cutting a barrel down to 16" and threading? Keeping iron sights. - Page 1

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - cutting a barrel down to 16" and threading? Keeping iron sights.

Posted: 2/10/2018 5:11:53 PM EDT

I have a standard carbine with the 18" i put tech sights, but i would like to cut it down to 16" with the irons and threaded to accept muzzle devices.

is this possible?

is it cheaper to buy a barrel this way?

Posted: 2/10/2018 6:35:05 PM EDT

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I will be cheaper to buy one in the style you want. Unless you have the means to do it yourself.

Posted: 2/10/2018 8:19:43 PM EDT

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I have a standard carbine with the 18" i put tech sights, but i would like to cut it down to 16" with the irons and threaded to accept muzzle devices.

is this possible?

is it cheaper to buy a barrel this way?

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I had mine cut to 16, rethreaded and crowned at my LGS for $65. If you like the gun and it shoots good now it is money well spent. The rifle shoots even better now and has shot a best of .116 at 25yds with Eley Contact. It did change which ammo it liked when I had it cut. This was a sporter 18" barrel before.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - cutting a barrel down to 16" and threading? Keeping iron sights.

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