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11/22/2006 10:55:13 AM EDT
I have a Bushy 20" H-bar that shoots into 1" to  1 1/4". I will be using it for coyotes and am considering putting on something like a JP/Bushy varminter/YHM ventilated FF handguard. How much of an increase in accuracy can I generally expect by switching from factory snap-on's to FF's?

Also, would changing from the front sight base to a gas block and fluting affect accuracy other than POI?


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11/22/2006 4:15:39 PM EDT
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If you are getting 1.25" groups without a freefloat handguard now, you have a good barrel.
With a good barrel, you ought to shave 14" to 1/2" off the groups.
You may also need a better trigger at the same time to realize all the benefit.
Upgraded trigger, ammo and a freefloat handguard are all it usually takes to get the best accuracy possible from a given barrel.

The front sight or gas block will have a negligable effect on accuracy.
Fluting can have anywhere from no accuracy effect if done right to a negative effect if done poorly.
I have never heard of fluting having a positive effect on accuracy.
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