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3/12/2026 10:36:21 AM EDT
I’m looking at ordering a 300 BO barrel for a Lima Six build and I’m totally confused about the gas block journal length needed for a Riflespeed block. 1” or 1.92”?

Thank you
3/12/2026 1:11:13 PM EDT
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As long as the diameter of the gas block is correct (.750in or .625in), the only diffence will be how much of the barrel is hidden.  When I replace a gas block/front sight tower, I prefer the 1.92in length 'cuz this length covers both the front sight pins.
3/12/2026 4:08:27 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By VinceU1:
As long as the diameter of the gas block is correct (.750in or .625in), the only diffence will be how much of the barrel is hidden.  When I replace a gas block/front sight tower, I prefer the 1.92in length 'cuz this length covers both the front sight pins.
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I’ll be going with a .875 for a little more meat since I’m going to run an FRT.

Depending on what I can come up with for a handguard, I’ll use between an 8” and a 10.5” barrel. I’m still in the beginning stages of planning though.
3/12/2026 11:26:24 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By cardboardkiller:
I'm looking at ordering a 300 BO barrel for a Lima Six build and I'm totally confused about the gas block journal length needed for a Riflespeed block. 1" or 1.92"?

Thank you
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I measured one and the actual gas block portion of it is less than an inch long. So, you'll be good with either length.
3/13/2026 9:34:03 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By lwbyo1:
I measured one and the actual gas block portion of it is less than an inch long. So, you'll be good with either length.
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Nice. Thank you!

I scoured the Riflespeed website (on my phone though) and couldn’t find a length dimension.

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