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Posted: 1/29/2007 8:06:30 PM EDT
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Another question from a AR newbie here. I am looking for opinons on barrel length. 16 or 20 inches. The gun will not be used to compete but I do want accuracy. Might do a bit of varmint hunting but it will be mostly a plinker and a gun to have-just in case. What about the increased muzzle blast? Any thoughts or opinions will be appreciated. Thanks Steve |
A longer barrel will always give you higher velocity, but not always better accuracy. |
It seems the general consensus in this forum is the 16 inch barrel being the best all around; followed by the 14.5 with permanent hider. The 20 inch ranked third. I have a STAG with a 16 inch ,M4 configuration. The build i'm working on will have a 14.5 middy w permanent Phantom. The mid line gas systems are supposed to function more smoothly as well as being less problematic than the carbine.(not that my Stag has given me any problems) I will soon see. As far as muzzle flash, the 16, 14.5 and shorter barrels will have considerably less flash with a Vortex or Phantom over an A2. |
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