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Posted: 4/30/2009 5:30:10 PM EDT
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Hey guys,
I was reading in another post that Bushmaster Superlight carbine barrels are actually skinnier than the original military carbine barrels. Is this true? How do the Model 1 Sales lightweights compare with Bushmaster Superlights girth-wise (girth is a terrible word)? Thanks for the info! -Chandler |
I got one of the Shaw barrels that model 1 sells... i built a lightweight carbine with it, its not exactly the best retro rifle choice because it is heavy diameter under the front sight base, I just try not to look at that part on my rifle  . I dont really care though, it still looks okay and its a decent barrel, the gun shoots fine. I have no experience with the bushmaster barrels other than the 11.5 inch heavy one on my other carbine.
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Hey guys, I was reading in another post that Bushmaster Superlight carbine barrels are actually skinnier than the original military carbine barrels. Is this true? How do the Model 1 Sales lightweights compare with Bushmaster Superlights girth-wise (girth is a terrible word)? Thanks for the info! -Chandler They are the same. They both use the .625 FSB and have the same step down forward of the FSB. |
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Hey guys, I was reading in another post that Bushmaster Superlight carbine barrels are actually skinnier than the original military carbine barrels. Is this true? How do the Model 1 Sales lightweights compare with Bushmaster Superlights girth-wise (girth is a terrible word)? Thanks for the info! -Chandler They are the same. They both use the .625 FSB and have the same step down forward of the FSB. I think my model 1 lightweight barrel is a .750 FSB then skinny forward of the FSB. The barrel is much thicker under the FSB than it is ahead of it |
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I am strongly convinced that the superlights are in fact skinnier than Colt lightweight barrels. there is much less shoulder for cutting/threading a SL than a standard lightweight. HAHA I think it was you that got me wondering about that, I think I recognized your breakfast Jolly Roger avatar. Well thanks for the input guys. I think I've ruled out the Model 1, mostly because the Bushmaster barrel assembly turns out to be cheaper anyhow. I just got off unemployment so I might get in line at Bushmaster. |
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