 mike89 
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Joined: Sep 2010  USA
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Posted: 6/25/2012 3:13:06 PM
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=29320/sku=100-004-633/Product/16-M4-Barrel-W-Cut-Rifling http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=54130/avs|Cartridge_1=AJJ_223%20Remington|AKK_5xzzx56%20mm%20NATO/avs|Length_1=16/Product/AR-15-M16-16-BARRELS I already have a precision rifle, so this rifle will be shot under 150 yds predominately. Weight isn't an issue for me, so the medium weight profile of the YHM is fine. Honestly, the YHM is much more atheistically pleasing to me, but if there is a huge gap in quality I can't pass on better barrel. I'd appreciate any opinions, thank you. |
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Posted: 7/6/2012 1:49:27 PM
I traded a diamond fluted 16" YHM barreled upper for a 16" DD lightweight. I couldn't tell a difference in accuracy. The weight of the YHM actually helped me keep it on target better, but I have to lug my gun a bit so I traded for the lightweight setup.
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Posted: 7/7/2012 5:46:50 PM
Everything I have researched says that unless you plan on mag dumping a lot of rounds very quickly the lighter barrels do just fine at short to medium ranges. When you start increasing the heat then that's where having a heavy barrel helps. I have thought about a heavy barrel for my middy, maybe even cut down to 14.5" but I do enjoy the lightweight of the Govt profile.
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