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I think the listed measurements are fairly close.  Again, when I mount the rail to an upper, there are about two threads showing on the WC barrel, so it is really close to 8". 8" WC, 8.3" BA Hanson, 8.5" PSA Edit - That 8.5" PSA is a thicc boi as well. I think it is a heavy profile. |
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I got mine put together today. I went with a Apex Gator Grip handguard. Attached File Attached File |
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Originally Posted By optimator: I got mine put together today. I went with a Apex Gator Grip handguard. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/280530/IMG_6076_jpeg-3402901.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/280530/IMG_6075_jpeg-3402902.JPG Looks good optimator. Griffin Plan A too, I like them as well. |
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Originally Posted By panthermark: I think the listed measurements are fairly close. https://i.imgur.com/dkFTrd2.jpg Again, when I mount the rail to an upper, there are about two threads showing on the WC barrel, so it is really close to 8". 8" WC, 8.3" BA Hanson, 8.5" PSA Edit - That 8.5" PSA is a thicc boi as well. I think it is a heavy profile. |
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Originally Posted By MackDaddy1962: PSA barrel looks similar to what I removed on my build, 8"" BA "Modern Profile" in 5.56 Almost bull barrel like. Interesting comparison between the 3. Yup, My 9" BA Performance (Non Hanson) and my 8.5" PSA are similar in cut, although my BA is not quite as chunky. I have it installed on my HD gun. Modern profile, but with full (HP and MPI) testing and the Nickel Boron coated feed ramp extension....like the Hanson's have. Back in the day the Performance model was only about https://www.righttobear.com/ballistic-advantage-9-barrel-300-blackout-babl300004f/  |
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Originally Posted By spyderboy03: @panthermark how old is you WC barrel? I didn't notice if you just got it from CTD. Curious if WC has made a change and not relabeled the barrel or if maybe they are inconsistent in length. It is the recent CTD version that someone grabbed in the tri-state area. |
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| I am not sure if this is the appropriate place to drop this, but Rosco Manufacturing is doing a close out on their purebred 300 blackout 8.2 barrels for $79 shipped. I missed out on the Wilson Combat barrel and I thought there might be some others looking for a good deal too. |
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Originally Posted By TimeIsRunninOut: I am not sure if this is the appropriate place to drop this, but Rosco Manufacturing is doing a close out on their purebred 300 blackout 8.2 barrels for $79 shipped. I missed out on the Wilson Combat barrel and I thought there might be some others looking for a good deal too. Good to know. I'm sure there's folks that would be interested! |
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In the interest of sharing barrel profiles, I picked up this Spinta Precision 8” on sale from Rainier. It’s pretty darned light weight. https://www.rainierarms.com/spinta-precision-ar-15-300blk-cold-hammer-forged-barrel-8-limited-production/ |
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Originally Posted By Scott_S: In the interest of sharing barrel profiles, I picked up this Spinta Precision 8” on sale from Rainier. It’s pretty darned light weight. https://www.rainierarms.com/spinta-precision-ar-15-300blk-cold-hammer-forged-barrel-8-limited-production/ Wow, and it's cold hammer forged too. Nice! |
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Just wanted to note.. took the deep dive yesterday and bought a SiCo Scythe Ti can. Big investment with all the trimmings (ECCO Ti Plan A HUB mount, SiCo flat Ti endcap.) A bit more than I need / wanted to spend but screw it. One and done for this build. I'll eat more Ramen noodles to make up for it..  Hope to get DocuSign stuff soon and get it certified. Man, that can is girthy but LIGHT. Should work out perfect on this. 
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Originally Posted By MackDaddy1962: Wow, and it's cold hammer forged too. Nice! Originally Posted By MackDaddy1962: Originally Posted By Scott_S: In the interest of sharing barrel profiles, I picked up this Spinta Precision 8" on sale from Rainier. It's pretty darned light weight. type Status report message description Access to the specified resource has been forbidden. Apache Tomcat/7.0.68 (Ubuntu) |