[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Barrel type

Posted: 10/2/2013 1:55:24 PM EDT

I'm doing my first AR build and I'm ready to purchase the barrel, I'm looking for a 20" 5.56, I've found two but not sure which one to get
First one is a heavy barrel with a 1/9 twist and the othe is a govt profile with a 1/7 twist

Looking for opinions

Thanks
Steve

Posted: 10/2/2013 2:38:29 PM EDT

[#1]

I say get the government profile because the heavy barrel will make your rifle front end heavy. Bcm has quality 20" government profile barrels in stock. I have one and its great.

Posted: 10/2/2013 2:42:21 PM EDT

[#2]

Unless you're planning to just sit at a bench or use it with an autosear, the light choice is the right choice.

Posted: 10/2/2013 3:24:26 PM EDT

[#3]

Whichever one you get make sure its a 1:7 twist so you can shoot heavy rounds which will equal flatter trajectory.

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