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Posted: 6/24/2012 8:56:30 AM EDT
I'm working on my second attempt at my first AR build (sold my first completed lower a couple of years back). It's a fairly budget-minded build, and I'm looking for a specific barrel. The requirements are as follows:
I would like it to be hammer forged, but that's a feature I'm willing to give up for the right price. Lastly, I would like it to accommodate a M203 grenade launcher. I'm not able to equip one at this time, but I would like to have the option down the road. Is an M4 profile required for the M203? Do they even make mid-length M4-style barrels? I will be purchasing the gas system with FSB (and bayonet lug) separately, so all I'm looking for here is the barrel. Any suggestions? Thanks. |
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That one looks like a distinct possibility. Anyone have any insight on Palmetto State Armory's barrels? I'm looking at this one: 16" 5.56 NATO, 1/7, Chrome-lined, Chrome Moly Vanadium, HPT/MP Mid-length Gas, A2-style profile Barrel |
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I bought the Kies one for mine
Kies M4 profile barrels are drilled for a Midlength gas system. These 16" barrels are "M4" profile and feature the grenade launcher cutout 223 Wylde marked 1/8" twist barrel can shoot 5.56 or 223 Nano Ceramic coating. Does all you wanted not the 1:7 but I was searching this and other sites and 1:8 is better IMHO. Got it at Joe Bobs Less than 170 and mine shots really well at 25 yards with a red dot of 4 mils it was all ten in the ten ring with 5.56 PMC green tip 62gr Sitting. |
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Crap. I just ordered this barrel and then realized it doesn't mention M4 feed ramps anywhere. Anyone else have this barrel? Does it really not have M4 feed ramps?
16" 5.56 NATO, 1/7, Chrome-lined, Chrome Moly Vanadium, HPT/MP Mid-length Gas, A2-style profile Barrel EDIT: It occurred to me to ask in the PSA forum. The answer is, all their barrel extensions have M4 feed ramps. |
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