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Posted: 1/15/2014 6:58:06 PM EDT
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Has anyone used one of these? I read they're rigid as far as uppers go. Any truth to that? Does a more rigid upper help with accuracy?
Thanks, Ken |
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They have thicker walls than a normal receiver and more weight even being low profile. An upper can't do a lot for accuracy, but the extra weight might lessen the recoil impulse a negligible amount.
My advice, buy it because you want a slickside upper that is thick, sturdy, and very durable. Not because it will perform any differently than a normal upper |
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They have thicker walls than a normal receiver and more weight even being low profile. An upper can't do a lot for accuracy, but the extra weight might lessen the recoil impulse a negligible amount. My advice, buy it because you want a slickside upper that is thick, sturdy, and very durable. Not because it will perform any differently than a normal upper Agree with above posters statements. I like slick sides. Here's one I built using a DPMS Lo-Pro upper. Rail on the upper matches perfectly with the Midwest SS Gen 2 handguard. 
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More aluminum around bolt still wont help.
The heart and sole of the accuracy of the AR is the Barrel (and barrel extension) and bolt. all lock-up and stiffness need to be there. In all practical reality those two are the only stressed parts. Still can't use a plastic BCG but everything else on that rifle just holds parts in place so those two work right. |
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Thanks for the replies, I've decided to try one. It will make a good home for the one premium barrel I own:) Now, can anyone recommend a scope mount that will allow a forward position for the scope? Also a scope rec. would be nice. Most I can spend (on the scope) is around $500, will be shooting mostly 77 and 80 gr. out to 500 yards.
Thanks again, Ken |
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