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Posted: 11/20/2008 3:49:59 PM EDT
I am currenly in the process of building a new upper with a 16" Noveske barrel. I am trying to decide between a mid length VIS and a rifle length VIS . Which do you prefer and why?
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A 16" with a tuned (appropriately opened-up gas port) full length gas system works just fine...it's just not ideal. I've heard of problems with low powered ammo or cold weather, but haven't had an issue myself.
Go mid, if you can. Carbine is best for shorter barrels. |
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I am currenly in the process of building a new upper with a 16" Noveske barrel. I am trying to decide between a mid length VIS and a rifle length VIS . Which do you prefer and why?I'm going to go against the trend here and assume you're asking what length of the actual VIS rail to go with. I'd go rifle length if saving weight is not the issue. More space for gear if needed. Longer sight radius = better hits at distance. J223... |
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I'm having two 6.8 Recons built right now, and I went with the VIS-3 instead of the VIS-2A. I wanted a 12" rail so I could mount my bipod further out. If you plan on carrying your AR, go with the shorter VIS for weight reasons. If you plan on shooting from a fixed position, weight doesn't really matter.
ETA: It's less than a 4" difference, the VIS-2 is 9", the VIS-2A is 10" and the VIS-3 is a 12" |
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