It can be removed as it really doesn't serve any purpose other than as a rail. It's more just to provide that tacticool look for fore end mounting NV or flashlights or whatever.
I'd look into alternative chassis systems, especially if you're wanting to cut down on weight and it for comps. Tha BA chassis was certainly not manufactured with weight savings in mind, or that it would be dragged around the field in tactical shooting situations / less than ideal conditions. Look into something simpler, like McMillan or something along those lines. It's going to give you much better maneuverability and won't be as bulky. There are plenty of other options as well, but ti really just comes down to personal preference at that point.
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