Warning

 

Close

Confirm Action

Are you sure you wish to do this?

Confirm Cancel
BCM
User Panel
geissele
RS
Hit
skd
palmetto
JRH
GS
troy
primaryArms
CA
aim
VP
bravocompany
springfield
jt
SDS
midwest
silencerShop
brownells
magpul
fightlite
laRue
vortex
delton

fightlite
ar15com
JRH
Pro2A
palmetto
silencerShop
CA
primaryArms
jt
SAS
Faxxon
gray
springfield
bravocompany
blackhills
THBRD
LAPG
brownells
geissele
cmmg
dsa
LAPG
RS
bravocompany
cmmg
tnvc
trijicon
atlantic
Users Online1655 Online
bravocompany missing Hydra
Page AR-15 » Build It Yourself
AR Sponsor: bravocompany
Archived [ARCHIVED THREAD] - custom barrel profile
Posted: 12/10/2003 9:14:41 AM EDT
I just finished my first build and I am in the planning stage on my second.  I am planning on a .204 ruger flattop but would like to shave off weight where I can.  I plan to use a 22" barrel but don't want a full 1" under the hand guard and .938 in front of the gas block.  Any recommendations on dimensions?  .750 (or smaller)?  How much weight could possibly be shaved off here?

Link Posted: 12/10/2003 10:02:37 AM EDT
[#1]
"Normal" barrels are approximately .75 for the sight base and .71 to .75 in front of that.  Having the part under the handguard be about .63 (A2 profile) instead of .9 (HBAR) saves a whole pound.  From a full 1" under the HGs and .938 at the gas block the savings would be even more.  

Link Posted: 12/10/2003 10:18:46 AM EDT
[#2]
The Ruger .204 is based on the .222 Remington magnum case and the over all length of the cartridge will be to long for the Ar magazine. You might want to look at the .20 Tactical which I understand will work fine, but you will have to reload for this wildcat. Hope this helps.

Archived [ARCHIVED THREAD] - custom barrel profile
Page AR-15 » Build It Yourself
AR Sponsor: bravocompany
Close Join Our Mail List to Stay Up To Date! Win a FREE Membership!

Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!

You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.


By signing up you agree to our User Agreement. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win.
bravocompany
Faxxon
blackhills
RS
dsa
springfield
JRH
SAS
cmmg
LAPG
brownells
jt
palmetto
gray
primaryArms
silencerShop
THBRD
CA
fightlite
LAPG
Pro2A
geissele
ar15com
missing
AR-15 AK-47 Handgun Precision Rifles Armory Training Competitive Shooting General Outdoors Archery Hometown Industry

About AR15.COM

Become an AR15.COM Team Member

AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.

From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.

Stay Connected

AR15.COM Facebook AR15.COM Twitter AR15.COM YouTube AR15.COM Instagram
Pepperjam Verification

Newsletter

Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.

Contact Us

Advertising
[email protected]
General
[email protected]

Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.

AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.

Advertising Memberships ARFCOM Shop Gear Deals Virtual Weapon Build Discussion Forums Help Privacy DMCA About Your Privacy Choices California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Opt-Out Icon   Goat Signal
** When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network and Amazon.
Top Top