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Posted: 3/21/2015 5:16:49 PM EDT
| Hi. New build is in the works. Just looking for a barrel. Right now I have a dpms bull stainless with target crown and 1x9 twist, but it's only 16 in long. I want something similar, but 22-24 in long. That doesn't cost as much as dpms. Any suggestions? |
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Thank you all so much!
One last question, This is going to be a dedicated target rifle, a range queen. I don't reload, I just plan on using whatever ammo they sell at the chain stores. I am kinda leaning towards the 1x8 twist, as it appears to be more versatile. Question is as follows: Considering the application, is 24-26 inches overkill? Would I be better off with a 22 in barrel? Thanks in advance |
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Faxon 20" SOCOM Faxon 20" Heavy Fluted |
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Can you use a thread protector on a threaded barrel? I don't know NY laws.
I live in KommieFornia so I understand the hoops we have to jump through. Call Faxon maybe they can sell you a barrel before they cut the threads? Can't hurt to ask! RougeNathan is the rep on here PasoGunner |
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Thank you all so much! One last question, This is going to be a dedicated target rifle, a range queen. I don't reload, I just plan on using whatever ammo they sell at the chain stores. I am kinda leaning towards the 1x8 twist, as it appears to be more versatile. Question is as follows: Considering the application, is 24-26 inches overkill? Would I be better off with a 22 in barrel? Thanks in advance If you're not reloading going over 20" is overkill. Standard commercially loaded ammo has a full powder burn just north of 18" so once it has expanded you can actually LOSE velocity by going too long. Once over 20" you should be reloading, otherwise you're carrying extra weight and unweildiness for no good reason. The 20s are far more common with a much better selection as well. Hopefully you're one of those guys that thinks accuracy and barrel length have anything to do with each other. If so you might want to do some research into that, you'll find they are not the least bit related. For great barrels at great prices look at ar15performance.com. No, I don't work for them. |
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Thanks, I didn't know the full burn length. I just assumed that anything over 20-22 doesn't make any sense, since beyond the burn length the extra barrel would just hurt accuracy, or slow down the coasting round. At least that's my layman understanding.
Also, I'm kinda poor at the moment, lol. And I have zero patience when it comes to toys. I found a full setup on JSE, it's a Wilson bull barrel with gas block and rifle gas tube for 190 altogether. Are Wilson barrels decent? Also, will I be running into any issues with the bolt? Does anything need to be readjusted after barrel replacement? |
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Can you use a thread protector on a threaded barrel? I don't know NY laws. I live in KommieFornia so I understand the hoops we have to jump through. Call Faxon maybe they can sell you a barrel before they cut the threads? Can't hurt to ask! RougeNathan is the rep on here PasoGunner Hello! Just saw our name pop up. How can we help? |
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Can you use a thread protector on a threaded barrel? I don't know NY laws. I live in KommieFornia so I understand the hoops we have to jump through. Call Faxon maybe they can sell you a barrel before they cut the threads? Can't hurt to ask! RougeNathan is the rep on here PasoGunner Hello! Just saw our name pop up. How can we help? |
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