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Posted: 6/6/2014 5:12:08 PM EDT
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Hey arfcomers I've been searching for awhile now for an upper receiver(no bcg, barrel, ch.) And want to keep it under $150 shipped. It's an all around rifle going with a 16" carbine barrel, and paired with a psa lower I have already. Just can't decide. Suggestions? Or are the blem models the way to go. It's probably going to get paint anyways.
I've narrowed it down to:(in order of most likely first) Adams arms link Bcm link Spikes tactical link |
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So I ordered the bcm blem upper for this build will probably try the aero one on next build.
Now to find a barrel looking for a 16" carbine, non chrome. Want to get good groups not a match level group is fine I shoot mostly 55 grain ammo. Looked at: voodoo innovation adams arms Anyone use these before? seems like a good deal. |
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A 16" carbine M4 is kinda one of the worst setups you can buy. M4 is a goofy profile, I prefer either a lightweight, or a lighter medium profile like the Rainer Medcon. For a 16" I'd recommend a midlenth gas. I'v had good luck with my DD lightweight midlengths. |
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So...... A 16" carbine M4 is kinda one of the worst setups you can buy. M4 is a goofy profile, I prefer either a lightweight, or a lighter medium profile like the Rainer Medcon. For a 16" I'd recommend a midlenth gas. I'v had good luck with my DD lightweight midlengths. Quoted:
So...... A 16" carbine M4 is kinda one of the worst setups you can buy. M4 is a goofy profile, I prefer either a lightweight, or a lighter medium profile like the Rainer Medcon. For a 16" I'd recommend a midlenth gas. I'v had good luck with my DD lightweight midlengths. Really ? I have a 16 carbine now and works great what's wrong with a carbine length can you be more specific why it's bad please. Quoted:
I would go with this upper and either this barrel or this barrel so that I could save on the shipping charges. Thanks I already ordered the bcm upper but I may get one for a spare or a start for the kids build at that price. |
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Really ? I have a 16 carbine now and works great what's wrong with a carbine length can you be more specific why it's bad please. Thanks I already ordered the bcm upper but I may get one for a spare or a start for the kids build at that price. Quoted:
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So...... A 16" carbine M4 is kinda one of the worst setups you can buy. M4 is a goofy profile, I prefer either a lightweight, or a lighter medium profile like the Rainer Medcon. For a 16" I'd recommend a midlenth gas. I'v had good luck with my DD lightweight midlengths. Really ? I have a 16 carbine now and works great what's wrong with a carbine length can you be more specific why it's bad please. Quoted:
I would go with this upper and either this barrel or this barrel so that I could save on the shipping charges. Thanks I already ordered the bcm upper but I may get one for a spare or a start for the kids build at that price. There is noting at all wrong with a 16" M4 carbine. The platform has proven to be very reliable. A mid-length gas system will be a little more gentle on the moving parts than a carbine. |
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There is noting at all wrong with a 16" M4 carbine. The platform has proven to be very reliable. A mid-length gas system will be a little more gentle on the moving parts than a carbine. Quoted:
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So...... A 16" carbine M4 is kinda one of the worst setups you can buy. M4 is a goofy profile, I prefer either a lightweight, or a lighter medium profile like the Rainer Medcon. For a 16" I'd recommend a midlenth gas. I'v had good luck with my DD lightweight midlengths. Really ? I have a 16 carbine now and works great what's wrong with a carbine length can you be more specific why it's bad please. Quoted:
I would go with this upper and either this barrel or this barrel so that I could save on the shipping charges. Thanks I already ordered the bcm upper but I may get one for a spare or a start for the kids build at that price. There is noting at all wrong with a 16" M4 carbine. The platform has proven to be very reliable. A mid-length gas system will be a little more gentle on the moving parts than a carbine. I have 16" carbines as well, they work. It is just not as optimal. The carbine gas system was designed for shorter barrels. 16" barrels came about due to the stupid NFA. only get the 1/9 if you never plan on shooting 75+ grain ammo. |
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The most will probably be the 5.56 62g.
Carbines just wear out the parts faster? So 16 mid with 1/9 would be what I'm looking for? for an all around rifle. And if I want accuracy I should go to a 16 mid heavy barrel instead? All the years I spent in ordnance and in the armory I've actually learned more here haha. |
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The carbine gas system is more "abrupt" than a middie is, so you may feel a bit more sharpness in the action as it cycles. Some people think this affects their accuracy, but I haven't noticed a real difference. Quoted:
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Carbines just wear out the parts faster? The carbine gas system is more "abrupt" than a middie is, so you may feel a bit more sharpness in the action as it cycles. Some people think this affects their accuracy, but I haven't noticed a real difference. Ok that's what I was thinking just wanted to make sure there wasn't more to the carbine tube that would do more harm then good. Thanks guys I've got the barrel all set to order when I get some extra cash! All I have left to my 2nd build is a freefloat and a bcg, ch., buis, fh, and little stuff. 
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