel band that does not make them “Free Floating”. Free floated barrels are isolated from the stock of a gun to avoid any deviation of the stock, or in an airguns case the airtube, has on the barrels accuracy. Basically the only parts of the barrel and action touching the stock is the receiver in a free floated rifle.

The airforce guns are unique due to them securing the barrel via 2 bushings directly to the stock of the rifle. It is not attached to a receiver at the rear of the barrel like a traditional guns but directly to the stock. It is this attachment to the stock that keeps them from being considered a free floated barrel.

So while the AF guns are very accurate it is important to remember the barrels are not true “Free Floated” and careful handling of the stock is a must for accuracy.

Here is a “Free Floated” Rapid barrel

Here are picts of AF barrels with bushings installed.