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Posted: 8/5/2014 6:45:11 PM EDT
I know this has been talked about over and over, but I wanted to discuss this again  . And, I need some input. I have been going back and forth on what length barrel to get for my SBR upper. A little background first…
I will mostly be running this one suppressed I have 2 SBR lowers and another on the way I am having my SCAR16 cut down to 10.5" I was debating between a 10.5 and a 12.5. I really like the 10.5 suppressed, but the 12.5 gives me a little more velocity. Or, I have access to a 13" barrel. I could even go to 14.5" I guess?? The argument that is made against not going through the headache of SBR process for 1.5" doesn't really apply here since I already have the SBR lowers. I really wish I could shoot them both to know, but I don't have access to both. This particular upper will be Noveske and I plan on using the Govanah on it. Any ideas? Suggestions? ETA: I think what I'm asking, is the 13" barrel a good option to throw on an SBR lower? |
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Check here for the latest discussion on your topic.
I say if you're going to go short, go short (10.3"). Others say go longer...since 14.5"/pinned doesn't cost you $200, I don't see the point in going short unless you're going all the way (10.3"). Choice is up to you. |
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Maybe I didn't explain it very well, but it's not going to cost me $200. I already have a few SBR lowers.
I think I'm just trying to figure out if there is any downside to a 13" barrel with midlength gas system that I'm going to run suppressed. Why do so many say they like the 12.5" length? |
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Check here for the latest discussion on your topic. I say if you're going to go short, go short (10.3"). Others say go longer...since 14.5"/pinned doesn't cost you $200, I don't see the point in going short unless you're going all the way (10.3"). Choice is up to you. |
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I decided to go ahead and get the 13". I hope to try it out this weekend. It has a midlength gas system so I'll compare it to my 10.3" upper. Had a chance to shoot the two side-by-side? I have an SBR in 300 Blackout, but I'm thinking about doing another SBR in 5.56 and am torn about what barrel length to go with. |
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Had a chance to shoot the two side-by-side? I have an SBR in 300 Blackout, but I'm thinking about doing another SBR in 5.56 and am torn about what barrel length to go with. Quoted:
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I decided to go ahead and get the 13". I hope to try it out this weekend. It has a midlength gas system so I'll compare it to my 10.3" upper. Had a chance to shoot the two side-by-side? I have an SBR in 300 Blackout, but I'm thinking about doing another SBR in 5.56 and am torn about what barrel length to go with. I was hoping to before shoulder surgery, but unfortunately I won't be shooting either for a while 
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Hey, that was a really good article. If you don't mind, I would like to share that link. Quoted:
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I wrote up an article about SBRs in 5.56, talks about different barrel lengths from 10-13", feel free to check it out: http://fortheloveofthegun.wordpress.com/ Hey, that was a really good article. If you don't mind, I would like to share that link. Go for it. There are hours and hours of additional reading linked in there too. |
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Isn't m855 a 62gr bullet? Quoted:
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I wrote up an article about SBRs in 5.56, talks about different barrel lengths from 10-13", feel free to check it out: http://fortheloveofthegun.wordpress.com/ Isn't m855 a 62gr bullet? Yes, you found my 1 typo after I proof read it like 8 times... |
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